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Colorado Students Discuss Their Use of Technology and Time Outside





Many children spend too much time in front of technology when not in school.
Read the article 
http://www.nwf.org/What-We-Do/Kids-and-Nature/Why-Get-Kids-Outside/Health-Benefits.aspx

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Answer the questions:

Do you spend a lot of time inside watching the world from computers?
How to make us closer to nature?

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My autumn holidays

Diana_Vedeniapina Nov 13, 2016
There are a lot of reasons, why these holidays were amazing. In general during the holidays I drew in computer programs and just on paper. I had a lot of time for reading books and comics. "Eva and she's demon" and "Homestuck". There are 8000 pages in Homestuck and 1500 in second comics. In last weekend I took part in A project with very popular artists on the Internet. We had TO start to doing PMV video, but we had same problems and we started this Saturday.This is different, but i think, that I can do it, because I really like this.
Also, we had a party Halloween last weekend. I and a group of artists rented a room and started to celebrate. We had a costume competition. I was a witch. I was fourth on top and i think that it is really cool!
It's was also very bad, because i got a bit sick. I didn't had refuse to meet my friends. It's was sad, but the holidays were not bad.

My autumn holidays

Katia_Podsvirova Nov 13, 2016
I had an interesting autumn holidays.
The most interesting was the fact that my grandmother had a birthday party.On her birthday she had a lot of my friends ,so I wasn't bored.We stayed at her place for the night because it was very late. When I came home I found out that the film came out I waited a long time ,I really wanted to watch it ,but I knew that I needed to do homework .I did half of everything, and then I looked it up .One day I went for a walk with a friend ,which is not a long time her parents arrived to Kyiv from Lviv. She came for the first time to Kyiv, so I with my parents decided to show them the sights of Kyiv. The next day they left .When I woke up my younger brother cried a lot ,as it turned out he was sick and had a sore throat. So the whole day I spent with him.Happily, to he felt a little better ,and I felt calmer with him to sit .The next day I completed all the lessons , so all the other days I rested .

And on 7 November I went back to school .I really missed my friends, so I was very happy to see them .I liked my autumn holidays I got a lot of experience and learned a lot of interesting and new things.

Our outumn holidays stories

Olexander_Solodkyi Nov 10, 2016
MY AUTUMN HOLIDAYS
There was an ordinary day of my autumn holidays and my parents decided to go to the forest. They wanted to pick up mushrooms and breathe fresh, clean air. That sounded great! 
We were going to the forest, when one of our wheels got into a deep hole. My father and I changed a broken wheel for a reserve one. I was in a bad mood, but we kept on our mini-trip.
There wasn’t anybody in the forest. We saw a lot of fly agaric mushrooms (мухоморів). We were walking through the forest, when my younger sister suddenly screamed. She saw a snake!!! But it was a tiny unharmful snake) 
In the evening we were really tired. I had had great experience.
Olexander_Solodkyi Nov 10, 2016
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Volodymyr_Yushchenko1 Nov 10, 2016
Everybody loves holiday because duduting our holidays we can relax and have fun. You can do whatever you like, you don`t
have to get up too early, and do your homework. You get enough time to travel, play your favourite computer games and practise
you hobbies. I spent my holidays nice too. We were in the circus where there was a very funny situation. After five minutes
showing something went out of control. Lights turned off and a camel which at the time was on stage walked in darkness.
I haved fun :B
Volodymyr_Yushchenko1 Nov 10, 2016
Kyiv, Ukraine 9-G
mpercival Nov 10, 2016
Hi Olexander!
I love snakes too! Do you know what kind of snake it is? 
Molly P.
Hello Olexander! I love going out on walks and it's amazing that you and your family got to go all the way out to the forest. Looks like there were small problems along the way. I still hope you had a lot of fun with your family.
Aya K

