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Article: Overtourism is stressing our national parks. Here’s how visitors can help
Katie, , Life on Land, Environment, Nature, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0National Geographic’s article, “Overtourism is stressing our national parks. Here’s how visitors can help” seeks to provide more insight...
How can America’s National Parks combat overcrowding?
Katie, , Nature, Life on Land, Environment, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0It has become common today to dismiss the dangers of tourism, especially when for many cities it is a...
How hydrogen energy works
Talon, , Science, Fall 2023, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, #science, 0Hydrogen is an effective fuel source and can create energy by combustion or through reverse electrolysis. Hydrogen occurs in...
Article: Despite Crowding at National Parks, You Can Leave No Trace.
Katie, , Climate Action, Nature, Life on Land, Environment, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0This article talks about the seven steps to leaving no trace as visitors travel through America’s national parks. Although...
Overcrowding in National Parks is a decades long problem. Even since 1985, parks like Yellowstone have had to close...
Impacts of Climate Change
Giovanni, , Environment, Climate Action, Nature, earth, OCHS, Climate Change, 0In the article “ Climate Change Impacts ” ( NOAA 2021 ) I learned about the different impacts that...
The Mysterious Color of Streetlights
Jade 9150438, , Showcase, Nuclear Energy, Science, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Thinking flexibly, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, West Philadelphia High School, streetlights, 8Chemists John Bullough, Jakoah Brgoch, and Ram Seshadri were curious to come up with a conclusion on why the...
How do we prevent greenhouse emission?
Giovanni, , Nature, Environment, Climate Action, Environment & World, Climate Change, Greenhouse Gases, OCHS, 0In the article, “How Do We Reduce Greenhouse Gasses?” (UCAR 2020) I learned that there are many ways to...
How has the average height of an NBA player changed over time?
Jonathan, , Sports, Science, Fall 2023, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0Everyone knows that NBA players are some of the most athletic, gifted people in the world. One of the...
Dinosaurs coming back is not likely, but it is possible. The article from the Natural History Museum explains how...
Does Creativity Degrade as we become Older?
Benji, , Art, Science, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0As kids, everything is new to us, so we often fill in details for things we don’t understand. As...
When Will the Great Salt Lake Dry Up?
Katie, , Nature, Environment, Climate Action, Fall 2023, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 3The Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the western hemisphere, and it is at threat of...
Corals has a special relationship with a small algae called Zooplankton. NOAA says “The algae live within the coral...
Why do people have favorite words?
Allie, , Showcase, Psychology, Language, Habits of Mind, Judge Memorial, 2In an article from the New York Times, words are described as “conceptual symbols” that imply something more subtle...
In the article, “ What We Know About Climate Change” ( MIT Climate Portal ) is to know...
When Will Mars Be Colonized?
Nicholas, , Science & Math, Showcase, Space, Technology, space, colonization, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 2Before even discussing Mars, we must first discuss the sake of the colonization of the Moon, because it is...
Nurture v.s. Nature: Are people genetically predisposed to behavior?
Evan, , Habits of Mind, Thinking interdependently, Showcase, Persisting, Remaining open to continuous learning, Inquiry, Managing Impulsivity, Media, Listening with understanding and empathy, Thinking flexibly, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Photography, Striving for accuracy, Science, Questioning and posing problems, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Environment & World, Taking responsible risks, genetics, behavior, twins, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 3Are we born good, evil, or neither? According to the National Institute of Health, the answer would be yes…kinda....
How Do Positive and Negative Thoughts Affect our Work?
Kalli, , Fall 2023, Showcase, Science, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1When we look at how we can better our day, we are generally told to do something we enjoy...
Does astrological sign correlate with personality?
Han, , Showcase, Psychology, Science, Character Traits and Relationships, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1People often wonder if their astrological sign has a correlation to their personality traits. The short answer is no....
Anvi Sharma “I am not what I think I am, and I am not what you think I am....
The Psychology of Competition
Amiya, , Showcase, Psychology, Spring 2023, Psychology In Sports, WAMS, 0Can competition be healthy? According to Think Like A Monk by Jay Shetty1, competition hinders productivity. However, sports psychologists2...
