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When Food Becomes the Enemy
Vivi, , Thinking flexibly, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, TED Talks, Showcase, Beauty, Good Health and Well-Being, WAMS, eating disorders, 1Description and intro 81% of 10 year old girls are scared of becoming fat and 46% of all...
ODE TO BLACK WALL STREET
Kevin, , Read/Write Poems, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Poems and Stories, Showcase, Black Lives Matter, Spring 2023, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Art, Poetry, The U School, Black wall street, 1Black Wall Street, a community of black people that thrived. Attacked from below and in the sky, in their...
Why our current architecture and building methods don’t fit in an evolving world
Nikol, , Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Spring 2023, TED Talks, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Persisting, WAMS, TED, 0Architecture today has been developed over centuries for the ever-changing modern world. However, because of its enormously negative effect...
Nowadays With AI
Esther, , Persisting, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, Showcase, Quality Education, Books or Plays, Literary Essay, SLA@Beeber, #BeeberBlurb, #longdivision, 0I believe that Ai did a good job overall, but there are some things that I need to change...
The Themes Of Long Divison
Collin, , Persisting, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gathering data through all senses, Spring 2023, Long Division, Showcase, Quality Education, SLA@Beeber, #LongDivsion, 15This article is mostly focused on the plot of the book Long Division. I expanded my work from comments...
youth voices and AI
Sole, , Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Applying past knowledge to new situations, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, AI, Spring 2023, Showcase, Quality Education, Technology, SLA@Beeber, #beebberblurb, slab_blurb, 2AI (artificial intelligence) technology and being a part of a community like Youth Voices have been beneficial for me...
My David and Goliath story
Dominick M, , War, Bio ELL, Thinking flexibly, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, Showcase, Quality Education, Fight, Park Slope Collegiate, 0A time when I felt like I was David was in elementary because I and my friends would play...
David and Goliath, actually Colossuses
Khoa, , Bio ELL, I Remember, Thinking flexibly, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, Showcase, Quality Education, Park Slope Collegiate, richandpoor, competition, 1Creatures are always and always competing. The tigers, wolves, and lions compete to take over their territory for hunting....
Meeting the Characters in “Long Division”
Trevor, , Spring 2023, Long Division, Showcase, Quality Education, Books or Plays, Listening with understanding and empathy, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Character Traits and Relationships, SLA@Beeber, Long Division, 5City is a boy who attends Fannie Lou Hamer Magnet school in Jackson, Mississippi. LaVander Peele is another kid...
Betraying Native Americans in “There There”
Anneliese, , Stories, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Student-Centered, Responding with wonderment and awe, Goals, Raise Your Voice, Spring 2023, Showcase, Tracking the Themes, Guns, Gentrification, Family, This is America, Crime, Spark Inquiry with Questions, History, Oakland, Friendship, Reduced Inequalities, Point of View, Thinking flexibly, betrayal, P.U.L.S.E. High School, There There, Tracking the Theme, Powwow, 0“There There” by Tommy Orange might leave a reader feeling gut wrenched. The building of the characters stories and...
The Will to Survive in “There There”
Randy, , Spring 2023, Tracking the Themes, Showcase, Violence, Oakland, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, There There, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 0This is a weird book. I feel like this is a good way to describe “There There” by Tommy...
Long Division portrays the legacy of slavery and its ongoing impact on American society
Amani, , Tracking the Themes, Showcase, Literary Essay, Reduced Inequalities, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Spring 2023, SLA@Beeber, Long Division, 1Kiese Laymon’s “Long Division” is a complex novel that addresses a variety of social and political issues related to...
Is Somali Piracy finally under control?
Nickel, , Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, Showcase, Immigration, No Poverty (Economy), Managing Impulsivity, migrants, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0What has been done to control piracy off the coast of Somalia? It emphasizes how there have been a...
Uncovering the Devastation: 20 Years On since Largest-Ever Chemical Spill in California
Emma H, , Responsible Consumption and Production, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, Showcase, chemical spills, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0It’s been 20 years since the largest-ever chemical spill rocked California, leaving communities in disarray. Come join the conversation...
Fierce weather blamed for big chemical spill, outages Tank of hydrochloric acid tips, causes vapor cloud
Emma H, , Showcase, Responsible Consumption and Production, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, chemical spills, 0A 13,000-gallon tank of hydrochloric acid was knocked over by a line of thunderstorms on the west side of...