Colorado, Dawson
Ira_Matviienko Nov 11, 2016
I had great autumn holidays.
I read an interesting book, which is about the Witch World. I watched films when my sister was sleeping. While I was watching a film, I often ate something delicious. I did some Maths on holidays, that wasn’t very entertaining. I made with my own hands several unusual things. I weaved a chameleon from small gums, which is very cute. I painted on wooden planches and made decoupage, too.
The most amazing thing during the holidays was that I went to the quest room with my friends. We were closed in the room for an hour and had to go out from there. We solved different mind-breakers, puzzles and tasks, when we were searching the answer for the most important question: how does the panda relate here?
On Tuesday I with my friend Ira and her sister went for a walk for two hours. At the weekends I went and wrote two olympiad’s works, which were so hard, in the Ukrainian language and Biology.
I liked the holidays!
Ira,
Kyiv, Ukraine
Ira_Matviienko Nov 11, 2016
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Olexander_Solodkyi Nov 11, 2016
Hello Molly and Aya!
Thanks for your coments.
That time, it was a gras snake, which isnt unique in our area because you can see it very often. It is a small snake, which lives in the forest and in fields. This snake has speacial yelow or orange ''ears'' on its head. It is also very little poisoness, but it can't kill human.
And what kinds of snakes live in your location?
Have you ever seen them?
Your Olexandr
Kyiv, Ukraine
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Sergii_Nazarchuk Nov 12, 2016
All our class was waiting for autumn holidays which were in the middle of the first semester. These holidays which lasted seven days were very nice. On Saturday I and my family were to the village which is in 120 kilometers from Kyiv. In this village I saw my great-grandmother who is 92. Then I was at home where I did my homework. There was lots of free time for my hobby which is playing computer games. But you shouldn’t think that I was in computer all time I get. No! I get closer to nature and go outside. Three times per week I went to a swimming pool which is my other hobby. Then Ira who is my friend phoned me and invited to go to a quest room where IT was very interesting. Every room had is own story and quest. Every day I spoke to my Swiss friend. He was very talkativeness so that I spoke with/TO him all days.


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Daryna_Boichuk Nov 13, 2016
After each term in school we have our holidays. It`s fun to have holidays,you can do whatever you like, you don`t have to get up too early, do your homework or think of troubles which occur very often at school.
Autumn holidays are very short-only 7 days. I visited my granny in the village. I had a lot of time for my favourite activities. When there was everyday life In the afternoon I played with my little sister and walked with her outdoors. We picked up yellow beautiful leaves.
At the weekends I went to the forest with my dog. There it was very beautiful.My dog was running and somersaulting in leaves while I were
photographing the nature.
My grandmother lives far therefore back I went by train. We took the train at night therefore. So we arrived at the station 30 minutes earlier.
I arrived in Kуiv early in the morning.
It`s so great to have autumn holidays
Dasha Kyiv,Ukraine
Vlada_Shchepets Nov 13, 2016
There holidays were very beautiful. It was realy cool and fun. At first it was Halloween. I and my friends went to the cinema. It was cool! Because we loved that film. So we were painted in terrible creatures. Secondle my grandfather had a birthday party. All my family was with us. Also we went to the vilage. There was very beautiful nature. We played volleyball. So it was the best holidays in my life
Vlada Kyiv, Ukraine
Vlad_Avramchuk Nov 13, 2016
All our class was waiting for holidays but not me. These holidays i was at home, exactly half. In early days i played on PK. I played cs:go and BF.4 . But from monday to frieday i visited basketball sesion. I trained 3 hours on day. It was normal. After basketball i slept. In the evening i watched films. At night i painted every day.On frieday i went to my grandmother. I was there two days and did my homework. On sunday i was at home and was preparing for school the whole day.
Vlad Kyiv,
Ukraine
Karina_Piloyan Nov 13, 2016
This time, we had a luck that Halloween was during autunn holidays. It was on Monday, and I invited my friends to selebrate. The whole morning I was cooking different delights and I also spent two hours for my make-up. However, it was funny. After the lunch we danced, played some games and, of course, told each other horror stories. In the evening we engoyed a delicious cake.
Other days of my holidays I stayed at home too, because the weather was bad. It was cold and rainy. But I wasn't bored because I had some interesting books to read. 
Karina
Kyiv, Ukraine
Kateryna_Lutsai Nov 14, 2016
During my fall holidays this year I was in the city.
I played computer games or watched TV shows on the internet. But, I also finished my new paint of skull. I drew it with oil. I think It looks great.
Also me and my friend went to the cinema to see Doctor Strange, because we both love comics. The Film was great, I hope, it will get the Oscar award.
What else? I messed up my sleep regime, because of Computer games and late book reading. Once, while I was reading the book, I looked at time and saw 04:12. It was surprising
I think that's all. It was not very interesting holidays.

Kyiv Ukraine

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StaylorTheSalty Oct 28, 2016
It is very cool that you like to read lots of books.