Methane Natural Gas Rocket Fuel: A Breakthrough for Aerospace Research
Luke, , Space, Technology, Environment & World, Science & Math, rocket fuel, space, sustainability, Climate Action, rocket testing, methane, aerospace, 0https://bright-r.com.au/why-the-next-generation-of-rockets-will-be-powered-by-methane/ This article speaks about the transition to the use of methane natural gas as a main fuel for...
What’s On Your Mind? Here’s What YOU Are Thinking (Probably)
Gregory, , Psychology, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), article, WAMS, 0Introducing the ever-fascinating field of psychology: the scientific study of the human mind and its functions whereby psychologists seek...
DID COVID HEAL NATURE?
Kolby, , COVID Around the World, Nature, Environment & World, Nature, Animals, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, COVID-19, 0Did covid heal nature? The emergence of the CoronaVirus forced everyone indoors and into isolation. This left a weird...
Space Technology’s Impact on Crop Cultivation
Luke, , Space, Technology, Climate Action, Environment & World, Technology & Computer Science, space, technology, farming, Agriculture, data, satellite, 0The article “Tenchijin Harvests New Variety Rice Adopted to Climate Change by Space Big Data and IoT Technology” is...
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, 1Humans are naturally curious. Whether it’s babies or adults, people are always asking questions, learning, and using their senses....
The Magnitude of Global Warming May Become Extreme
Nico M, , Nature, Environment, Climate Action, Environment & World, Persisting, Managing Impulsivity, Gathering data through all senses, Showcase, Spring 2023, Global Warming, Climate Change, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1The article “‘Global Warming’ or ‘Climate Change?’: Which Is the Proper Term?” discusses the difference between the terms “global...
Adaptations of Space Technology to Reduce Harmful Emissions
Luke, , Space, Climate Action, Persisting, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Climate Action, space technology, Climate Change, 0The inventions resulting from space exploration and space research have been able to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and use...
How Space Technology Has Been Essential to Studying Climate Change
Luke, , Space, Technology, Climate Action, Environment & World, Science & Math, Global Warming, Climate Change, technology, Space Exploration, Climate Action, 0This article argues that humanity’s ventures to space and use of space technology have resulted in a greatly improved...
Saving and Preserving the worlds natural beauty
Kolby, , Beauty, Nature, Environment, Environment & World, Land, Nature, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, trees, 0It is vital to save and protect our worlds natural beauty specifically forests and rainforests. They are home to...
The James Webb Telescope Article Summary
Caroline M, , Fall 2022, AI, Showcase, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Space, Persisting, Thinking flexibly, Questioning and posing problems, James Webb Telescope, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1My Summary: On December 25, 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), or Webb, was launched from the European...
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, 3In the article, “Searching for U.F.O.s” (Upfront, 2022 subscription required) I learned that the government is taking sightings of...
In the article, “California is Burning,” (Upfront, 2018) I learned that California goes through wildfires every year. California has...
In the article, “Can We Save Monarch Butterflies?” (Upfront, 2022) I learned that the monarch butterfly is an endangered...
Review of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Nickel, , Fall 2022, Showcase, Science & Math, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Responding with wonderment and awe, William Stevenson, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0Book Review
Poland’s Nuclear Power
James, , Environment & World, Science & Math, Nuclear Energy, Affordable and Clean Energy, News, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0Poland is working on stepping away from coal as an energy source and is more interested in nuclear power....
Dissociative Identity Disorder: The Stigma, What It Actually Is, and How To Be a Better Ally
Jimmy, , Youth Activism, Reduced Inequalities, Fall 2022, Psychology, Bullying, mental illness, mental health, psychology, 0Not many people know what dissociative identity disorder (DID/OSDD) is, as it is more commonly referred to by its...
In the article Elephant Express (BTW, btwadmin, Sep 22, 2022) I was reassured that African elephants are still in...
In the article “Saving America’s Treasures” (Upfront, Bubar, 2022) it explained the many U.S. national parks and how these...
In the article,”Perseverance Rover Lands on Mars” (BTW, 2021). I learned that after spending 7 months traveling 470 million...
