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The Psychology of Competition
Amiya, , Psychology, Spring 2023, Showcase, 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, , Technology, Environment & World, Science & Math, Space, sustainability, Climate Action, rocket testing, methane, aerospace, rocket fuel, space, 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, , Nature, Environment & World, COVID Around the 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, , Technology, Climate Action, Environment & World, Technology & Computer Science, Space, technology, farming, Agriculture, data, satellite, space, 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, , Good Health and Well-Being, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gathering data through all senses, Spring 2023, Showcase, Psychology, WAMS, soft textures, 0Humans 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, , Environment, Climate Action, Environment & World, Persisting, Managing Impulsivity, Gathering data through all senses, Showcase, Spring 2023, Nature, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Global Warming, Climate Change, 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, , Persisting, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, Showcase, Space, Climate Action, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Climate Action, space technology, Climate Change, 1The 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, technology, Space Exploration, Climate Action, Global Warming, Climate Change, 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, Nature, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, trees, Land, 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, , Showcase, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Space, Persisting, Thinking flexibly, Questioning and posing problems, Fall 2022, AI, 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, , Responding with wonderment and awe, Fall 2022, Showcase, Space, Science & Math, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Aliens, Space Exploration, Orange Cove High School, 2In 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, , 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
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, , Reduced Inequalities, Fall 2022, Psychology, Bullying, Youth Activism, psychology, mental illness, mental health, 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, , Nature, Environment, Environment & World, zoos, Animals, Animal Rights, Orange Cove High School, 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, , Social Media, Technology & Computer Science, Nature, 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, , Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Race Relations, Responding with wonderment and awe, Social Class, Description of a Child, Summer 2022, Bio ELL, Black Lives Matter At School, Science & Math, Showcase, Habits of Mind, 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, , Quality Education, Psychology, Social Class, Listening with understanding and empathy, Gathering data through all senses, Responding with wonderment and awe, Description of a Child, Summer 2022, Showcase, 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, Orange Cove High School, #animals, #physicaltherapits, 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, , Environment & World, Nuclear Energy, Affordable and Clean Energy, 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, , Nature, Environment & World, 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, , Nuclear Energy, Science & Math, nuclear energy, Renewable 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, genetics, mental health, evidence, adoption, research, hereditary, foster care, environment, psychology, 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, environment, future, nuclear energy, 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, , Gender, Psychology, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gathering data through all senses, 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, , Psychology, Technology, Orange Cove High School, technology, 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, , Politics, Science, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, russia, Ukraine, Economics, shortage, Gas, Money, WWIII, War, oil, 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, , Science & Math, Nuclear Energy, Affordable and Clean Energy, Environment & World, nuclear energy, environment, sustainability, 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, environment, sustainability, Renewable Energy, nuclear 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, , Nuclear Energy, Affordable and Clean Energy, Environment & World, Science & Math, 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, Architecture, renovation, sustainability, 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, , Environment, Nature, 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, , Psychology, Environment & World, 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, , Psychology, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, mentality, health, family, youth, experience, 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, , Sports, Media, Science, Climate Change, Orange Cove High School, 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, , COVID Around the World, Science, Orange Cove High School, safety, 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, , Poetry, Nature, Creative Writing, Poems and Stories, Okemos High School, poetry, creative writing, 4I 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, , Environment & World, Space, #Space, Orange Cove High School, 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, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, book review, douglas adams, 0If you are looking for a book that will make you chuckle while simultaneously giving you an existential crisis...
To an owl
Ella, , Nature, Life on Land, Environment, Environment & World, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Fall 2021, Poetry, magazine, man vs nature, poetry, cinquain, Nature, Silver Creek High School, Inklings, 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, , Space, Raise Your Voice, Thinking flexibly, Questioning and posing problems, Fall 2021, Showcase, 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, , Showcase, Argument, Science, Technology & Computer Science, Good Health and Well-Being, Thinking flexibly, Remaining open to continuous learning, Fall 2021, 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, , Showcase, Science, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Responding with wonderment and awe, Remaining open to continuous learning, Fall 2021, health, Orange Cove High School, Alzheimers, 3In the article, “Stuff You Should Know: A Vaccine for Alzheimer’s?” (McGraw Hill) I learned that there is another...
