Smokey Bear Essays

Smokey The Bear In rural forested areas of North America, forest fires are a big problem. From Alberta to California forest fires wreak havoc, creating a path of destruction that could easily be prevented if people took the proper precautions. The United States government saw the issue at hand and took action, creating the character of Smokey the Bear. Smokey the Bear, as his name suggests, is a human-like bear and his purpose was simple, teach the American people the dangers of fire and how

Fire can be devastating no matter the level of power it has, yet the effects that wildfires have on every worldwide country really has left its mark on the land. As written by world renowned wild fire spokesperson Smokey the Bear, “Every year, wildfires sweep through parts of the United States setting wilderness and homes ablaze. On average these raging infernos destroy about four to five million acres of land a year. But in 2012, wildfire burned more than 9.3 million acres, an area about the size

Do you know what wildfires really are? If you don’t know what wildfires really are, don’t worry, I’ll tell you; wildfires are a type of natural disaster that are basically a fire, but are more threatening and dangerous. They occur and spread briskly over bushes, trees, or forests (“Wildfires”). One of those lethal wildfires, which scientists believe was the deadliest wildfire that ever occurred in the United States, was The Great Fire of Peshtigo of 1871 (Deana C. Hipke). This perilous fire, according

The Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention project is the longest running public service advertising campaign in the United States (“Smokey's”). Despite the campaign's success over the past seventy years, wildfires are still among the top issues affecting America today. One Smokey Bear advertisement, created by Albert Staehle back in the 1940s, particularly requires us to revisit it and analyze it because the effects on the Americans were historic in that they brought the country together during a time

wreckage my worst fears were confirmed…. She’s alive and the food was destroyed. We managed to find an ax, a tarp, and an industrial container of salt. As we were about to go look for shelter a bear came out of a thicket pissed off. Carrie hid in the wreckage and I climbed a tree. i made a lot of noise to bring the bear to me. As soon as it got close enough, I jumped from my perch and buried the ax between the bear’s ears. while

The Supreme’s are an, “American pop-soul vocal group whose tremendous popularity with a broad audience made its members among the most successful performers of the 1960s and the flagship act of Motown Records.” The members of the group were Diana Ross, Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson and Cindy Birdsong. They were a Motown label’s primary crossover act and they helped change the public image of African Americans during the civil rights era. “It took a while to create the distinctive look and sound that

The “Prince of Soul” “ Let’s Marvin Gaye and get it on” is a number one hit from the song “ Marvin Gaye” by Charlie Puth featuring Megan Trainer, which is how many of people know the name Marvin Gaye. Also, some may know Marvin Gaye for his song “ Heard it through the Grapevine” which is a number one hit. Even though he had multiple low points and wasn't persistent, Marvin Gaye is one of the best musicians of his time, I know he was one of the best musicians of his time because he had multiple

Final Assignment: “Mississippi Goddam” and “What’s Going On” are two seminal songs that have significantly contributed to our comprehension of American history and culture. Composed by the illustrious artists Nina Simone and Marvin Gaye respectively, these musical pieces offer profound insights into the intricate social and political issues of their era. “Mississippi Goddam” emerged as a poignant response to racially motivated violence in the segregated South, capturing Simone’s heartfelt reaction

looks outside the window and sees the crow and Smokey reappears. He then goes downstairs and asks his father John, “have you seen that crow outside?” John replies “no.” Mr. Sale the goes outside to see if Smokey is there and he is so he tells his father to come and look at it. When his father comes over to look, Smokey is gone. After about two hours after that incident, Mr. Sale goes outside, and Smokey reappears. A few minutes after Mr. Sale see Smokey, their power goes out. Mr. Sale goes then goes

Kaitlyn Bogacz Cori Brown Emily Dunlap Species Survival Plan: Giant Pangolin (Smutsia gigantea) Current Position The giant pangolin or giant ground pangolin (Smutsia gigantea) is a terrestrial mammal and is the largest member of the pangolins, sometimes referred to as scaly anteaters. The giant pangolin was previously categorized as near threatened with The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species in 2008, and it was updated to vulnerable in 2014. The total census population is believed to

because there was no instance where he or she needed to leave his or her comfort zone or figure out life. Often times, situations like these can happen to people because they spent their entire lives avoiding scenario after scenario. In Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen, one of the central topics addressed in the novel is finding solutions to problems in life. The protagonist, Cole, overcomes serious problems he has and, in turn, makes his life more agreeable. Not only does Cole tackle tough situations

