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Frantz Fanon’s Fantastic Fundamentals
Isabella, Zully, Malakhi, Shant S, Daniel, Winnie, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2022, History, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Race Relations, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Thinking interdependently, colonialism, history, Pasadena City College, 0During Frantz Fanon’s short-lived life, he wisely identified, broke apart, and exposed the violence and dehumanization of colonization and...
Do You Think It’s Fair to Deport Immigrants from the United States?
Diana, , Fall 2022, Family, Immigration, Reduced Inequalities, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, immigrants, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “Immigration” (Last updated August 12, 2022) I learned that people with brown skin had to flee...
Old Mixed With The New!
Branden, , Letter to Colleagues, Quality Education, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Summer 2022, Taking responsible risks, Kumospace, LUTE-STEM, 2Dear Mrs. Jacano: Over the summer, I participated in a profession learning experience with LUTE-STEM at Lehman College. I learned a great deal...
I Hear you!
Karyn, , Bio, Listening with understanding and empathy, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, hospitality, NOYCE-STEM, 4I’ve been working in restaurants for over 8 years now. When you work in the hospitality industry listening is...
A New Creation
Emily, , Bio, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Quality Education, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Summer 2022, Teachers as Learners, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, LUTE-STEM, Teacher Preparation, 2Have you heard of the Dunning-Kruger Effect? This is a common occurrence where the most confident people are not...
Making Connections between Habits, Deeper Learning, Anti-Racist Pedagogy
Niki Fayne, , Bio, Listening with understanding and empathy, Quality Education, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Summer 2022, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, LUTE-STEM, TeacherPrep, 0Back in 2019, I was asked by SCALE (a Stanford University center) to work on the creation of Deeper...
Old Dog, New Tricks: Three Habits of Mind and TPCK
Niki Fayne, , Bio, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Quality Education, Remaining open to continuous learning, Spring 2022, Habits of Mind, LUTE-STEM, 1Even after 40 years in the teaching business, I have a great deal to learn. As I work on...
Rise of A.I.
Yaseen, , Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Spring 2022, Technology, Technology & Computer Science, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Artificial Intelligence, Orange Cove High School, 6In the article, “The Rise of A.I.” (Upfront login required) I learned that we interact with A.I. regularly. A.I....
What Does Too Much Screen Time Do to Children’s Brains?
Isabella, , Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Spring 2022, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, screen time, 20At a young age exposing your child to screen can cause numerous harmful effects such as: behavioral, social, sleep,...
Should schools be allowed to control students’ social media posts?
Valarie, , Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2022, Student-Centered, #Freedom #american #Protest #Rights, Orange Cove High School, 20In the article, “School Social Media Free Speech Case”(BTW) I learned about Brandi Levy’s case that involved her first...
Should We Stop Changing the Clocks?
Ashley P, , Decision Making, Environment, Fall 2021, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, DayLightSaving, Orange Cove High School, 3In the article, ¨Should We Stop Changing the Clocks?” on Upfront (login required), we get two perspectives regarding daylight...
Protecting Children from COVID
Felipe, , Coronavirus, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Media, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, #COVID-19, Orange Cove High School, 14In the article “COVID Vaccine Approved for Younger Children”(McGraw Hill) I learned that children under the age of 11...
Suffering from Food Insecurity
Fatima, , Community, Fall 2021, Family, Listening with understanding and empathy, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Zero Hunger, helping others, Orange Cove High School, 12In the article “Food Insecurity” I learned how many people don’t have food to eat they have to worry...
Permanent cure for the flu
Monica, , Argument, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Remaining open to continuous learning, Science, Showcase, Technology & Computer Science, Thinking flexibly, Orange Cove High School, worldwide issues, 3In the article, “Permanent Cure for the Common Cold” (BTW) I learned that when the temperature started to change...
Have We Become Too Reliant on Electronics?
Shawn, , Media, Point of View, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Technology, Technology & Computer Science, Thinking flexibly, Wonder, addiction, computers, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, phones, Reliance, Tablets, technology, 12Have we become too reliant upon our electronics? There are many different arguments that support this question and there...
A Possible Cure for Alzheimer’s
Karen SI, , Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Science, Showcase, Alzheimers, health, Orange Cove High School, 3In the article, “Stuff You Should Know: A Vaccine for Alzheimer’s?” (McGraw Hill) I learned that there is another...
Locked-in Syndrome
Karen, , Listening with understanding and empathy, Remaining open to continuous learning, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Locked-in Syndrome, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, 1I believe that locked-in syndrome is one of the most interesting syndromes I have had the chance to learn...