Debate on Zoo Ethicality
Nicole, , Environment & World, Nature, Environment, Orange Cove High School, zoos, Animals, Animal Rights, 1In the article, “Are Zoos Ethical?” (Upfront, Ashe, Marris 2022) I learned of the debate on whether zoos are...
Social Media and Its Effects on Nature
Christian, , Nature, Social Media, Technology & Computer Science, Nature, Social Media, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “Is Social Media Ruining Nature?” written by Chrisanne Grise (Upfront, 2019), I learned about the negative...
Day and Night I Always Dream With Open Eyes
Rafael, , Black Lives Matter At School, Science & Math, Showcase, Habits of Mind, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Race Relations, Responding with wonderment and awe, Social Class, Description of a Child, Summer 2022, Bio ELL, history, LUTE-STEM, black power, showcase, bilingual, 0Jose is a 13 year old bilingual student from the Dominican Republic who is literate in both Spanish and...
Descriptive Review of a Broken Child: Raheem
Jesse, , Summer 2022, Showcase, Quality Education, Psychology, Social Class, Listening with understanding and empathy, Gathering data through all senses, Responding with wonderment and awe, Description of a Child, LUTE-STEM, Descriptive Review, 1Physical Presence and Gesture Raheem is a 12-year old, (presumably) African-American student from upper Manhattan. As I was his...
Animal Physical Therapits
Madai, , Nature, Spring 2022, #physicaltherapits, Orange Cove High School, #animals, 0In the article, ¨Wildlife Rebilatator¨ (BTW) I learned the purpose of a wildlife rebilatator. Wildlife rebilatators are physical therapits...
Wind Turbines and Energy Sources
Ruendi, , Nuclear Energy, Affordable and Clean Energy, Environment & World, Energy, resources, Renewable Energy, 1In the article, “Winds of Change”(McGraw Hill) I learned that wind turbines are the source of energy and have...
How Natural Disasters Affect People
Lesly, , Environment & World, Nature, Nature, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article “Haiti Faces Series of Natural Disasters” I learned that Haiti faced the problem of political instability...
The Colorado River is at Risk
Aaliyah, , Nature, Life Below Water, Orange Cove High School, #GlobalWarming, #Water, 2In the article, “The Colorado River is Nearing its Limits” (Henry, YouthVoices) I learned that the Colorado River has...
The Future of Nuclear Energy in a Carbon-Constrained World (Executive Summary, MIT)
Sam, , Science & Math, Nuclear Energy, Renewable Energy, nuclear energy, 0In this 2018 Executive Summary, an interdisciplinary MIT study analyzed the future of nuclear energy in a world combatting...
Utilizing Genetically-Informed Research Designs to Better Understand Family Processes and Child Development: Implications for Adoption and Foster Care Focused Interventions
Evan, , Psychology, Good Health and Well-Being, Family, environment, psychology, genetics, mental health, evidence, adoption, research, hereditary, foster care, 0While pondering the question of Nature or Nurture, I wanted to apply it to a real world situation. The...
The controversial future of nuclear power in the U.S.
Sam, , Nuclear Energy, Science, Science & Math, nuclear energy, environment, future, 0In this National Geographic article (published May 4, 2021), two experts on nuclear energy give their opinions on what...
How Men and Children Affect Each Other’s Development
Lilyana, , Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gathering data through all senses, Gender, Psychology, 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...
Space traveling is something almost everyone wants to do. Imagine getting the opportunity to get to see how everything...
This article states that the AMA (American Medical Association) is working to reduce discrimination in healthcare through physician guidelines,...
Revolutionizing Space travel
Joseph, , Space, Science & Math, space, economy, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “Civilian Space Travel, I learned that the citizens of the U.S. are now able to take...
Relationship between Screen Time and Children
Yaseen, , Technology, Psychology, technology, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “What Does Too Much Screen Time Do to Children’s Brains?” (Upfront) I learned that screen time...
Russia Probably Won’t Cut Off Europe’s Gas, Because It’s ‘Essentially an Act of War’
Andrew, , Science, Politics, War, oil, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, russia, Ukraine, Economics, shortage, Gas, Money, WWIII, 0Europe finds itself in quite a predicament as Russia has supplied Europe’s natural gas for many many years which...