Blue River
Ella, , Nature, Environment & World, Clean Water and Sanitation, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Responding with wonderment and awe, Fall 2021, Showcase, Poetry, magazine, poetry, Nature, Silver Creek High School, Inklings, 0There is a strong riverOver the hill from my grandmother’s houseAnd although she does not know my nameShe knows...
Changing Pollution
Jamie, , Nature, Science, Good Health and Well-Being, 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, , Space, Science, Environment & World, curiosity rover, extraterrestrial, space, mars, Space Exploration, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Mars Exploration, 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, , Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Showcase, Fall 2021, Rights, Nature, Life on Land, Environment & World, Animals Rights, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, inhumane, zoos, 7Humans have been displaying animals for entertainment for thousands of years. Zoos are overall great for people; being up...
Civilian Space Travel
Neftaly, , Showcase, Space, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Questioning and posing problems, Responding with wonderment and awe, Fall 2021, 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, , Showcase, Remaining open to continuous learning, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Fall 2021, Nature, Environment, Environment & World, Questioning and posing problems, Responding with wonderment and awe, Nature, Orange Cove High School, Native Americans, National Parks, 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, , Questioning and posing problems, Taking responsible risks, Fall 2021, Showcase, Nuclear Energy, Space, Wonder, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, space travel, Orange Cove High School, 2Everyone dreams of being an Astronaut, and now it’s even more of a possibility to be one more than...
Approaching Silence
Andrea L, , Thinking flexibly, Remaining open to continuous learning, Fall 2021, Showcase, Psychology, Bullying, This is America, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Orange Cove High School, shyness, 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, , Thinking flexibly, Questioning and posing problems, Fall 2021, Showcase, Space, Science, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, student, Orange Cove High School, 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, , Life Below Water, Gathering data through all senses, Remaining open to continuous learning, Fall 2021, Showcase, Nature, Environment, #coralreef, Orange Cove High School, 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, , Coronavirus, Listening with understanding and empathy, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Fall 2021, Showcase, Psychology, Good Health and Well-Being, RHS, fear, 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, , Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Questioning and posing problems, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Showcase, Remaining open to continuous learning, Fall 2021, Space, Technology, Environment, Science, worldwide issues, #NASA, #Economy, controversies, Orange Cove High School, 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, , Questioning and posing problems, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Fall 2021, Showcase, Psychology, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, experimentation, RHS, 10Science evolves to help provide better opportunities, yet in order to make these advancements science sometimes takes it too...
Herd Mentality
Daniela, , Remaining open to continuous learning, Fall 2021, Showcase, Psychology, Community, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Gathering data through all senses, 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, , Questioning and posing problems, Gathering data through all senses, Remaining open to continuous learning, Fall 2021, Showcase, Quality Education, Psychology, Nature, Nature vs. nurture, RHS, 3We separate everything about ourselves into two categories, nature vs. nurture. The debate over nature vs. nurture focuses on...
Nurture Defines Our Identities
Madison, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Remaining open to continuous learning, Fall 2021, Showcase, Psychology, Nature, 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, , 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, Coronavirus, RHS, covid19, 1The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on every person – nationwide. However, this toll is different for everyone....
Space Travel Is Useless!
Christopher, , Space, Environment & World, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2021, Showcase, Politics, 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, , 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, Thinking flexibly, environment, writeout, magazine, Climate Action, Silver Creek High School, Fall 2021, Climate Change Effects, national day of writing, 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...
Mind Hunter by John Douglas and Mike Olshaker
Sammy, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Psychology, Crime, Mindhunter, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0Hello, My name is Sammy Jacobsen, and currently, I am reading Mindhunter by John Douglas and Mike Olshaker. This...
How Will Bees Be Used With The New Discovery?