Medical Marijuanas
Arlette, , Drugs, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Research Help, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, medical, Orange Cove High School, 0There is an epidemic running rampant throughout our country. This disease and crisis have claimed the lives of at...
Overpopulation
Atticus, , Abortion, Environment, Fall 2021, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, abortion, earth, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 5I believe that Earth is becoming extremely overpopulated, and due to that, we will experience many issues in the...
The First-Ever Native American Put Forward For The National Parks Service
Ruendi, , Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2021, Nature, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, National Parks, Native Americans, Nature, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article, “First Native Americans Nominated To National Parks Service”(McGraw Hill), I learned that Chuck Sams is a...
COVID Vaccine for Younger Children
Maria Z, , Community, COVID Around the World, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Media, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, COVID-19, kids, Orange Cove High School, 5In the article, “COVID Vaccine Approved for Younger Children” I learned that Up until now, children under twelve have...
Online Voting
Alexis, , Fall 2021, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Technology, Voting, Orange Cove High School, voter fraud, voting, 0In the article, “Voting By Phone” (McGraw Hill) I learned that many Americans believe that they should be able...
Halloween Safety During COVID-19
Fatima, , Community, Coronavirus, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, #COVID-19, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article “ Safety Precautions During Halloween” I learned that it’s important for children to wear masks as...
Saudia Arabia Builds Unusual Amusement Park
Israel, , Arts & Entertainment, Fall 2021, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Technology, Orange Cove High School, Saudi Arabia, 0The article “Saudi Arabia builds unusual amusement park” discussed how a 150,000-square-foot oil rig in Saudi Arabia is being...
The Sioux and the government treaty
Emily, , Fall 2021, History, Listening with understanding and empathy, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Manifest Destiny, Orange Cove High School, Sioux, 1Throughout history, the continuous cycle of Native Americans and the US government have had a conflict throughout most of...
The Man Who Lied To the Government
Jennifer Gz, , Coronavirus, Fall 2021, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, government, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article, “Georgia Man Spends COVID Relief Money on Pokémon Card” (McGraw Hill), Vinath Oudomsine decided that he would...
Staying Safe during Halloween
Adrian, , Fall 2021, Family, Good Health and Well-Being, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Spark Inquiry with Questions, Taking responsible risks, halloween, Orange Cove High School, 5In the article, “COVID Trick-or-Treating Safely” I learned that trick-or-treating is pretty much safe now because there are more...
Brooklyn
Victor P, , Fall 2021, Listening with understanding and empathy, My Beautiful Neighborhood, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Park Slope Collegiate, sunset park, 1A place that represents me is Brooklyn because it’s really quiet and has nice people around where I live....
My Neighborhood
Estrella R, , Fall 2021, Listening with understanding and empathy, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Park Slope Collegiate, sunset park, 1I live in a neighborhood called Sunset Park. Sunset Park is like my hometown. Most of the time I...
Motivating College Athletes
Ashley M, , Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Sports, College Sports, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article, “College Athletes: To pay or not to pay”, it discusses how college athletes bring in recognition...
Multicultural Education
Jade, , AAPI Heritage, Fall 2021, History, Listening with understanding and empathy, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, american culture, Orange Cove High School, 3An October issue from btw discusses the recent laws four states made to promote Asian American and Pacific Islander...
Legendary Photo Of The Outlaw Billy The Kid
Valentin, , Fall 2021, Finding Humor, History, Quality Education, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Billy the Kid, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article “Two-Dollar Photo Worth Millions” I learned that a picture can be worth a bunch of money....
Hispanic Heritage
Saray, , Fall 2021, Latino Power, Questioning and posing problems, Reduced Inequalities, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Voting, hispanic, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “Hispanic Heritage Month: Frank Torres” I learned how Frank Torres followed his father’s footsteps and served...
Asian American History
Saray, , AAPI Heritage, Decision Making, Fall 2021, History, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, high school, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “AAPI History Required in Illinois Schools” I learned that a governor signed a bill that requires...
Puerto Rican from Brooklyn
Isiah G, , Fall 2021, Family, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Park Slope Collegiate, Puerto Rico, 0I identify with Puerto Rico because my mother is from there, but I was born in Brooklyn and I...
Schools are different here
Maysa S, , Bio ELL, Fall 2021, Family, Gathering data through all senses, Immigration, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, arab, Park Slope Collegiate, 5I’m Maysa, that I think it’s important to know about me that I like to draw and I like...