Dr. Brenda Shook is an associate professor of psychology at National University. She explains that the question isn’t “nature...
MIT “The Future of Nuclear Power” (Executive Summary)
Sam, , Environment & World, Science & Math, Nuclear Energy, Affordable and Clean Energy, sustainability, nuclear energy, environment, 0This 2003 interdisciplinary report from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology “The Future of Nuclear Power” and its subsequent 2009...
What’s Next for Nuclear Energy in 2021
Sam, , Nuclear Energy, Science & Math, nuclear energy, environment, sustainability, Renewable Energy, 0The Biden Administration has set a goal for America: it will be carbon neutral by 2050. The nuclear energy...
What’s Next for Nuclear Energy in 2021
Sam, , Science & Math, Nuclear Energy, Affordable and Clean Energy, Environment & World, nuclear energy, Energy, sustainability, 0The Biden Administration has set a goal for America: it will be carbon neutral by 2050. The nuclear energy...
“Old Buildings Matter: Sustainability and Existing buildings” article summary
Marisa, , Art, Science, sustainability, Architecture, renovation, 0Renovating old buildings is one of the most important steps in creating sustainable communities, many people think that with...
Biological and Cultural essentialism summary
Penelope, , Science, Science & Math, medicine, essentialism, 0This article is a research paper asking the question of whether cultural essentialism has primarily negative effects. They distinguish...
Shark Finning: Sharks Turned Prey
Zoe, , Nature, Environment, sharks, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Ocean, 0This article gives a good example of why people are fishing for sharks and why it’s dangerous. Shark finning,...
Nature vs. Nurture Debate Continues
Evan, , Environment & World, Psychology, environment, mentalhealth, character development, 0Though scientists don’t advocate for either nature or nurture, there are optimal methods in both that develop personality positively....
Addiction is More Common Than You May Think
Leonel, , Psychology, Nature, addiction, Orange Cove High School, 0Addiction. Once it becomes a part of you it’s hard to leave behind, it is bonded to you, and...
Nature vs. Nurture
Evan, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Psychology, experience, mentality, health, family, youth, 0Both factors work with each other; search for the most viable way to develop someone’s actions regarding their situation....
A brief history of racism in healthcare summary
Penelope, , Science, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Racism, medicine, 0Throughout our history, healthcare has mainly benefited those who are white and privileged. The foundations of healthcare are built...
Was there really fake snow at Winter Olympics?
Lexany, , Media, Science, Sports, Orange Cove High School, Climate Change, 0In the article “Fake Snow at the Winter Olympics” I learned that due to climate change it was really...
In the article, “You Decide: Civilian Space Travel,” I learned that there was a group of four civilians who...
New Vaccination Group
Jennifer Gz, , Science, COVID Around the World, safety, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “Vaccines for Kidns Under FIve” by McGraw Hill it explains how childred from 6 months to...
Are electric cars worth it or not?
Angel G, , Transportation, Technology, Science, Orange Cove High School, #cars, 1In the article ¨What is better, gas or electric powered cars¨ I learned the pros and cons of using...
I am offering my love to you, since I have nothing else to offer. Keep it close like a...
Surprise of a Sunset
Srinidhi, , Poems and Stories, Poetry, Nature, Creative Writing, Okemos High School, poetry, creative writing, 5I thought I’d awaken to a sky of silver. Heavy clouds covering the shining snow river. But there’s something...
You Decide: Civilians Travelling to Space
Yarelli, , Space, Environment & World, Orange Cove High School, #Space, 0In the article of BTW, “You Decide: Civilian Space Travel”, it says that in September of 2021 four people...
How Your Thumb is the key to the Galaxy – Book Review: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
Gabriel, , Space, Books or Plays, Science, douglas adams, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, book review, 0If you are looking for a book that will make you chuckle while simultaneously giving you an existential crisis...
To an owl
Ella, , Showcase, Fall 2021, Poetry, Nature, Life on Land, Environment, Environment & World, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Responding with wonderment and awe, Inklings, magazine, man vs nature, poetry, cinquain, Nature, Silver Creek High School, 17Warm nestDowny feathers, soft mossThe owl’s old bones shake asAxe seeks heartwood and the world falls fromAtlas’s shoulders Owl...