How to Properly Dispose of Chemical Waste
Emma H, , Spring 2023, Showcase, Responsible Consumption and Production, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gathering data through all senses, chemical spills, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0Chemical waste is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency through the RCRA These are their steps for removing chemical...
Somali Piracy and Its Effect on the Global Economy
Nickel, , No Poverty (Economy), Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, piracy, 0The World Bank reported that Somali piracy is having a severe impact on the economic activity of neighboring countries,...
Unite to Fight Systemic Racism!
Jeffrey, , Showcase, Race Relations, Reduced Inequalities, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Taking responsible risks, Spring 2023, SLA@Beeber, Gender Lit, 5Across the nation, there are individuals who make a concerted effort to degrade and injure African Americans emotionally and...
How the White House plans to and has been addressing the immigration problem
Emma M, , Immigration, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Rights, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Spring 2023, Showcase, Immigration, government, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, immigration reform, 1The issue of immigration is one that regularly makes headline news, so I read a couple of Fact Sheets...
Why People Like Soft Things; The Reason Why The Human Race Is Attracted To Fuzzy Textures
Ella, , Showcase, Psychology, Good Health and Well-Being, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gathering data through all senses, Spring 2023, WAMS, soft textures, 0Humans are naturally curious. Whether it’s babies or adults, people are always asking questions, learning, and using their senses....
The Wrong Way to go About Curbing Food Waste
Pilar, , Showcase, Environment, Environment & World, Responsible Consumption and Production, Persisting, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Food Waste, 0This article from the Washington Post first starts by telling the story of a 9-year-old student of color at...
Why fighting corruption is key to addressing the world’s most pressing problems
Jacob, , Spring 2023, Showcase, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, economy, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, corruption, 3Corruption is a grave problem that the world faces every day. It has an impact on some of the...
A benefit of a Pet
Jennifer, , Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, Showcase, Quality Education, Responsible Consumption and Production, Good Health and Well-Being, Thinking flexibly, Love, mental health, pets, Orange Cove High School, 8In the article, The health and Mood-Boosting Benefits of Pets (upfront, Robinson, Lundgren, and Segal), on 12/5, 2022, I...
Adaptations of Space Technology to Reduce Harmful Emissions
Luke, , Spring 2023, Showcase, Space, Climate Action, Persisting, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, space technology, Climate Change, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Climate Action, 0The inventions resulting from space exploration and space research have been able to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and use...
Political Divide in United States
Marco, , Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, Showcase, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, america, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1An article in PEW’s Trust Magazine, “America Is Exceptional in Its Political Divide,” by Michael Dimock & Richard Wike...
Corruption in Healthcare and How to Combat It
Rachelle, , Good Health and Well-Being, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, Showcase, Healthcare, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, corruption, 0A study done across 33 countries is able to show us the amount of corruption in healthcare across the...
Why is it important to safely dispose of chemical waste? What effects will it have on the planet if not done properly?
Emma H, , Gathering data through all senses, Spring 2023, Showcase, Responsible Consumption and Production, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, enviroment, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0If you live in a developed nation, chances are companies in your country dispose of quite literally tons of...
Piracy Off the East Coast of Africa
Nickel, , Showcase, No Poverty (Economy), Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, piracy, 0The Washington Post discusses the resurgence of piracy in East Africa, particularly in Somalia, where a recent spate of...
Pushing Past Limits
Dominick M, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Good Health and Well-Being, Thinking flexibly, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, Showcase, Family, family, Park Slope Collegiate, 2I had an uncle who lived here in the United States, who would come to our house to visit...
One of the most controversial sporting events in recent history
Nickel, , Showcase, Sports, Reduced Inequalities, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, AI, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, World Cup, 0My Summaries Article 1: The 2022 world cup in Qatar is the most controversial world cup to date, and...
U.S. Women’s soccer team victory with their lawsuit
Emma H, , Persisting, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, AI, Showcase, Gender Equity (Women), Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Womens Soccer, 0Citation Das, Andrew. “How U.S. Soccer and Its Players Got to Equal Pay: A Timeline.” The New York Times,...