School Media
Arlette, , Bullying, Fall 2021, Friendship, Quality Education, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Orange Cove High School, school, 2In the article, “School media free speech case” I learned that students upload thoughts in social media. This is...
High Schoolers Feeding the Community
Ana, , Fall 2021, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Zero Hunger, community service, Orange Cove High School, students, 0In the article, “Feeding the Community” I learned that a group of high school students from Texas work in...
Ms. Monopoly
Francisco P, , Fall 2021, Gender Equity (Women), Listening with understanding and empathy, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Monopoly, Orange Cove High School, 0You have probably already heard of Monopoly the game with the old man in the front and the fake...
Coral Reefs
James, , Environment, History, Life Below Water, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Orange Cove High School, 2In the article, “Coral Reefs Show Damage From Climate Change” (McGraw Hill) I learned that Coral reefs protect coastlines from...
Retail Jobs
Alex, , Career & Job Readiness, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Thinking flexibly, Orange Cove High School, retail, 1Have you ever thought about retail? Many teens think about retail at a young age. There are many pros...
Approaching Silence
Andrea L, , Bullying, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Psychology, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, This is America, Orange Cove High School, shyness, 0In the text, “The Dilemma: Keeping Quiet” (Upfront), I learned that there are desirable ways to approach introverts. The...
Different life with education
Leah, , Fall 2021, Gender Equity (Women), Listening with understanding and empathy, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Bangladesh, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “I am already having a different life because of education” (Upfront) I learned that in Bangladesh...
Veterinarians
Madai, , Career & Job Readiness, Fall 2021, Life on Land, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, #ProsandCons, #Veterinarian, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article “CAREERS: Veterinarian” I learned that a veterinarian is an animal doctor. Their job is to prevent...
College Athletes: To Pay or Not to Pay?
Christian, , Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Point of View, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Sports, college athletes, Orange Cove High School, 0In the Article “College Athletes: To Pay or Not to Pay?” I learned that there has been a debate...
Climate change
Monica, , Climate Action, Environment & World, Fall 2021, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Climate Change, Climate Change Effects, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “New Plan(t) to Fight Climate Change” (BTW). I learned that the new plant would cost an...
Should Schools Control Our Social Media?
Karen SI, , Fall 2021, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Social Media, #school, #socialmedia, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article, “YOU DECIDE School Social Media Free Speech Case” (McGraw Hill) I learned that if schools should...
Should college athletes be paid to play?
Felipe, , Arts & Entertainment, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Sports, Athletes, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article “College Athletes: To Pay or Not to pay” (McGraw Hill) I learned that colleges are now...
Climate Change is Affecting Coral Reefs
Sayra, , Environment, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Life Below Water, Nature, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, #coralreef, Orange Cove High School, 3In the article ” Coral Reefs Show Damage From Climate Change.” I learned that coral reefs are important because...
Body Image
Yamilet, , Beauty, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Media, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Body Image, RHS, 23A person undergoes many thoughts about themselves based on society’s so-called ‘standards.’ It is said that men have to...
What Is The Country That Is Committed To Reducing Plastic Next Step?
Jennifer Gz, , Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Life Below Water, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, environment, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article, “France Bans Plastic Packaging” (McGraw Hill), France will start to use either reusable or recyclable materials...
The Uprising of Fear During Covid-19
Megan K, , Coronavirus, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Psychology, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, fear, RHS, 0Over the past two years countless lives have been changed since the upbringing of the horrific virus, Covid-19. This...
Should Citizens Go Space Traveling?
Ruendi, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Environment, Fall 2021, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Science, Showcase, Space, Technology, #Economy, #NASA, controversies, Orange Cove High School, worldwide issues, 1In the article, “Civilian Space Travel” (McGraw Hill), I learned that in September 2021 four people, a CEO, a...
California School Vaccination Requirement
Valarie, , Coronavirus, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, #Vaccine, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “California School Vaccination Requirement” (BTW), I learned that California is taking further precautions against covid- 19...
Witch Hunts & Modern Justice
Yarelli, , Fall 2021, History, Questioning and posing problems, Reduced Inequalities, Religion, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Orange Cove High School, witchcraft, 4In the 11th century up until the 17th century there was a mass hysteria pertaining to witches and witch...
College Athletes: To pay or not to pay?
Destiny, , Call to Action, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Sports, College Football, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article, “College Athletes to pay or not to pay”, it explains that football players should start getting...
Loneliness
Kristina, , Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, depression, loneliness, mental health, RHS, 6While being around other people, even ones that you may have a close bond with, it is still possible...