A trip to space
Ashley P, , Showcase, Space, Raise Your Voice, Thinking flexibly, Questioning and posing problems, Fall 2021, space, student, Orange Cove High School, 17In the article, “YOU DECIDE: Civilian Space Travel” (McGraw Hill) there was a group of four civilians who had...
Permanent cure for the flu
Monica, , Remaining open to continuous learning, Fall 2021, Showcase, Argument, Science, Technology & Computer Science, Good Health and Well-Being, Thinking flexibly, worldwide issues, Orange Cove High School, 3In the article, “Permanent Cure for the Common Cold” (BTW) I learned that when the temperature started to change...
A Possible Cure for Alzheimer’s
Karen SI, , Fall 2021, Showcase, Science, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Responding with wonderment and awe, Remaining open to continuous learning, 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...
Blue River
Ella, , Fall 2021, Showcase, Poetry, Nature, Environment & World, Clean Water and Sanitation, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Responding with wonderment and awe, Inklings, magazine, poetry, Nature, Silver Creek High School, 0There is a strong riverOver the hill from my grandmother’s houseAnd although she does not know my nameShe knows...
Changing Pollution
Jamie, , Good Health and Well-Being, Nature, Science, Climate Change, Pollution, Air pollution, 0Nowadays pollution is a widely known topic. Especially with global warming happening. As humans, we need to step up...
Is there life beyond Earth?
Claire B, , Environment & World, Space, Science, Mars Exploration, curiosity rover, extraterrestrial, space, mars, Space Exploration, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0Is there life beyond Earth? I would say yes, I think it’s very likely that there is life beyond...
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, zoos, Animals Rights, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, inhumane, 7Humans have been displaying animals for entertainment for thousands of years. Zoos are overall great for people; being up...
Civilian Space Travel
Neftaly, , Responding with wonderment and awe, Fall 2021, Showcase, Space, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Questioning and posing problems, space travel, Orange Cove High School, 2In the article “You Decide: Civilian Space Travel” I learned that people are traveling to space. A CEO, a...
The First-Ever Native American Put Forward For The National Parks Service
Ruendi, , Questioning and posing problems, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Remaining open to continuous learning, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Fall 2021, Nature, Environment, Environment & World, National Parks, Nature, Orange Cove High School, Native Americans, 1In the article, “First Native Americans Nominated To National Parks Service”(McGraw Hill), I learned that Chuck Sams is a...
Should civilians be able to travel to space?
Nichole, , Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Questioning and posing problems, Taking responsible risks, Fall 2021, Showcase, Nuclear Energy, Space, Wonder, Orange Cove High School, space travel, 2Everyone dreams of being an Astronaut, and now it’s even more of a possibility to be one more than...
Approaching Silence
Andrea L, , Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Thinking flexibly, Remaining open to continuous learning, Fall 2021, Showcase, Psychology, Bullying, This is America, shyness, Orange Cove High School, 0In the text, “The Dilemma: Keeping Quiet” (Upfront), I learned that there are desirable ways to approach introverts. The...
YOU DECIDE: Civilian Space Travel
Luis, , Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Thinking flexibly, Questioning and posing problems, Fall 2021, Showcase, Space, Science, Orange Cove High School, student, 0In the article, “YOU DECIDE: Civilian Space Travel”, (Mcgraw Hill), I learned that just two months ago, an aerospace...
Climate Change is Affecting Coral Reefs
Sayra, , Environment, Life Below Water, Gathering data through all senses, Remaining open to continuous learning, Fall 2021, Showcase, Nature, Orange Cove High School, #coralreef, 3In the article ” Coral Reefs Show Damage From Climate Change.” I learned that coral reefs are important because...
The Uprising of Fear During Covid-19
Megan K, , Psychology, Good Health and Well-Being, Coronavirus, Listening with understanding and empathy, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Fall 2021, 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, , Science, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Questioning and posing problems, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Showcase, Remaining open to continuous learning, Fall 2021, Space, Technology, Environment, Orange Cove High School, worldwide issues, #NASA, #Economy, controversies, 1In the article, “Civilian Space Travel” (McGraw Hill), I learned that in September 2021 four people, a CEO, a...
