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"How To Achieve"

By: Mike       Age: 12

We should always set goals high, even if they do not seem logical to others.  But as long as you want that prize or reward given by completing that goal, you can do it!  When you use your mind and imagine the possibilities, you always will find a situation when everyone but you thinks it is impossible.  But nothing is impossible.

Everyday we all set our goals we wish to accomplish.  Everyday we expect things to happen the way we think they should.  But to accomplish you must move to the goal, don’t wait for it to come to you.  For example when you race, do you run to the finish line? Or do you wait for it to come to you? 

 All goals should be broken up into small parts and complete each one, one at a time.  As you start you are pumped with energy and hope.  But as you near the middle, when the harsh obstacles hit you, you feel like you can’t do it.  All you must remember is that all problems can be solved, even in the worst conditions.

During this lengthy period of time striving for that goal step by step we always think – How much further?  We should think how much did I go!  It is as simple as thinking of the glass half full or half empty.  When to fail and to not accomplish are two different things.  To fail is not to try but to not accomplish means that you did tried.   

Every time we try we get closer and closer until finally we reach it.  In that moment of glory you think I did it!  Then you look back at your trail and remember those moments of difficult tasks and obstacles.  Then it hits you, you were able to do it, and you can do anything else you set your mind to!  It feels great.

Bottlenose Dolphin Essay

By: Mike   Age: 12

There is a mammal that might be as smart as man, who has been a mystery to scientists for years, it is the Bottlenose Dolphin, also known as Tursiops Truncatas.  They are beautiful marine creatures located in warm and temperate waters all around the globe.  Unlike many other beautiful unusual lifeforms on the earth, the bottlenose dolphin is not endangered and this may be due to its superior intelligence.  There are at least 40 known species of dolphins. 

             The average bottlenose dolphin is about 10 – 12 feet long and can weigh as much as 1,400 pounds (635 kg).  Dolphins breathe through a blowhole, which is on the top of their head.  The blowhole allows them stay mostly in the water when they come to the surface to breathe.  The air force from the blowhole is 200 mph!  That force of air allows no rain or water to go into the blowhole.  They have a dorsal fin, flippers, a blowhole, and a fluke tail.  The dolphin’s speed and power comes from its fluke tail.  In general, dolphins can reach speeds of 20 mph.  At that speed, it is very difficult for them to see.  So to help them navigate through the water dolphins use sonar.  The sonar waves bounces back if there is an object in front of them. 

The bottlenose dolphins live in pods like whales.  Most pods average 12 dolphins.  They are social creatures and can be friendly and peaceful.  However, the dominant male or the leader can be very aggressive and violent in certain situations.

             Dolphins are mammals and are very similar to humans.  Dolphins may actually be as smart as us in some respects.  Some researchers believe that dolphins have their own language.  If you are in a tank with dolphins you might hear unknown sounds they use but they are really communicating with other dolphins.  Some researchers believe that each dolphin has its own signature whistle, which allows other dolphins to know who is talking or sending out messages.  They also believe that the sound of the “whistle” varies from the different types of dolphins.

 The brain weight of the average human is about 1550 grams.  Yet, the average dolphin’s brain weight is 1800 grams.  Scientists think it weighs more because dolphins need to remember the different types of sounds and sonar purposes.  That fact alone can support that dolphins are as smart as us!

 Some people think that dolphins and sharks are somewhat the same, which is incorrect.  Dolphins are nowhere near related to sharks except that they live in the water.  Sharks are fish unlike dolphins and sharks have a much lower IQ level.  Dolphins and sharks don’t live in peace together.  Most people think of sharks killing dolphins but it is the opposite.  Dolphins have a strong mouth that when used correctly can damage the shark immensely, even killing them.  Also their IQ helps them against sharks and other enemies.  

            The ancestors of dolphins are whales and porpoises.  Some scientists say that the ancestors were once land mammals called ungulates (which were hoofed mammals).  Then, about 50 million years ago they started to evolve into marine life.  Then, about 10 million years ago they finally evolved into dolphins, as we know them today.

             Did you know that dolphins (not just the bottlenose dolphins) are used in the Navy?  The program began in 1960 so they could test dolphin’s abilities and how well their sonar works.  Dolphins are ideal for the navy because dolphins are real smart and have sonar to detect objects.  So far they were used in Vietnam and in the Persian Gulf War.  During the Cold War this program was at its peak.  It had over 100 dolphins at the time.  But, when the Cold War was over the program got less important and it downsized.  But, they still use them today except for less important tasks.  Maybe, in the future, dolphins will become a strong army in the US Navy and help with underwater tasks and maybe dominate the underwater frontline!

             Dolphins are unbelievable creatures that move gracefully through the ocean.  Dolphins are one of the most beloved marine life creatures.  Dolphins are amazing mammals and remain a mystery to scientists.  I really enjoyed doing this essay!