AI and Taylor Swift
Nico, , Showcase, Music, Good Health and Well-Being, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Thinking interdependently, Fall 2022, AI, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Taylor Swift, 4Citation Caramanica, Jon. “Taylor Swift, Caught between Yesterday and Tomorrow On ‘Midnights’.” The New York Times, The New York...
The collapse of FTX and BlockFi
Luke, , Showcase, Media, AI, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Technology & Computer Science, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Thinking interdependently, Fall 2022, bankruptcy, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Crypto, FTX, 0Citation Sigalos, MacKenzie, and Rohan Goswami. “Crypto Firm Blockfi Files for Bankruptcy as FTX Fallout Spreads.” CNBC, CNBC, 29...
Ukrainian war, by a bot.
Stephen, , Showcase, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Thinking interdependently, Fall 2022, AI, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Ukraine War, 0Citation Clarke, Michael. “Ukraine War: Five Ways Conflict Could Go in 2023.” BBC News, BBC, 27 Dec. 2022, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-63987113....
The Handling of Misinformation on Spotify
Pilar, , Media, Responsible Consumption and Production, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Thinking interdependently, Fall 2022, AI, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, spotify, joerogan, 4Articles Bowden, George. “Harry and Meghan Reveal Spotify Covid Row Concerns.” BBC News, BBC, 30 Jan. 2022, https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-60191264. Barlow,...
American Ideal vs Reality
Hammam, , Reduced Inequalities, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gathering data through all senses, Showcase, Fall 2022, History, American Dream, Reservation, Native American, school, carlisles, alcatraz, american ideals, Park Slope Collegiate, 5The United States supposedly has an equal education system. In fact, people from all around the world come to...
Paul Bridges
Michael, , Reduced Inequalities, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Fall 2022, Showcase, Immigration, Documentary, The Mayor, friends, Brave, Park Slope Collegiate, daca, helping others, 1Paul Bridges, the mayor of Uvalda, Georgia, is friends and like family with the Hernandez. Paul Bridges cares about...
Nothing to Lose in Iran
Julio, , Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Fall 2022, Showcase, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Media, Call to Action, Questioning and posing problems, Orange Cove High School, #iran, 0In the article, “Nothing to Lose” (Upfront, Smith, 2022 subscription required) I learned that the people in Iran have...
Jeffrey Dahmer
Kimberly, , Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, Showcase, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Crime, Dahmer, crime, Orange Cove High School, 6In the article “Jeffrey Dahmer, Crime Library” (Crime Museum), I learned more about the case of Jeffrey Dahmer and...
Tiny Apartments In Tokyo
Dalia, , Sustainable Cities and Communities, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, Showcase, Housing, Social Class, Environment, #Japan, #smalllivingspaces, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article, “Tokyo’s Teeny- Tiny Homes” (Upfront, Hayashi, 2022 subscription required) the amount of college students in Japan...
Power of Prejudice
Dania, , Reduced Inequalities, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Fall 2022, Rights, American Creed, This is America, Discrimination, america, Okemos High School, 0America is a melting pot of different cultures and backgrounds. It was built on the foundation of equal rights...
Aliens? Real or not?
Luis, , Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Fall 2022, Showcase, Space, Science & Math, Aliens, Space Exploration, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article, “Searching for U.F.O.s” (Upfront, 2022 subscription required) I learned that the government is taking sightings of...
Can We End Extreme Poverty?
Armando, , Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Fall 2022, Showcase, No Poverty (Economy), cycles of poverty, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article, “Can We End Extreme Poverty?” (Patricia Smith, Upfront, March 14, 2022 subscription required) I learned that so...
Should schools punish off-campus cyberbullying?
Blanca, , Media, Thinking flexibly, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, Showcase, Quality Education, Bullying, Orange Cove High School, cyberbullying, 5In the article “Should schools punish off-campus cyberbullying” (Upfront, PATCHIN, 2017 PDF) I learned that 53 percent of voters...
Freedom for Iran
Nicole, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Showcase, Questioning and posing problems, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gender Equity (Women), Responding with wonderment and awe, Religion, Fall 2022, Media, Protest, social justice, Orange Cove High School, #iran, injustice, OCHS, Protests, 0In the article, “Nothing to Lose, ” (Upfront, Smith, 2022 subscription required) I learned that many young Iranians are...