The damages of child and mother separation
Adalia, , Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Questioning and posing problems, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Fall 2021, Showcase, Psychology, RHS, experimentation, 10Science evolves to help provide better opportunities, yet in order to make these advancements science sometimes takes it too...
Herd Mentality
Daniela, , Questioning and posing problems, Gathering data through all senses, Remaining open to continuous learning, Fall 2021, Showcase, Psychology, Community, Good Health and Well-Being, humanity, RHS, 4Ever since humans are little kids, everyone always tries to fit into a group. While growing up, people search...
Nature vs. Nurture
Emily, , Nature, Questioning and posing problems, Gathering data through all senses, Remaining open to continuous learning, Fall 2021, Showcase, Quality Education, Psychology, RHS, Nature vs. nurture, 3We separate everything about ourselves into two categories, nature vs. nurture. The debate over nature vs. nurture focuses on...
Nurture Defines Our Identities
Madison, , Showcase, Psychology, Nature, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Remaining open to continuous learning, Fall 2021, RHS, nature vs. nature, 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, Listening with understanding and empathy, Questioning and posing problems, Gathering data through all senses, Remaining open to continuous learning, Fall 2021, Showcase, Psychology, Good Health and Well-Being, covid19, RHS, 1The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on every person – nationwide. However, this toll is different for everyone....
Space Travel Is Useless!
Christopher, , Showcase, Politics, Space, Environment & World, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2021, Orange Cove High School, #Space, 4In the article, “YOU DECIDE Civilian Space Travel” (BTW) I learned that space travel is becoming more commercialized than...
Safe
Ella, , Thinking flexibly, Gathering data through all senses, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Showcase, Remaining open to continuous learning, Poetry, Poems and Stories, Fall 2021, Nature, Creative Writing, Environment & World, Silver Creek High School, Fall 2021, Climate Change Effects, national day of writing, environment, writeout, magazine, Climate Action, 14Flow in Flow out Baby’s breath, Moss Lung, cling to the mouth of the cave, Rustled by her breath,...
Space Traveling
Rene, , Beauty, Life on Land, Space, Environment & World, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), #Space, #Awesome, #Adventure, #Perspective, 0If you had the chance to travel to space, would you? In this text, I will describe how space...
Civilization Space Travel
Christian, , Space, Science, Space Exploration, Orange Cove High School, 2In the article, “Civilian Space Travel” I learned that the first all-civilian crew travel to orbit Earth on a...
Cell Phone Horns
Maria Z, , Research Help, Technology, Science, Technology & Computer Science, cell phones, teens, Orange Cove High School, 3In the document “Cell Phone Horns” i learned that Last month, a story hit the news that scared a...
How Will Bees Be Used With The New Discovery?
Ruendi, , COVID Around the World, Nature, Technology, Science, Bio, Orange Cove High School, Covid 19, #pandemic, science, technology, bees, 1In the article, “These Bees Can Smell Covid”, (New York Times, Upfront) I learned that bees can smell COVID...
Ethics of Stanford Prison Experiment
Emmy, , Prison, Psychology, ethics, Prison system, #psychology, stanford prison experiment, 1The Stanford Prison Experiment was cruel and inhumane but led to great psychological change and discovery. The study was...
How Engineering is as much of an Art as it is a Science
Gabriel, , Quality Education, Art, Space, Career & Job Readiness, art, science, engineering, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1As fall approaches, seniors at high schools begin thinking about what interests and careers they want to pursue as...
Does Power Corrupt?
Claire B, , Psychology, Politics, Voting, Social Class, Science, power, voting, Leaders, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Manipulation, government, Corrupt Politicians, 0Why is it that corrupt people always find themselves in positions of power? Perhaps the answer to this is...
In the article “Bison On the Rebound” (Upfront) I learned there is a reservation center named the Fort Peck...
National Parks!
Lily T, , Showcase, Nature, Life on Land, Fall 2021, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, National Parks, writeout, 6In AP Lang, we asked 10 questions and had to find the answer using an article. My question was...