The adaptations of bears have changed drastically due to hunting or habitat loss and sometimes captured for performances because of aggressive behavior and destruction of personal crops. The adaptions alter the way these eight species of bears grow and prosper. The development of their physical, dietary, and population has opposed how bears should really advance as group. Like all animals, black bears exhibit specific adaptations that help them survive in their habitats. Black bears are scientifically

America was a newly formed country with a rugged, untamed landscape that only the adventurous spirits of the often fabled, but very real mountain men matched. Jim Bridger, Jeremiah Smith, Kit Carson, and a man who history cannot agree, whether it is his birth year or actual events from his life, Jeremiah Liver-Eating Johnson, are notable mountain men that existed and live on in facts, legendary tales, and the imaginations of historians an adventurers alike. Well, what is a mountain man? The University

A moose, or an elk, as it is referred to in Europe. A sweet, innocent, and quite a harmless animal, or at least that is how most would describe the characteristics of a moose. How could something with such harmless features and unhostile behavior, be able to provoke the author to have such aggressive impressions and feelings towards the wild creature. Ironic right? In the short essay,”Hunters” from Bill Bryson 's essay collection,” Notes from a Big Country”(1998), the author explains and argues his

den this man decided to rest for the night.The bear who the den belonged to eventually returned from foraging. According to the way this story is told, bears and humans could talk and understand each other; although it was on a higher level than plain speech. So this bear took pity on the lost man and cared for him. The bear told him that he would need to live off the bear in the future and then proceeded to teach him all about bear nature. The bear also reassured the man that he would never go hungry

Cole’s Life Conflict What if the Cole was the Spirit Bear? What if he was really fighting with himself the whole time? It would make sense, whenever the Spirit Bear was around Cole, it is feeling the same way that Cole was. Cole Matthews was a sarcastic and a dishonest fifteen-year-old that was always angry and looking for trouble. He had a problem with blaming people for his troubles, when really that main problem was himself. Cole had parents that didn’t even care about him, his father always

Each time he messed up, he learned from it, you make a mistake, and you make a success out of it. When he was instigating the fight with the Spirit Bear that he couldn’t win. He ignored the thistles as the bear sank its teeth into his thigh, lifting him like a rag doll. Cole’s stomach churned as he swung his knife wildly. Each time he stabbed the bear, its powerful jaws clamped harder. Cole felt his pelvis crack, his body went weak and the knife slipped from his hand. When Cole was lying on the ground

Touching Spirit Bear, by Ben Mikealson, teaches you that Justice should heal not punish. Cole Mathews is a troubled kid who beats up a kid named Peter Driscal. He gets in trouble and gets an opportunity to go to Circle Justice. Cole is banished to a remote Alaskan island where he gets mauled by a bear. This helps Cole realize that he has been taking the wrong path of life. Cole is already a very troubled kid with a lot of anger issues, attitude, and jail sentences, which, therefore, led him to beating

Cole seems to be changing personality wise quite fast. Edwin mentions that people either change slowly under peer pressure or all at once after a traumatic event. Cole’s personality seems to have shifted all of a sudden after Spirit Bear’s attack. Before the attack Cole was furious and thought everyone hated him so he burned all his supplies. Cole had always felt superior about himself, but after the attack his anger somewhat faded and he began to himself as a much smaller item than the rest of the

Tradition justice or Circle Justice? The answer to this problem determines Cole’s fate. In the realistic fiction novel,Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen, Cole is a troubled teenager who has the option to heal himself and the people he has harmed by going through Circle Justice. Cole is also recently attacked by a Spirit Bear. Before falling unconscious once again, Cole is rescued by Garvey and Edwin. The question is, is Cole eligible to continue through Circle Justice or should he be tried through