Bring back DACA!
Jose, , Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, American Dream, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Showcase, Immigration, Immigration, daca, dreamers, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “Life Without DACA” (Upfront, Jordan, 2022 subscription required) I learned that DACA is for people who...
Munchin’ on my Spoon
Yaslin, , Showcase, Climate Action, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, edible spoons, utensils, food, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article, Ready to Be Spoon Fed?, (Upfront November 21, 2022) I learned that companies are now making...
Balenciaga is getting backlash from ads featuring bondage bears and child abuse papers
Dalia, , Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Fall 2022, Showcase, Media, Responsible Consumption and Production, Questioning and posing problems, Cancel Balenciaga, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article, “Balenciaga apologises for ads featuring bondage bears and child abuse papers” (The Guardian, 2022) I learned...
Death Penalty at the door
Dulce, , Reduced Inequalities, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Fall 2022, Race Relations, Death Penalty, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Dead Penalty, Racial Inequality, lives matter, Orange Cove High School, 5In the article, “Is the Death Penalty on the Way Out?” (Patricia Smith, November 21, 2022, Upfront, subscription required)...
Should Schools Give Summer Homework?
Rebecca, , Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, Showcase, Stress, Argument, Decision Making, Student-Centered, Good Health and Well-Being, Thinking flexibly, Questioning and posing problems, Summerwork, Orange Cove High School, 7In the article “Should Schools Give Summer Homework?” (Upfront, 2022 subscription required) two experts debate this specific question and...
Canelo Explodes at Lionel Messi After Mexico vs. Argentina Game
Emmanuel, , Media, Responsible Consumption and Production, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Fall 2022, Sports, Canelo Alvarez, Social Media, Lionel Messi, Mexico, Orange Cove High School, Argentina, World Cup, 3In the article, “Canelo Alvarez explodes against Lionel Messi and sends a real threat to the Argentinian” (elfutbolero, Hector...
The Central Park Five
Kimberly, , Reduced Inequalities, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Fall 2022, Showcase, Black Lives Matter, History, BlackLivesMatter, Orange Cove High School, central park five, 4In the article “Central Park Five” (History 2019), I learned about the five young black and Hispanic boys all...
Gun Control Debate in the United States
Emma M, , Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Persisting, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, Showcase, Guns, Gun control, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Gun laws, 1https://www.npr.org/2022/06/25/1107626030/biden-signs-gun-safety-law https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-science-is-clear-gun-control-saves-lives/ A month after the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas and the racist mass shooting in Buffalo New...
Do we need the SAT/ACT?
Blanca, , Quality Education, Voting, Student-Centered, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, Showcase, Youth Voices, Orange Cove High School, ACT/SAT, 4In the article “Should Colleges Still Require the SAT/ACT?”(Upfront, Schaeffer, 2017 subscription required) I learned that standardized test scores...
War Crimes
Omar, , Showcase, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, War, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Fall 2022, Orange Cove High School, Ukraine and Russia, 5In the article “Crimes of War” (Upfront, Patricia Smith, 2022 subscription required) I learned about the sad perspective of...
Reduce the use of plastic straws
Patricia, , Showcase, Life Below Water, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, Orange Cove High School, Plastic straws, 7In the article, “Should plastic straws be banned?” (Upfront, May 13, 2019 subscription required), I learned that many people...
Ohio’s Four Dead
Lizbeth, , Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, Showcase, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, History, Orange Cove High School, history, 2In the article, Four Dead in Ohio, (Upfront, Elder, 2020 subscription required), I learned that National Guard troops shot...
Drinking and driving
Edith, , Showcase, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, Orange Cove High School, Alcohol abuse, 17Alcohol is a substance that reduces the function of the brain, thinking, and making reasonable decisions. All these abilities...
School Social Media Free Speech Case
Melina, , Showcase, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, Social Media, Orange Cove High School, 2In the article, “School Social Media Free Speech Case” (BTW, July 14, 2021) Discusses a Case that rose into...
Can We Save Monarch Butterflies?
Karen, , Showcase, Life on Land, Media, Media and Message, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Fall 2022, Monarch Butterflies, Orange Cove High School, 3In the article, “Can We Save Monarch Butterflies?” (Upfront, October 10, 2022 subscription required) I learned that monarch butterflies...