Autumn holidays

Nataliya_Byzova Oct 28, 2016
Dear American students,
Thank you for your video and amazing speculations in the comments.
My students are impressed by your serious attitude to after school activities outside and a very reasonable use of technologies.
Our school broke up for a week today since we usually have autumn holidays at this time of the year.
The students will come back on 7 November with fresh impressions of being close to nature, which they are sure to share with you.
Keep in touch,
Ms Byzova
Kyiv, Ukraine
Sergii_Nazarchuk Oct 30, 2016
Thanks for your video. It is very interesting.
Daryna_Boichuk Nov 6, 2016
Hello, American students!
Thank you for your comments and great video.
I like to play tennis too
Best wishes,
Dasha
kyiv Ukraine

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bart46 Oct 28, 2016
I loved to hear what you guys like to do in your free time. I also think that people should have less time on their phones and spend time outside.
Ldefrancia123 Oct 28, 2016
Save nature no technology

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Breavey Oct 28, 2016
I also walk my dog whenever I get time to but I also spend a lot of time on homework while I am inside.
Beau 
Colorado

School

bblochisgnarly128 Oct 27, 2016
I go to school for about 7.5 hours @kateryna_lutsai. I usually spend about 1 hour a week on homework. I like watching tv and playing madden in my free time. I also love to snowboard.

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Diana_Vedeniapina Oct 27, 2016
Its really interesting to watch your videos, keep it up^^
sumi11 Oct 28, 2016
Thanks! We love your videos too!

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Elimerritt1 Oct 27, 2016
I really liked hearing about what you guys do on your free time. I also liked how you guys talked about people should spend more time outside.
emma_mayer Oct 28, 2016
I also walk my dog's on the weekends. 
Emma

American students' video

Kateryna_Lutsai Oct 27, 2016
HI from Ukraine, nice to hear you again. I want to ask you some questions. How many hours do you spend in school? We spend about 7 hours in school and about 1 hour for our homework. How much free time do you have? For eample, I have about 8 hours per day. Does anyone from you watch twitch channels? I do it often, when I have a lot of free time. How much time do you hang out with friends? I'm not so sociable person, so I hang out about 20 minutes after school per day. 
Looking for your answers 
Kate
Ukraine
Volodymyr_Yushchenko1 Oct 27, 2016
You are very active children. Because i spend my time on the internet or online games very often. I chat as a minimum four hours a day.
Ira_Matviienko Oct 27, 2016
Hello, American students!
Thank you for your comments and great video. You are so sporty people. Our guys spend with gadgets more time, than you. Do you use computer or your phone more? 
Best wishes,
Ira Matviienko
Ukraine
jlefkoff Oct 27, 2016
Dear Ira,
I use my phone more than my computer because I am not always around my computer, but I always have my phone with me.
earthmax1 Oct 27, 2016
Hello Ukrainian Students!
I do spend a fair amount of time on twitch tv, but I prefer YouTube. I use my iPad the most and am barely ever on my phone. I also like playing games on the computer.
Sincerely,
Max Sanden
Colorado
anya28 Oct 27, 2016
Hi Ukrainian Students!
We also spend about 7 hours in school every day. On Wednesdays, we get to go to school one hour late so we can sleep in. On some days after school, I take piano, guitar, and singing lessons. Do any of you play any instruments? When I'm not taking music lessons, I have free time after school to do homework or spend time with friends. I'm very social, so I like to spend a lot of time with other people :) I've never watched twitch tv before, but I use YouTube a lot. What are your favorite kinds of videos to watch on YouTube or twitch? 
Hope to hear from you soon,
Anya Chavez
Colorado
sumi11 Oct 28, 2016
Yes, we have 7 hours of school a day. Here we drive a lot-- I spend about three hours in the car a day. Also we have sports a lot too. I have many activities, so it is hard to spend time having fun ;)
Code1100992288 Oct 28, 2016
I Spend 7 and a half hours at school. Around 30 minutes for homework. Around 3 hours of free time. I don't watch twitch but i watch youtube. I try to spend as much time as possible with other people becase a sociable person.
mcrotty2 Oct 28, 2016
Hi Ukrainian Students! I have some answers to your questions. On a school day, I spend about 7 hours at school a week day. I then have cyclocross which is basically riding your bike. After cyclocross I come home and do my homework. I usually spend an hour on homework as well. After that I usually relax or play football in my spare time. I usually have 2-3 hours of spare time a day. Thanks for asking these questions.
From,
Michael
Colorado :)
Jwiegand Oct 28, 2016
Dear Ira, 
I spend more time on my phone than on a computer. The reason why is because I don't have a computer.
Sincerely,
Johannes
jcommons1 Oct 28, 2016
School lasts about 7 and a half hours. After school, I spend about 1 hour on homework and the rest of my time is free time.
Mariia_Chumak Oct 29, 2016
Hi friends,
you really sporty . In Ukrain people go in for sports. Special it is very popularly among mature.But people so mach work in computer ,play computer games and watch films or videos.
maria cnumak
ukraine)
Ira_Matviienko Nov 4, 2016
Hi, Johannes!
Thanks for your reply! I use gadgets conversely. I have a bad phone, so I spend more time with computer.
From Ira,
Ukraine