Propaganda In History class
Sydney, , Fall 2021, History, Listening with understanding and empathy, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, propoganda, RHS, 4In school students are required to take at least three years of history and usually in those classes it...
Herd Mentality
Daniela, , Community, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Psychology, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, humanity, RHS, 4Ever since humans are little kids, everyone always tries to fit into a group. While growing up, people search...
Celebrities and Public Standards
Isabella, , Beauty, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Gender Equity (Women), Media, Music, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Social Media, #Fightingbeautystandards, celebrity activism, mental health, RHS, Self-Confidence, self-expression, 4Nearly everyday, celebrities appear in the news, whether it be to bring them down or hype them up, but...
Extravagant Amount of Power
Angelina, , Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, federal government, power, RHS, 0Throughout many years, the overall control of any government level has been increasing more and more. Because of this,...
Nature vs. Nurture
Emily, , Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Nature, Psychology, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Nature vs. nurture, RHS, 3We separate everything about ourselves into two categories, nature vs. nurture. The debate over nature vs. nurture focuses on...
How Fame Changes A Person
Kylie, , Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Fame, RHS, Senior, 4Social media is a part of most teenagers’ everyday life. With having a social media platform comes the possibility...
Is Intelligence Nature or Nurture?
Stephanie, , Fall 2021, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, genetics, RHS, 5In a society with various people, intelligence is based on nature because, research has proven that “a person’s IQ...
Nurture Defines Our Identities
Madison, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Fall 2021, Nature, Psychology, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, nature vs. nature, RHS, 0The debate of nature vs. nurture has been ongoing for an extremely long time. Some people believe that both...
Finding the Good/Adjusting
Annabelle, , Coronavirus, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Psychology, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, covid19, RHS, 1The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on every person – nationwide. However, this toll is different for everyone....
Nurturing Eyesight
Eleanor, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Language, Media, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, #blog, RHS, 0All around the world, people have different perceptions of eyesight. Some people have it worse than others. This could...
Psychopaths
Leigh Ann, , Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, nature vs. nature, RHS, 4Psychopaths can be both born and created. Chemicals in the brain can be unbalanced from birth and can be...
Glasses
Nicole, , Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Quality Education, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, nature vs. nature, RHS, 3Glasses affect our world in many ways. The way that we see can change by the way our eyes...
Commonality of Defects
Lauren, , Call to Action, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Media, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, #awarness, RHS, 0Children are born all around the world that do not conform to the stereotype of normal as society labels...
Goodbye Innocence
Alaina, , Fall 2021, Family, Gender, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Prison, Privacy, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, childhood, RHS, rosaryhighschool, 0Loss of Innocence is a concept that is commonly misunderstood. It is not merely just a physical change but...
Nature vs. Nurture: Personality Traits
Megan O, , Gathering data through all senses, Media, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, This is America, #Personality, RHS, 0The nature of genetics and nurture of daily environments shape people into who they are in their lives. Human...
Cults
Morgan W, , Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Religion, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Cults, RHS, 0Throughout history cults have controlled a group in order to advance a governing body’s agenda by suppressing people’s freedom...
Digital Poison
Hannah B, , Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Social Media, instagram, RHS, 4Take a minute to stop scrolling, liking and posting on social media. Just be present. This is something society...
Police Apathy
Taylor R, , Call to Action, Fall 2021, Listening with understanding and empathy, Media, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, #police, RHS, 0It is very disturbing to see the apathy of the general community when a police officer gets hurt and...
Tattoos: A History, Culture, and Expression
Norah, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Art, Arts & Entertainment, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Quality Education, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, #culture, #expression, #history, #Identity, #tattoo, #tattoos, RHS, 1It may be difficult to wrap your head around why someone would want to endure the painful and expensive...
Make Your Choice
Tia, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, RHS, vaping, 1Imagine a young high school student. She is a senior this year and in the thick of college application...
NCAA Paying players
Francisco P, , Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Listening with understanding and empathy, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Sports, college athletes, Orange Cove High School, 5The NCAA is a business in colleges and universities. The NCAA makes around $842 million annually annually; big colleges...
Know Your Place
Eliana, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Books or Plays, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, World Connections, Lord of the Flies, RHS, 0Manipulation, corruption, and violence are the strings attached to all those in power and/or power-hungry. Jack, the young antagonist,...