Review of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Nickel, , Showcase, Science & Math, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Responding with wonderment and awe, Fall 2022, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, William Stevenson, 0Book Review
“Blink” Review
Caroline M, , Fall 2022, Showcase, Books or Plays, Good Health and Well-Being, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Malcolm Gladwell, psychology, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0Podcast-style review of “Blink” by Malcolm Gladwell. In his book, Gladwell goes into great detail about human psychology, diving...
Should America have universal healthcare?
Emma H, , Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gathering data through all senses, Fall 2022, Showcase, Media, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Good Health and Well-Being, universal healthcare, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1Not everyone can afford a simple checkup or physical, so why make it cost so much? 27.5 million people...
Why Community College Should be Free
Natalie, , Guest Post, Reduced Inequalities, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, Showcase, Books, Orange Cove High School, 3In the article “YOU DECIDE: Should Community College?” (BTW, Btwadmin, 2022) I learned about the challenges it may take...
Me
Ismael, , This Is My Body, Fall 2022, Showcase, Poetry, Writing & Communication, Thinking flexibly, Striving for accuracy, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, sports, body, The U School, 3Ismael. what am I, am I the anime kid or am I the oldestwhy not both. Yes I can be...
Power in Decision
Raniyah, , Beauty, Goals, Life Skills & Fitness, Career & Job Readiness, Good Health and Well-Being, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Taking responsible risks, Thinking interdependently, Fall 2022, Showcase, #The U School, Health and Beauty, The U School, 3For my Math and Personal Finance passion project, I am going to dig more into what I am/maybe passionate...
Climate Change & Gas Prices
Caroline M, , Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, Showcase, Climate Action, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Gas prices, 4One of the most concerning things in our world today is that “climate change remains an issue with little...
My Life in a Poem
Nicolle, , Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Poems and Stories, Showcase, Fall 2022, Poetry, Where I'm From, homework, identity, Park Slope Collegiate, Boring, My life, 3. I am made of staying in my room all day, doing my homework, and listening to music, while...
Addicted to Our Phones
Antonia, , Good Health and Well-Being, Thinking flexibly, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, Showcase, Media, Technology, addiction, Orange Cove High School, 15In the article, “Are You Addicted to Your phone?” (Upfront, Bubar, 2018) many people, especially teens, are becoming more...
Hurricane Ian Recovery
Emmanuel, , Media, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Thinking flexibly, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, Showcase, Hurricanes, Orange Cove High School, 6In the article, “Florida Begins Hurricane Ian Recovery” (BTW, btwadmin, 2022) I learned that the aftermath of hurricane Ian...
Cash or Card?
Christian, , Argument, Responsible Consumption and Production, Thinking flexibly, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, Showcase, debate, Orange Cove High School, Economics, Money, 7In the article, “Should Cashless Businesses Be Banned?” (Upfront, Martz, 2020, Subscription required), I learned that there has been...
How Plastic Is Trashing the Planet
Blanca, , Showcase, Environment, Climate Action, Thinking flexibly, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, Orange Cove High School, enviroment, 4In the article “How Plastic Is Trashing the Planet”(Upfront, Anastasia, 2019) I learned that plastic is valid, it can...
Daylight Savings, Should It Be Permanent?
Juan, , Showcase, Guest Post, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking interdependently, Fall 2022, economy, Orange Cove High School, 5In the article “Should Daylight Savings Time Become Permanent” (BTW 2021) I learned that daylight savings started back in...
Jobs for the Summer
Ian, , Fall 2022, Showcase, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, jobs, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “CAREERS: Summer Job Edition”(BTW, 2019) I learned that you can look for summer jobs in many...
The light blue sky
Daisy, , Write Out, Showcase, My Beautiful Neighborhood, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gathering data through all senses, Responding with wonderment and awe, community assets, Park Slope Collegiate, 0My Community Center The Community Center in Sunset park is a place of peace. Society here is so kind....
Meet me, my name is Antony
Antony, , Showcase, Bio, Bio ELL, Persisting, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, school, Park Slope Collegiate, 1Hi, I’m Antony. I am 13 years old. I have a big family of six kids including me and...
My CommunIty
Nicolle, , Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Write Out, Showcase, My Beautiful Neighborhood, south slope, Park Slope Collegiate, 0Hey there. I’m the bench in front of the school on the corner of 14 st and 4th ave....