"Let's go Outside", Ukraine student videos

bmeyers5 Oct 13, 2016
Dear Students, thank you for your videos. It is interesting to hear your comments on this subject. I think we are all using our electronics more and more which is making it harder to get outside. I enjoy seeing the nice park that is close to your school and the tall buildings in the background. You live in an urban area and our school is in a more rural area so it is very interesting for us to compare our lives to yours.
Best Regards,
Mr. Meyers
Colorado
LuccaF Oct 26, 2016
Hi, I really liked hearing about what you do every day and you all seem to really like being outside! 
Lucca Fulkerson 
Colorado
mpercival Oct 26, 2016
Hello friends in Ukraine! I agree that we need to spend more time in nature. We spend too much time on screens. Love,
Molly
Lindsy.b789 Oct 26, 2016
Hi there! Your school looks very nice and it looks like you have a great area outside to spend time in nature. Vlada (I hope I spelled your name right :) I enjoy walking my dog outside too! We have great trails in Colorado that are beautiful, especially in fall because the leafs are changing colors and falling. I can't wait to hear from you guys again!
From,
Lindsey
Colorado
mtimms2 Oct 26, 2016
Hi, it was great to hear from you all and to hear about what you all do outside. I also like to go for walks with my friends outside.
Thanks and I can't wait to hear from you all again,
Maddy Timms
Colorado
arucker51 Oct 26, 2016
It was great to hear about what you guys do in your free time outside. I thought it was very interesting to see the similarities between all of our schedules and I can't wait to hear you guys again. I also thought it was great to see where you guys go to school and I can't wait to continue this great activity for the next few weeks.

From,
Alex Rucker
pierreb9999 Oct 27, 2016
Hi everyone,
It's nice to hear from you. You're school looks really nice. I agree that we need to spend more time outside, and that's a challenge for us. I don't spend as much time outside as I should, and so do many of my classmates, even if they don't admit it.
Thank you,
Pierre
Colorado
OYSpencer Oct 27, 2016
I totally agree with all of you. Everyone needs to find more ways to get off our gadgets. I feel like our school lets us make a lot of time outside, but I don't spend time outside that much when I'm at home.
From,
Olivia
Colorado
asala26 Oct 27, 2016
Hello! I really enjoyed hearing about how much time you all spend inside and outside. I definitely agree that we need to spend more time out in nature! You have a beautiful campus, and I can't wait to hear from you all again!

Angelina Sala
Colorado :)
Ehumphrey3 Oct 27, 2016
Hi! It was so cool to hear from you all because it is interesting how similar we all are. You're school looks very beautiful, but also very cold! It is getting pretty cold here but we are still hanging on to the last days of autumn. Can't wait to hear from you guys!
Ellie
Colorado
jlefkoff Oct 27, 2016
I agree with you gus too. Even though my parents limit the amount of time with technology I have, I still never get outside enough.
From,
Jonah
Colorado, USA
Wsoderberg Oct 27, 2016
Hi! It was great hearing about how much time you guys spend outside. I absolutely think that people should spend less time on gadgets and more time outside. While I do spend a good amount of time outside I think I could still really improve.
From
Liam
msutton13 Oct 27, 2016
Hi! I think that you all are awesome for taking the time to bike ride or play outside. I love being outside but sometimes it just doesn't happen because of our screens. It sounds pretty windy where you are! I was wondering if it's usually like that and if it is how does that affect you going outside? I know that I don't really enjoy being in the wind.
Thanks!
Maya
Vlad_Avramchuk Oct 27, 2016
Hi! Thanks for your video. You guys spend less time on the gadgets than me and my friends. About me(i like play piano too, and i play in basketball team , another thing which i love do is beatbox(hobby)). What kind of sport do you like? Write me back.
See you soon
Vlad 
Ukraine
Alina_Lavrynenko Oct 27, 2016
Hello, I'm impressed by how much time you spend to studying sport skills.
Best wishes,
Alina
Ukraine
Vlada_Shchepets Oct 27, 2016
Hello, guys, thank you very much for your video, it's realy interesting. Also it's very good that you don't spent a lot of time with your gadgets. So I like play volleyball. 
Good day 
Vlada 
Ukraine, Kiev
LuccaF Oct 27, 2016
Hey Vlad I also like piano and basketball, but I can not beatbox :(
Lindsy.b789 Oct 27, 2016
Hi Vlada! I like to play volleyball too! Are you on a volleyball team?
From, Lindsey
Colorado
MaxSalaman Oct 27, 2016
Hi! I am really surprised about how little you spend on technology.
From Max 
Colorado
Sschu48 Oct 28, 2016
Hello! I think its wonderful how much time you spend outside. I love spending my time outside and playing sports. When I am inside im usually doing homework or having fun with my brother or sister.
From Sean
Colorado
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