Psychology on the aftermath of betrayal
Adalia, , Showcase, Psychology, Good Health and Well-Being, Fall 2021, RHS, betrayal, 9People everywhere experience the harshness of betrayal. Whether it was when a friend hung out with someone else, a...
Hidden Emotions
Raniyah, , Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Fall 2021, Poetry, This Is My Body, Psychology, History, Community, Good Health and Well-Being, Creating, imagining, and innovating, magazine, The U School, #TheTruth, #emotions, 15This is my body. In it are hidden emotions. Emotions from a dark place with a burnt dust smell....
The End of the World, When Will it Happen?
Madison, , Environment & World, Questioning and posing problems, Fall 2021, Showcase, Science, Climate Action, universe, science, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 6A scary yet vague question, I know, but is there a specific time in which we suspect the world...
Madison, , Questioning and posing problems, Environment, Science, science, universe questions, questions, universe, 0
Before researching this, I was expecting more of a concise, to the point answer. But that is not the...
How Do Concussions Affect Teenagers?
Zoe, , Science, Life Skills & Fitness, Good Health and Well-Being, injury, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Concussions, 8Everyday, we’re learning more and more about concussions. Something coming to light is that teenagers can have more severe...
There are multiple parts that play into the function of the brain. Multiple different chemicals, different processes that go...
Is A Positive Attitude REALLY Important To An Athlete’s Performance?
Andrea, , Showcase, Sports, Psychology, Good Health and Well-Being, Fall 2021, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Psychology In Sports, 7Emotion can affect the cognitive function, energy level, and physical performance of an athlete. If an athlete is in...
Does a Positive Outlook have an Effect on Performance?
Isabella, , Sports, Psychology, Good Health and Well-Being, Fall 2021, Showcase, sports, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, mindset, Positivity, 4Sometimes in more individually oriented sports like tennis and golf, players often find themselves spiralling down a negative mindset...
Why do we dream and does mental health affect our dreams?
Neve, , Showcase, Psychology, Mind Dump, Good Health and Well-Being, Fall 2021, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, sleep, conscious mind, 6Some psychologists claim that dreams are the firing of neurons during a state of rest, while others suggest that...
Why is nuclear energy not only outrageous but inefficient?
Maya, , Showcase, Nuclear Energy, Climate Action, Environment & World, Fall 2021, nuclear energy, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1Nuclear warfare is not only inhumane but inefficient against carbon emissions. The catastrophic events experienced in Japan are prime...
What methods of flattery do politicians use to gain a following?
Sammy, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Psychology, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, psychology, Politics, 0Throughout political campaigns, it is clear that politicians used many different methods of flattery in order to gain their...
In the article “Written Among the Stars” ( Mcgraw Hill), I learned that asteroids have names. I found it...
Among the Stars
Sayra, , Showcase, Space, Reduced Inequalities, Fall 2021, nasa, Orange Cove High School, 5In the article “Written Among the Stars” ( Mcgraw Hill), I learned that asteroids have names. I found it...
Wildlife Rehabilitator
Ernesto, , Environment & World, Fall 2021, Showcase, Nature, Life on Land, Orange Cove High School, lovefor animals, 0In the article, “Wildlife Rehabilitator” I learned that these people are like veterinarians but you take your pets to...
Were gunshots the only solution to safety?
Valarie, , Showcase, Nature, Life on Land, Environment, Fall 2021, gorilla, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “The Cincinnati Zoo Gorilla Incident”(BTW), I discovered a debatable subject regarding a child dropping into a...
Perseverance Rover Lands on Mars: What does this mean for the future of Mars research?
Leonel, , Fall 2021, Showcase, Space, Science, nasa, Orange Cove High School, Mars Exploration, 0On February 18th 2021, the Perseverance rover first touched down on Mars’s surface, this NASA mission was sent specifically...
Can a Giant Laser Control the Weather?
Christian, , Media, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Fall 2021, Showcase, Nature, Orange Cove High School, Lightning, 2In the article “Can a Giant Laser Control the Weather” the writer explains that Switzerland is trying something new,...
How Amazing is Katherine Johnson
Daniel, , Space, This is America, Space Exploration, Orange Cove High School, 0The article, “Katherine Johnson dies at 101” was about how this woman named Katherine Johnson was the first African...