Chica mixta negra y puertorriqueña
Shanelle, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Creating, imagining, and innovating, This Is My Body, Fall 2022, Showcase, Poetry, Writing & Communication, Reduced Inequalities, poetry, The U School, 1This is my body Small and petite Mixed black and Puerto rican girl . ‘’Chica mixta negra y puertorriqueña.’’...
Cars That Stop Drunk Driving?
Joshua, , Thinking flexibly, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Showcase, Fall 2022, Drugs, Media, Call to Action, Community, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Orange Cove High School, Auto, 4The article “Cars That Stop Drunk Driving?” in BTW, talks about Biden releasing a statement for automakers to release...
Littering in Thailand
Yaritzi, , Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, Showcase, Environment, Climate Action, Environment & World, Orange Cove High School, trash, 2In the article, “Take Back Your Trash”(Upfront, 2021) I learned that in Thailand they are being more aware when...
Teenagers nowadays drive while using the phone.
Patricia, , Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, Showcase, Orange Cove High School, teenagers, Cars, 12In the article, “Driven to Distraction” (from upfront published on March 13, 2017) it explains that texting and driving...
Foreigners Entering America Debate
Vanessa, , This is America, Good Health and Well-Being, Coronavirus, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Showcase, Media, Orange Cove High School, COVID-19, 0The article, “Should Foreign Travelers who aren’t Vaccinated Against COVID-19 be Denied Entry to the United States?” talks about...
My Biography
Crystal, , Bio, Habits of Mind, Managing Impulsivity, Listening with understanding and empathy, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Summer 2022, Showcase, Quality Education, autobiography, LUTE-STEM, Habits of Mind, 2Hello, my name is Crystal Santana. I was born and raised in the Dominican Republic. My earliest education was...
Puzzle
Marlen, , Showcase, Reduced Inequalities, Listening with understanding and empathy, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gathering data through all senses, Thinking interdependently, Description of a Child, Lehman College, LUTE-STEM, 2Stacy Sophie Background: Stacy is a Spanish descendent, sweet and sometimes energetic six years old girl, who passed to second...
Get to Know Me
Regina, , Showcase, Quality Education, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Summer 2022, computer science, LUTE-STEM, 0Hello,I was born in the Dominican Republic and my parents named me Regina. I was one of the eleven...
A New Creation
Emily, , Remaining open to continuous learning, Summer 2022, Showcase, Quality Education, Bio, Teachers as Learners, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Creating, imagining, and innovating, 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, , Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Remaining open to continuous learning, Summer 2022, Showcase, Quality Education, Bio, Listening with understanding and empathy, LUTE-STEM, TeacherPrep, 0Back in 2019, I was asked by SCALE (a Stanford University center) to work on the creation of Deeper...
NFL to Hire More Diverse Coaches
Destiny, , Sports, Reduced Inequalities, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2022, Showcase, Orange Cove High School, COACHES, 5This article regarding NFL coaches titled, “NFL to Hire More Diverse Coaches” states plenty of information individuals need to...
High School Stress
Fernando HM, , Showcase, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2022, Orange Cove High School, Finals, 26I discovered in the article “The Coming Break” that high school students should not be concerned about their final...
Driverless Cars?
Fernando HM, , Spring 2022, Showcase, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, driverless cars, Orange Cove High School, 5Amitai Bin-Nun favors the idea of driverless cars being a good idea in the essay “Are Driverless Cars A...
Rise of A.I.
Yaseen, , Technology & Computer Science, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Remaining open to continuous learning, Spring 2022, Showcase, Technology, 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....
Actor Makes History at Oscars
Sophia, , Arts & Entertainment, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2022, Showcase, Oscars, Orange Cove High School, Oscars, deaf community, 5In the article it proves how one actor can make a difference. Troy Kotsur is the second deaf actor...
Screen Time: How much Should Children Have ?
Karen Sr, , Showcase, Quality Education, Technology, Technology & Computer Science, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Screentime, Orange Cove High School, 3In the article, “What Does Too Much Screen Time Do to Children’s Brains?” by Isabella, I was able to...