Safe
Ella, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Creative Writing, Environment & World, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Nature, Poems and Stories, Poetry, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, Climate Action, Climate Change Effects, environment, Fall 2021, magazine, national day of writing, Silver Creek High School, writeout, 14Flow in Flow out Baby’s breath, Moss Lung, cling to the mouth of the cave, Rustled by her breath,...
A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety
Brooklyn, , Books or Plays, Climate Action, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, climate anxiety, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1“A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety” caught my interest because I am an environmental activist and promote immediate change...
Brazil’s Dance With the Devil
William, , Books or Plays, Fall 2021, History, Media, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Sports, Brazil, history, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Politics, 1I chose this book for two very different reasons. One, because I was curious about what the title meant:...
American Fire Book Review
Charles, , Arts & Entertainment, Books or Plays, Crime, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, This is America, American Fire, English, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, reading, 0The book I am currently reading for my English class is American Fire by Monica Hesse. This book was...
The Autobiography of Malcolm X
Evan, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, History, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Social Class, #progression, civil rights, Civil Rights Movement, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1“The Autobiography of Malcolm X,” as told to Alex Haley. This book grabbed my attention after witnessing multiple civil...
What Climate Change Is Doing to Our Oceans
Felipe, , Climate Action, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Life Below Water, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, #StopClimateChange, Orange Cove High School, 4In the article “Coral Reefs Show Damage From Climate Change” (McGraw Hill) I learned that coral reefs are dying...
Helping the community
Araceli, , Fall 2021, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Zero Hunger, COVID-19, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “Feeding the Community” (upfront) I learned that a school in Sanger, Texas has found a way...
When I pray, I feel safer and more peaceful
Albara N, , Bio ELL, Family, Immigration, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Persisting, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Taking responsible risks, family, Park Slope Collegiate, yemen, 6I am Albara. and I am from Yemen. I am Yemeni. I was born in Yemen, and I lived...
Finding a Job by TikTok
Jannette, , Career & Job Readiness, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Media, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, job, Orange Cove High School, tiktok, 10In the article, “TikTok Résumés?” (UpFront) I learned that people use the platform TikTok as a way to find...
From Yemen to America
Abdulrahman A, , Bio ELL, Fall 2021, Family, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Quality Education, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Taking responsible risks, Immigration, Park Slope Collegiate, 10I am Abdul. I am from Yemen. I always love being good and useful, and I love to help...
Funny and Chill
Diego R, , Bio ELL, Fall 2021, Family, Immigration, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Sports, Park Slope Collegiate, soccer, 4I am Diego. Something important to know about me is that I love to play soccer. I am funny...
REAL OR NOT? How to Fact-Check the Internet
Luis, , Remaining open to continuous learning, Social Media, student, 0In the article “How to Fact-Check the Internet” (Upfront), I learned that many things on the internet that seem...
Learning to Fight Back
Ernesto, , Community, Environment & World, Fall 2021, Gender Equity (Women), Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Taking responsible risks, Orange Cove High School, safety, women power, 14In the article, “Learning to Fight Back” (Upfront) I learned that in India women are getting taught how to...
Hispanic Heritage Month
Francisco P, , Fall 2021, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Hispanic Heritage Month, Orange Cove High School, 6In the article “Hispanic Heritage Month” (btw) I learned that Hispanic heritage month is from september 15 to october...
The Pressure of Falling in Love
Julia, , Good Health and Well-Being, Life Skills & Fitness, Love, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Thinking flexibly, #RHS, RHS, 6During our high school years, the center of attention, without fail, is drama from relationships and the pressure that...
Veterinarian
Ernesto, , Career & Job Readiness, Environment, Life on Land, Listening with understanding and empathy, Remaining open to continuous learning, Animals, Orange Cove High School, Veterans, 5In the article, “Careers: Veterinarian” (BTW) I learned that working with adorable pets comes with a lot of obvious...
Discrimination: Elizabeth Peratrovich
Ana, , Gender Equity (Women), History, Listening with understanding and empathy, Remaining open to continuous learning, Discrimination, Orange Cove High School, 3In the article, “Profiles in Women’s History: Elizabeth Peratrovich” (McGraw Hill) I learned that Elizabeth Peratrovich was an Alaskan,...
What Makes Me, Me
Aniya, , Bio, Quality Education, Remaining open to continuous learning, Summer 2021, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, bio, getting Started, LUTE-STEM, 1My name is Aniya Morales and I am from the beautiful, loud and diverse City of New York. I...
Diving head first into Scratch – and hoping it’s not the shallow end!
