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sweetpinkpixie · 07-08-2015, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Daydreamer11

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Then there was another question to answer and Janelle raised her hand. "I don't think the only reason people explore space is to improve technology or make products based on their research. I think that some people just want to study the planets and the stars and all the different aspects of space. If the knowledge can be used to help us back on earth, that's a bonus."

Airey gave the seventh year an approving nod of the head. "Want. Very interesting choice of word, Miss Guidry. Very interesting indeed."

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Originally Posted by Anna Banana

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Kate raised her hand. "We go into outer space to help protect the environment," she said. "For example, we learn more about the position of Earth and other bodies like the Sun, so we can know what to expect and how to not harm ourselves or the environment." She also wanted to add that we search for other life forms, but she figured she should save some answers for others.
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"Excellent observation, Miss Addison," he saluted. "The links between Earth's environmental studies and space exploration are quite broad , from the use of satellite technology to support environmental monitoring and habitat protection to the study of extreme environments on Earth to prepare for the exploration of other planets."

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Originally Posted by Cassirin

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"People always want to test their boundaries, Professor." Like in her inability to give a straight answer, for example.

OH THERE WAS SOME MORE EXCITED POINTING GOING ON. LOTS AND LOTS OF IT.

"Brilliantly put, Miss Wojack. Take 5 points."

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Originally Posted by PhoenixStar

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Oh, she had an opinion on this. Yes she did. Her hand once again was in the air. "No way that's the only reason why we go into space. I think people can also go just for the thrill. It's an adventure right? Aliens, moon rocks and no gravity... where do I sign up?" What the others said was probably true as well, but her answer was more fun.

And some MORE pointing.

"The thrill, adventure, very interesting, Miss Valentine," he grinned. "Take 3 points."

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Originally Posted by Roselyn

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Tapping the end of his quill upon his desk, and jiggling his leg (and his toes and bouncing his knee and humming slightly to himself), he lost focus of the wispy cobweb on his desk and actually paid attention. "Well, what about aliens?" he blurted out before his hand even reached halfway into the air. IT WAS UP! What was in the box?! "Or like, I mean, finding people like us? To relate to? So we aren't so alone in the universe?"

What's in the booooooox???

He nodded some more, eagerly, at the first year. "Yes, the potential of alien life. Very good." Potential. That would soon be a buzz word in the classroom.

"None of your business." Wink.

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Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19

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"We go there to look for aliens, Professor! Or life on other planets.'' His hand was up and Adi was waving it enthusiastically. ALIENS, YO! HE WANTED TO MEET AN ALIEN! "Is there an alien in the box?'' He was hoping to catch the Professor off guard.

Airey nodded and tapped his nose at the Hufflepuff's answer. No need to repeat what was just said to Mr. McWitty.

"If there is, it is none of your concern." Heh.

Professor Trollsteed in the house, yo.

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Originally Posted by Squishy

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At the next question, she raised her hand. "I think that there are a few reasons why people explore space. It's also done to learn more about stars, planets, and moons!" There were probably other reasons on top of that, but Lux liked to learn about those three things.

He nodded eagerly at Miss Carrington, wishing she had happened to touch on some buzz words as she spoke, but alas. "Very good, Miss Carrington."

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Originally Posted by Symphora

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He raised his hands,"I think it encourages people to reach beyond their potential and that dreams can come true, probably help more young people like us be interested in science, technology and engineering...the sky's the limit like they all say."

Alright, so, the 'dreams come true' bit was a tad too wishy washy and illogically cheesy for him, but the Hufflepuff had hit on a buzz word. A few, really, and THAT was exciting.

"Stellar, Mr. Nicolei. Take 3 points."

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Originally Posted by Harry174

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Angel then turned back to the Professor and raised her hand as she heard the question. "Professor I don't think that is true, we also explore place, like star trek says." Angel tried to think about what it was. "To boldly go were no one has gone before." Angel decided to explain. "There are loads of unexploded planets out there and one day they will hope to get to them all to see what they are like and if there are any more that could have life on them."

Well...yes...that was a good point. He supposed. It was true that there were, er, plenty of 'unexploded' planets out there...