How Men and Children Affect Each Other’s Development
Lilyana, , Gathering data through all senses, Gender, Psychology, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, child development, mental health, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0Kyle D Pruett, a Clinical Professor of Child Psychiatry, dives into the differing experiences infants face with infants might...
Bidens Response to Ukraine wanting the U.S. help
Emmanuel, , Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2022, Showcase, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, History, Argument, This is America, #war, #UkraineandRussia, Orange Cove High School, 7In the article, “Ukraine Asks for More Help and Biden Responds” I learned that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky is...
Ukraine Asks for More Help and Biden Responds
Destiny, , Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2022, Showcase, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, War, Ukraine, Orange Cove High School, 6This article, “Ukraine Asks for More Help and Biden Responds” explains the horrific events that are occurring in Ukraine...
Mentality
Aaliyah, , Community, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, mental, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “Mental Health” (Youth voices, Nyalok) I learned that mental health is one of the most important...
Inspiring Women: Frida Kahlo and Malala Yousafzai
Marta, , Spring 2022, Showcase, Gender Equity (Women), Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, woman rights, Strong women, Berkeley High School, 9Today I would like to introduce Frida Kahlo and Malala Yosuafzai, and I would like to give you some...
Biden will travel to Europe next week for an extraordinary NATO meeting.
Paul, , Showcase, Questioning and posing problems, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Politics, Spring 2022, History, Call to Action, Argument, Protest, Student-Centered, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, #PeacefulProtest, #UkraineandRussia, War, 2This article talked about Biden’s trip to Europe next week, including meetings with NATO and the European Union. Biden...
A guide to what Russia and Ukraine want from talks- and where the red lines are
Paul, , Spring 2022, Inquiry, History, Call to Action, Argument, Protest, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, #UkraineandRussia, War, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, #PeacefulProtest, 4This article talked about the demands of both sides in Ukraine-Russia negotiations. Russia demands a guarantee that Ukraine will...
To protect Black women and save America from itself, elect Black women
Arual, , Black Lives Matter, Slavery, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Argument, Rights, Decision Making, Gender, Getting Started, Women in Action, Gender Equity (Women), Constitution, Stress, Questioning and posing problems, Politics, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Call to Action, Showcase, Voting, Race Relations, Social Class, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Black Women, 10America has given women the right to vote through the 19th Amendment, yet there are still many obstacles that...
What Does Too Much Screen Time Do to Children’s Brains?
Isabella, , Showcase, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Remaining open to continuous learning, Spring 2022, 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,...
What’s Next?
Jaylen, , Showcase, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Spring 2022, The U School, Black wall street, 2Executive DirectorAtlantic VenturesThe AtlanticATTN: Hayley Romer60 Madison Avenue6th Floor: The AtlanticNew York, NY 10010 Dear Brad Girson: I’m writing...
What if Dick Rowland Could Tell His Side of the Story?
Ny'Aira, , Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2022, Showcase, Race Relations, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Arts & Entertainment, Thinking flexibly, Black wall street, Racism, The U School, 3Executive DirectorAtlantic VenturesThe AtlanticATTN: Hayley Romer60 Madison Avenue6th Floor: The AtlanticNew York, NY 10010 Dear Brad Girson: I’m writing...
Career in Retail
Eliana, , Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2022, Career & Job Readiness, Creating Community, #careers, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “CAREERS: Retail” (btw) I learned that if you like to hang out and shop a career...
Tensions Rising between Russia and Ukraine
Rene, , Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gathering data through all senses, Showcase, Violence, War, Media, Argument, This is America, #war, #russia, #Tension, #Ukraine, #Biden, Orange Cove High School, 9Ukraine has tried establishing alliances with Western nations. Russia on the other hand has tried to maintain a relationship...
How to steal an Election legally
Jonathan, , Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2021, Showcase, Politics, Voting, Orange Cove High School, election, 0From a video that I saw was, “What is Gerrymandering?” (Upfront Log in required), it explains of what the...
bodega dreams
Yeury, , Crime, Community, Habits of Mind, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2021, Showcase, Drugs, Gangs, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 1This story is about a boy named Julio and he didn’t want to be called his real name any...
The Eulogy of Malcolm X
Cristin, , Race Relations, History, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2021, Showcase, P.U.L.S.E. High School, Malcolm X, DAY OF THE DEATH, 3The funeral of Malcolm X took place in Faith Temple Church Of God in Harlem. Ossie Davis delivered the...