Jennifer, , Algorithms, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Thinking flexibly, journal, LUTE-STEM, scratch, 2Marina wrote an inquiry exploring the ways we could use computational thinking in the writing workshop process. I was...
A Better Life for the Invisible Man
Tristan, , Books or Plays, Questioning and posing problems, Questioning and Speculating., Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Spring 2021, invisible man, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 1Invisible Man by Ralph Ellision is a book that I particularly like because it shows social discrimination, racism, looking...
Harry Potter Response
issy, , Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Questioning and posing problems, Questioning and Speculating., Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, HarryPotter, Harvest Collegiate High School, response, 5The second chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K Rowling might leave a reader feeling excited...
Ocean the Kid: “One of Us is Next” by Karen M. McManus
Ocean, , Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Questioning and posing problems, Questioning and Speculating., Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Writing & Communication, Harvest Collegiate High School, One of us is next, 2There is a person that’s mimicking Simon Keller. Simon Keller made an app where he would tell everyone in...
The Mystery Of Margo
Nicolle, , Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Friendship, Questioning and posing problems, Questioning and Speculating., Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Wonder, Harvest Collegiate High School, Mystery, wonder, 1Quentin and Margo used to be really close best friends, one day when they were younger they were on...
The Best For My Children
Abigail, , Books or Plays, Questioning and posing problems, Questioning and Speculating., Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, The Glass Menagerie, 1The Glass Menagerie play started with Tom’s narration. For what he described at the beginning of the play they lived...
Is Laura Hiding the Truth?
Fatema, , Books or Plays, Questioning and posing problems, Questioning and Speculating., Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, The Glass Menagerie, 0As I understand it, this play is about The events of the play are framed by the memory of...
Family Perspective of “The Glass Menagerie”
Celines, , Books or Plays, Questioning and posing problems, Questioning and Speculating., Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, The Glass Menagerie, 0This play is based on the memories of the narrator Tom Wingfield. He related part of his life in different...
Question And Speculation
Fatoumata, , Questioning and posing problems, Questioning and Speculating., Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, The Glass Menagerie, 0“The Glass Menagerie” emphasizes the value of family, but Tom and Laura do not have a good relationship with...
Only Your Characters Can Define you
Housseynatu, , Books or Plays, Fall 2017, Questioning and posing problems, Questioning and Speculating., Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, The Glass Menagerie, 0This play is based on the memories of the narrator Tom Wingfield. He related part of his life in different...
What a Mother wants for her Kids?
Oumy, , Books or Plays, Questioning and posing problems, Questioning and Speculating., Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, The Glass Menagerie, 0To begin with, writing has been something that has inspired me since I was a kid. I just like to...
Family Relationships in ” The Glass Menagerie”
Leticia, , Books or Plays, Literary Essay, Questioning and posing problems, Questioning and Speculating., Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, The Glass Menagerie, 0The Glass Menagerie by Tennesse Williams is the remembrance of the play, and its actions are from the memories...
A poor family in the 1930s
Aboubakar, , Books or Plays, Questioning and posing problems, Questioning and Speculating., Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, The Glass Menagerie, 0According to my understanding, this play is about a family made up of a mother, a son, and a...
Family issue “Questioning and Speculating”
Yeanoor, , Books or Plays, Questioning and posing problems, Questioning and Speculating., Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, The Glass Menagerie, 0The Glass Menagerie is a family crisis where Amanda wants to have control over her children because she wants...
Family Values in “The Glass Menagerie”
Denieris, , Books or Plays, Questioning and posing problems, Questioning and Speculating., Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, The Glass Menagerie, 0“The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams, is a play that describes all the actions of the memories of the...
Let’s not try to create what we cannot bear in “The Glass Menagerie”
Khadija, , Books or Plays, Literary Essay, Questioning and posing problems, Questioning and Speculating., Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, The Glass Menagerie, 0I’m starting to write about “The Glass Menagerie,” by Tennessee Williams. The thing that destroyed the whole world was a...
Be thankful in the social class that you are now in “The Glass Menagerie”
Khadija, , Books or Plays, Literary Essay, Questioning and posing problems, Questioning and Speculating., Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Spring 2020, ELLIS Preparatory Academy, The Glass Menagerie, 0We live in a world where some person want to use others. And they call it superiority race. However they forget...
Part Two Of The First Part Last
Luis, , Fall 2019, Questioning and posing problems, Questioning and Speculating., Remaining open to continuous learning, P.U.L.S.E. High School, The First Part Last, 2The First Part Last is a book that will change your opinion of having a baby at a young...
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