Nodding and smiling at the Gryffindor, he threw her a simply thumbs up before moving along to the next raised hand.

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Originally Posted by Felixir

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"We go to space 'cause it's FUN and we don't want to just stay stuck in one place so we MOOOOOVE-" #moo "-out there to see what's up. Like if I see something interesting, I go take a look at it. And the sky is interesting, so people want to go take a look at that, y'know? It's frustrating when you can SEE a thing and want to find out more about it by checking it out but you CAN'T. But we CAN now. But mostly we go 'cause it's fun and stuff."

Toby thought he might enjoy space.

"Field trip? Is that what's in the box? To space?"

Maybe?

Alright. Alriiiiiiiiight. Unable to contain his excitement any more after all the stellar answers, Mr. Toby provided the last bit of space dust needed to tip the scale and he leaped on to the seventh year's desk. "If I see something interesting, I go take a look at it," he chanted slowly, flapping his arms up and down slowly. "If I see something interesting, I go take a look at it. If I see something interesting, I go take a look at it. IF I SEE SOMETHING, I GO TAKE A LOOK AT IT! 5 POINTS, MR. TOBY!"

Still standing on the Hufflepuff's desk, limberly avoiding the young man's inkwell and notes, he waved his wand at the board to erase the list of space exploration enhancements but did not add anything new just yet.

"I agree with all of you that no, that is not the only reason we go to explore space. And while many of you brought up very good factual points, I believe that there is something much more profound is at work when one attempts to justify space exploration. Something that I think is living inside each and every one of you," he said, moving his pointed finger around the classroom to literally point at each student. Pointing towards Mr. Toby proved to be a bit awkward, however.

"It is no secret that many believe that space exploration is too expensive and too dangerous, that those funds would be put to better use examining and studying things right here on Earth. But the thing is, I believe there is a need. A need that many of you alluded to in your answers. A need that lives inside every human being. A need that I see in each of your eyes right now as I speak."

Pleased with himself, he threw a quick salute at Mr. Toby before leaping of his desk an approaching the box once more. The same yellow box that had been floating there the entire lesson, taunting students with its mysterious contents.

"How many of you have noticed that I have a box up here with me?" he chuckled. Rhetorical question. No need to answer it. Or the series of questions he was about to list off in rapid succession. "Why did noticed the box? Was it the color? The question mark on front? How about your own curiosity? How many of you were just curious in general about what might be in the box, regardless of the color or design?"

He paused here to take another peek inside, grinning, and then continued.

"Last term, more and more NEW and UNEXPLORED secret passageways and rooms revealed themselves to us. Some this term as well. How many of you went exploring these new places? Went looking for even more secrets within Hogwarts? What if I told you Hogwarts had a hidden swimming pool? Would you go looking for it? What if I told you a dangerous creature lived in this hidden swimming pool? Would you still want to go looking for it?" His blue eyes flickered around the semi circle of desks, watching students' facial expressions and reactions as he spoke. Waiting eagerly for the wheels in their heads to turn and even switch into overdrive. He turned his attention towards the box, tapping it firmly with the palm of his hand. "I think that each of you has a little bit of an explorer in you. A part of you that needs to know like countless other examples in human history." He paused here to make those very words appear on the board in large letters.

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NEED TO KNOW

"Each one of you have expressed an interest in knowing what is in my box. Why? Why has it become so important to you to know what is hidden in my box? I think that my box is a lot like outer space. Would anyone care to venture a guess as to why?"