Haiti Against Natural Disasters
Adalberto, , Environment & World, Nature, natural disasters, Orange Cove High School, disaster relief, 2In the article “Haiti Faces Series of Natural Disasters”(McGraw-Hill) I read that Haiti was hit by a massive earthquake....
Raging wildfires in California
Damian, , Nature, Environment & World, Orange Cove High School, #wildfires2021, 0In the article, “California Battles Deadly Wildfires” (Mcgraw Hill) Wildfires are still raging across Northern California, and firefighters are...
The art of letting go
Amra, , Showcase, Psychology, Books or Plays, Spring 2021, showcase, Harvest Collegiate High School, 15Recently, I read The Art Of Letting Go by Rania Naim. I appreciated this book. I came across parts...
Will Cloning Save Endangered Animals?
Yamile, , Showcase, Nature, Science, Spring 2021, Animals, cloning, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article, “Clones to the Rescue?” scientists may have discovered a way to save endangered animals. This can...
Did you know that scientists are working on developing a meat-free alternative? A lab-based type of meat is the...
Fusion Power and Future Technologies
Thomas, , Affordable and Clean Energy, Environment & World, Spring 2021, Showcase, Nuclear Energy, future, technology, MIT, clean energy, #Technology #Future, fusion energy, nuclear energy, fusion, 1At the rate that humans are producing greenhouse gases, we are likely going to cause irreversible changes to the...
Problem Section – Ocean Pollution
Megan, , Nature, Environment, Environment & World, RHS, #RHS, #oceans, 4Since the beginning of time, humans have used the oceans as their own personal trash can, dumping so much...
Bears Ears National Monument and the Antiquities Act
Milo, , Spring 2021, Showcase, Nature, Environment, Environment & World, Responsible Consumption and Production, National Monuments, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1This week, after reading over this New York Times article, I learned more about how the motion to reduce...
How Far Is Too Far?
Meghan, , Psychology, Good Health and Well-Being, Spring 2021, Showcase, mental health, RHS, 13What defines a negative mental health stigma? Is it the person who has the mental illness or is it...
Sleep deprivation is becoming an epidemic among high school students
Nicolette, , Showcase, Psychology, Good Health and Well-Being, Spring 2021, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, sleep, 1The phenomenon of sleep deprivation among high school students is a continuous cycle. After a long day at school,...
The truth about our plastic
Gerardo, , Environment & World, Nature, Orange Cove High School, plastic pollution, 0Ever since World War 2 began, plastic has been a massive global problem. Most Americans think that it will...
Mental Illness & Time
Dominique, , Showcase, Psychology, Good Health and Well-Being, Coronavirus, Spring 2021, mental health, Orange Cove High School, Pandemic, 0In the article, “Students & The Pandemic” by Aaliyah M she speaks on how the pandemic has affected plenty...
A Night/Gloomy Morning In NYC
Drew, , Gathering data through all senses, Showcase, Poetry, Nature, Read/Write Poems, Spring 2021, writeout, Harvest Collegiate High School, nwpplaces, 1Darkness spreads as the sun is ready to sleep. Lights increase, crowds start to flee. The moonlight bounces off the empty...
Electric Car Batteries
Thomas, , Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Spring 2021, Showcase, Environment & World, Science & Math, Electric Cars, Energy Consumption, alternative energy, clean energy, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Cars, 6As scientists have discovered over the last few decades, one of the main contributors to the CO2 released into...
RUN!!!!!
Saniya, , Science, Writing & Communication, Fall 2020, short fiction, Showcase, War, Stories, Environment, The U School, supernatural, thriller, 0I watched as The giant, poisonous, green looking cloud rise into the sky and flooded the whole city, I...
Unashamed Conversations About Unmet Mental Health Needs
Maddie, , Showcase, Psychology, Good Health and Well-Being, Fall 2020, mental health, RHS, 3Impulse buying, binge watching, unemployment, and millions of deaths. The feelings of instability and insecurity plague the lives of...
Recently, I read The Marian, by Andy Weir. I liked this book. I think that the way he was...