Teachers
Asher, , Language, Read/Write Poems, Arts & Entertainment, Writing & Communication, Youth Activism, Stress, Point of View, Teachers as Learners, Scratch, NowComment, Oscars, Questioning and posing problems, Memoir Photos, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Teachers, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1I believe that teachers have a negative impact on student lives such as bad teachers and toxic environments such...
What Kind Of Freedom Should A Teen Have?
Michelle, , Privacy, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Quality Education, Rights, Family, Parents, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, teens, 2I believe that there is a limit to freedom and how parents decide to use it on their kids....
Why Leadership Skills Are Important
Mynor, , Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Taking responsible risks, Fall 2021, Showcase, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, ledaership, life skills, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 10Ever since I was very young I hated people telling me what to do which is why I have...
Zoos do more harm than good
Ava, , Environment & World, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Showcase, Fall 2021, Rights, Nature, Life on Land, inhumane, zoos, Animals Rights, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 7Humans have been displaying animals for entertainment for thousands of years. Zoos are overall great for people; being up...
Medical Marijuanas
Arlette, , Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Remaining open to continuous learning, Fall 2021, Showcase, Drugs, Research Help, Good Health and Well-Being, medical, Orange Cove High School, 0There is an epidemic running rampant throughout our country. This disease and crisis have claimed the lives of at...
Hispanic Heritage Month
Ivan, , Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2021, Showcase, Quality Education, History, Call to Action, Thinking flexibly, Hispanic Heritage Month, Orange Cove High School, Mexican pride, 0In the article “Hispanic Heritage Month” (btw) I learned that Hispanic heritage month is from September 15 to October...
Remembering Malcolm X
Cristy, , Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, Día de Muertos, P.U.L.S.E. High School, Día de Muertos, 0This wonderful Eulogy of Malcom X, that you can read and listen to here, took place in the Faith...
Remembering Hardworking, Honest, and Helpful Macario
Dewry, , Fall 2021, Día de Muertos, Showcase, Quality Education, Listening with understanding and empathy, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Character Traits and Relationships, Día de Muertos, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 0Macario, the protagonist in “The Third Guest,” a short story by B. Traven, has a few traits that influence...
Moral Development: A Social Domain Theory
Katherine, , Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gathering data through all senses, Fall 2021, Showcase, Family, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, moral development, RHS, 0Moral development has changed the way that people have interpreted certain things. An example of this development would be...
Perfect is Overrated
Julia, , Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gathering data through all senses, Fall 2021, Showcase, Social Media, Technology & Computer Science, RHS, perfectionism, 3In recent years, tech companies that run popular social media platforms have found ways to manipulate and control what...
Space Travel Is Useless!
Christopher, , Environment & World, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2021, Showcase, Politics, Space, #Space, Orange Cove High School, 4In the article, “YOU DECIDE Civilian Space Travel” (BTW) I learned that space travel is becoming more commercialized than...
Should College Athletes Be Paid?
Christopher, , Sports, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gathering data through all senses, Fall 2021, Showcase, college athletes, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 4College athletes are very talented in what they do, that is why they are in the position they are...
Dance Is My Passion
Kerly D, , Showcase, Immigration, Family, Bio ELL, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2021, Park Slope Collegiate, Dance, 4I am Kerly. I am 15 years old and I am from Ecuador. The most important thing you should...
Gender Neutrality
Brandi, , Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gender, Reduced Inequalities, Thinking flexibly, LGBTQ+, gender, Orange Cove High School, 1Thinking about what’s “normal” these days is different for everyone. Something that I don’t think should be okay is...
What Makes Me, Me
Aniya, , Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Remaining open to continuous learning, Summer 2021, Quality Education, Bio, bio, LUTE-STEM, getting Started, 1My name is Aniya Morales and I am from the beautiful, loud and diverse City of New York. I...
In this post, the author is…
Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision
Be clear!
Strive for accurate communication in both written and oral form; avoiding over-generalizations, distortions, deletions and exaggerations. (Click here to see more.)
Examples of students exhibiting this habit
- While reflecting on writing A New Creation, Emily describes how she is becoming “a better manager of her ideas”: NowComment annotation.