OOC: this lesson will continue in 16 - 20 hours from the time of this post <3

Apologies, sort of, for the length of this man's ramblings. He is quite excited

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sweetpinkpixie Wizarding World RPG Admin Minister for Magic Alley Proprietor Romanian Longhorn Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: The Paths Posts: 39,890 Hogwarts RPG Name: Briallen Ashburry-Hawthorne Gryffindor First Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Nyle Harden Hufflepuff Second Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Iris Harden Ravenclaw Second Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Calliope Barrington Slytherin First Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Diamond Marchbanks Gryffindor Sixth Year Ministry Department Head: Charles Hollingberry Minister's Office Ministry Department Head: Airey Flamsteed Mysteries Diagon Alley Proprietor: Zachaël Lufkin Owl Post x12 x12	astronomizzle ♧ gryffinDORK \| & the rest is drag ♣ #badluckDerf Quote: Originally Posted by Daydreamer11 ... Then there was another question to answer and Janelle raised her hand. "I don't think the only reason people explore space is to improve technology or make products based on their research. I think that some people just want to study the planets and the stars and all the different aspects of space. If the knowledge can be used to help us back on earth, that's a bonus." Airey gave the seventh year an approving nod of the head. "Want. Very interesting choice of word, Miss Guidry. Very interesting indeed." Quote: Originally Posted by Anna Banana ... Kate raised her hand. "We go into outer space to help protect the environment," she said. "For example, we learn more about the position of Earth and other bodies like the Sun, so we can know what to expect and how to not harm ourselves or the environment." She also wanted to add that we search for other life forms, but she figured she should save some answers for others. ... "Excellent observation, Miss Addison," he saluted. "The links between Earth's environmental studies and space exploration are quite broad , from the use of satellite technology to support environmental monitoring and habitat protection to the study of extreme environments on Earth to prepare for the exploration of other planets." Quote: Originally Posted by Cassirin ... "People always want to test their boundaries, Professor." Like in her inability to give a straight answer, for example. OH THERE WAS SOME MORE EXCITED POINTING GOING ON. LOTS AND LOTS OF IT. "Brilliantly put, Miss Wojack. Take 5 points." Quote: Originally Posted by PhoenixStar ... Oh, she had an opinion on this. Yes she did. Her hand once again was in the air. "No way that's the only reason why we go into space. I think people can also go just for the thrill. It's an adventure right? Aliens, moon rocks and no gravity... where do I sign up?" What the others said was probably true as well, but her answer was more fun. And some MORE pointing. "The thrill, adventure, very interesting, Miss Valentine," he grinned. "Take 3 points." Quote: Originally Posted by Roselyn ... Tapping the end of his quill upon his desk, and jiggling his leg (and his toes and bouncing his knee and humming slightly to himself), he lost focus of the wispy cobweb on his desk and actually paid attention. "Well, what about aliens?" he blurted out before his hand even reached halfway into the air. IT WAS UP! What was in the box?! "Or like, I mean, finding people like us? To relate to? So we aren't so alone in the universe?" What's in the booooooox??? He nodded some more, eagerly, at the first year. "Yes, the potential of alien life. Very good." Potential. That would soon be a buzz word in the classroom. "None of your business." Wink. Quote: Originally Posted by FearlessLeader19 ... "We go there to look for aliens, Professor! Or life on other planets.'' His hand was up and Adi was waving it enthusiastically. ALIENS, YO! HE WANTED TO MEET AN ALIEN! "Is there an alien in the box?'' He was hoping to catch the Professor off guard. Airey nodded and tapped his nose at the Hufflepuff's answer. No need to repeat what was just said to Mr. McWitty. "If there is, it is none of your concern." Heh. Professor Trollsteed in the house, yo. Quote: Originally Posted by Squishy ... At the next question, she raised her hand. "I think that there are a few reasons why people explore space. It's also done to learn more about stars, planets, and moons!" There were probably other reasons on top of that, but Lux liked to learn about those three things. He nodded eagerly at Miss Carrington, wishing she had happened to touch on some buzz words as she spoke, but alas. "Very good, Miss Carrington." Quote: Originally Posted by Symphora ... He raised his hands,"I think it encourages people to reach beyond their potential and that dreams can come true, probably help more young people like us be interested in science, technology and engineering...the sky's the limit like they all say." Alright, so, the 'dreams come true' bit was a tad too wishy washy and illogically cheesy for him, but the Hufflepuff had hit on a buzz word. A few, really, and THAT was exciting. "Stellar, Mr. Nicolei. Take 3 points." Quote: Originally Posted by Harry174 ... Angel then turned back to the Professor and raised her hand as she heard the question. "Professor I don't think that is true, we also explore place, like star trek says." Angel tried to think about what it was. "To boldly go were no one has gone before." Angel decided to explain. "There are loads of unexploded planets out there and one day they will hope to get to them all to see what they are like and if there are any more that could have life on them." Well...yes...that was a good point. He supposed. It was true that there were, er, plenty of 'unexploded' planets out there... Nodding and smiling at the Gryffindor, he threw her a simply thumbs up before moving along to the next raised hand. Quote: Originally Posted by Felixir ... "We go to space 'cause it's FUN and we don't want to just stay stuck in one place so we MOOOOOVE-" #moo "-out there to see what's up. Like if I see something interesting, I go take a look at it. And the sky is interesting, so people want to go take a look at that, y'know? It's frustrating when you can SEE a thing and want to find out more about it by checking it out but you CAN'T. But we CAN now. But mostly we go 'cause it's fun and stuff." Toby thought he might enjoy space. "Field trip? Is that what's in the box? To space?" Maybe? Alright. Alriiiiiiiiight. Unable to contain his excitement any more after all the stellar answers, Mr. Toby provided the last bit of space dust needed to tip the scale and he leaped on to the seventh year's desk. "If I see something interesting, I go take a look at it," he chanted slowly, flapping his arms up and down slowly. "If I see something interesting, I go take a look at it. If I see something interesting, I go take a look at it. IF I SEE SOMETHING, I GO TAKE A LOOK AT IT! 5 POINTS, MR. TOBY!" Still standing on the Hufflepuff's desk, limberly avoiding the young man's inkwell and notes, he waved his wand at the board to erase the list of space exploration enhancements but did not add anything new just yet. "I agree with all of you that no, that is not the only reason we go to explore space. And while many of you brought up very good factual points, I believe that there is something much more profound is at work when one attempts to justify space exploration. Something that I think is living inside each and every one of you," he said, moving his pointed finger around the classroom to literally point at each student. Pointing towards Mr. Toby proved to be a bit awkward, however. "It is no secret that many believe that space exploration is too expensive and too dangerous, that those funds would be put to better use examining and studying things right here on Earth. But the thing is, I believe there is a need. A need that many of you alluded to in your answers. A need that lives inside every human being. A need that I see in each of your eyes right now as I speak." Pleased with himself, he threw a quick salute at Mr. Toby before leaping of his desk an approaching the box once more. The same yellow box that had been floating there the entire lesson, taunting students with its mysterious contents. "How many of you have noticed that I have a box up here with me?" he chuckled. Rhetorical question. No need to answer it. Or the series of questions he was about to list off in rapid succession. "Why did noticed the box? Was it the color? The question mark on front? How about your own curiosity? How many of you were just curious in general about what might be in the box, regardless of the color or design?" He paused here to take another peek inside, grinning, and then continued. "Last term, more and more NEW and UNEXPLORED secret passageways and rooms revealed themselves to us. Some this term as well. How many of you went exploring these new places? Went looking for even more secrets within Hogwarts? What if I told you Hogwarts had a hidden swimming pool? Would you go looking for it? What if I told you a dangerous creature lived in this hidden swimming pool? Would you still want to go looking for it?" His blue eyes flickered around the semi circle of desks, watching students' facial expressions and reactions as he spoke. Waiting eagerly for the wheels in their heads to turn and even switch into overdrive. He turned his attention towards the box, tapping it firmly with the palm of his hand. "*I think that each of you has a little bit of an explorer in you. A part of you that needs to know* like countless other examples in human history." He paused here to make those very words appear on the board in large letters. Quote: NEED TO KNOW** "Each one of you have expressed an interest in knowing what is in my box. Why? Why has it become so important to you to know what is hidden in my box? I think that my box is a lot like outer space. Would anyone care to venture a guess as to why?" OOC: this lesson will continue in 16 - 20 hours from the time of this post <3 Apologies, sort of, for the length of this man's ramblings. He is quite excited __________________ When you’re stuck in a moment and your spark has been stolen .................................................. ........... this is our time to own it, so own it..................................... baby we were born with fire and gold in our eyes