...*Tower Bridge*...

The Tower Bridge is one of the most recognized bridges in the world and it is a symbol of London.
Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, England over the River Thames, and it is close to the Tower of London.
Tower Bridge was designed by Sir Horace Jones and engineered by Sir John Wolfe-Barry, the construction of the Tower Bridge began in 1886 and it was completed in 1894, after eight years of construction.
The bridge is 60 meters long, and its towers rise to a height of 43 meters. From the top of the towers, you have a great view on the centre of London. You can also visit the inside of the tower, where you can observe the original mechanism used to raise the bridge.

*Earth Day*

We celebrate "Earth Day" on April 22th.

This day is dedicated to OUR planet, Earth! We must to treat it well and respect our planet...

Nowadays, pollution and man cause many problems (diseases) to Earth, and we must stop it, immediately!!!

Earth is OUR HOME, so please, help it! :)

*The History of Earth Day*

In 1963, former Senator Gaylord Nelson began to worry about our planet. (A senator is a person that the people of the United States have chosen to help make the laws.) Senator Nelson knew that our world was getting dirty and that many of our plants and animals were dying.
He wondered why more people weren't trying to solve these problems. He talked to other lawmakers and to the President. They decided that the President would go around the country and tell people about these concerns. He did, but still not enough people were working on the problem.

Then, in 1969, Senator Nelson had another idea. He decided to have a special day to teach everyone about the things that needed changing in our environment. He wrote letters to all of the colleges and put a special article in Scholastic Magazine to tell them about the special day he had planned. (Most of the schools got this magazine and he knew that kids would help him.).

On April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day was held. People all over the country made promises to help the environment. Everyone got involved and since then, Earth Day has spread all over the planet. People all over the world know that there are problems we need to work on and this is our special day to look at the planet and see what needs changing. Isn't it great?

Source: History of Earth Day

...*Buckingham Palace*...

Buckingham Palace is the Queen's official and main royal London home.

It has been the official London residence of Britain's monarchy since 1837. Queen Victoria was the first monarch to live there. It is used for the administrative work for the monarchy.

Buckingham Palace was originally a grand house built by the Dukes of Buckingham for his wife. George IV began transforming it into a palace in 1826.

The Palace has around 600 rooms, including 19 State rooms, 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 78 bathrooms, 92 offices, a cinema and a swimming pool. It also has its own post office and police station!

More information in Buckingham Palace... :)

...*Big Ben*...

The Clock Tower is the world's largest four-faced, chiming clock - more popularly known as Big Ben. The structure is situated at the north-eastern end of the Houses of Parliament building in Westminster, London.
It is a fantastic monument, and it looks very spectacular at night when the clock faces are illuminated.

Sites about Big Ben:

- The Story of Big Ben
- The Clock Tower (Big Ben)

Image: Big Ben at night ( it's beautiful!)

*Project: Problems & Addictions Among Teenagers*

Here is the project that I did in last term with my friend Susana. It's very good and interesting! (take a look!)

Problems & Addictions Among Teenagers