Ruendi, , Science, Bio, COVID Around the World, Nature, Technology, bees, Orange Cove High School, Covid 19, #pandemic, science, technology, 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, , Career & Job Readiness, Quality Education, Art, Space, 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, Leaders, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Manipulation, government, Corrupt Politicians, power, voting, 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, , Fall 2021, Showcase, Psychology, Good Health and Well-Being, RHS, betrayal, 9People everywhere experience the harshness of betrayal. Whether it was when a friend hung out with someone else, a...
Hidden Emotions
Raniyah, , Good Health and Well-Being, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Fall 2021, Poetry, This Is My Body, Psychology, History, Community, #emotions, magazine, The U School, #TheTruth, 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, , Science, Climate Action, Environment & World, Questioning and posing problems, Fall 2021, Showcase, science, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, universe, 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, universe questions, questions, universe, science, 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, , Fall 2021, Showcase, Sports, Psychology, Good Health and Well-Being, Psychology In Sports, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 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, , Showcase, Sports, Psychology, Good Health and Well-Being, Fall 2021, 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, , Environment & World, Fall 2021, Showcase, Nuclear Energy, Climate Action, 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, , Psychology, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, psychology, Politics, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 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, , Reduced Inequalities, Fall 2021, Showcase, Space, Orange Cove High School, nasa, 5In the article “Written Among the Stars” ( Mcgraw Hill), I learned that asteroids have names. I found it...
Wildlife Rehabilitator
Ernesto, , Showcase, Nature, Life on Land, Environment & World, Fall 2021, 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, , Fall 2021, Showcase, Nature, Life on Land, Environment, 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, , Showcase, Nature, Media, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Fall 2021, 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, Orange Cove High School, Space Exploration, 0The article, “Katherine Johnson dies at 101” was about how this woman named Katherine Johnson was the first African...
Haiti Against Natural Disasters
Adalberto, , Nature, Environment & World, 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, , Environment & World, Nature, 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, , Spring 2021, Showcase, Nature, Science, cloning, Orange Cove High School, Animals, 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, , Spring 2021, Showcase, Nuclear Energy, Affordable and Clean Energy, Environment & World, fusion energy, nuclear energy, fusion, future, technology, MIT, clean energy, #Technology #Future, 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, #oceans, RHS, #RHS, 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, , Environment & World, Responsible Consumption and Production, Spring 2021, Showcase, Nature, Environment, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, National Monuments, 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, , Showcase, Psychology, Good Health and Well-Being, Spring 2021, 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, , Good Health and Well-Being, Spring 2021, Showcase, Psychology, 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, , Nature, Environment & World, 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, , Coronavirus, Spring 2021, Showcase, Psychology, Good Health and Well-Being, Pandemic, mental health, Orange Cove High School, 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, , Spring 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Showcase, Poetry, Nature, Read/Write Poems, Harvest Collegiate High School, nwpplaces, writeout, 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, , Environment & World, Science & Math, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Spring 2021, Showcase, Cars, Electric Cars, Energy Consumption, alternative energy, clean energy, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 6As scientists have discovered over the last few decades, one of the main contributors to the CO2 released into...
RUN!!!!!
Saniya, , War, Stories, Environment, Science, Writing & Communication, Fall 2020, short fiction, Showcase, 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...
You, Yourself, and Your Being
Hannah, , Showcase, Psychology, Good Health and Well-Being, Fall 2020, Self-reflection, psychology, human nature, RHS, 1In life, artwork, and especially literature, the narrative is often formed to the understanding of good vs. evil. There...
Historical Trauma
Chloe, , Good Health and Well-Being, Fall 2020, Showcase, Drugs, Psychology, History, mental health, Native Americans, 0Native American communities face many obstacles, one being a huge mental health crisis. Native Americans have endured a brutal...
The Race For A Vaccine
Heidi, , Argument, Science, Decision Making, Coronavirus, Vaccines, Pandemic, Covid 19, 0In the article “The race For A Vaccine” by Patricia Smith writes about scientists are desperately trying to create...
Technology advancement
Gage, , Nature, Technology, Climate Action, Environment & World, Technology & Computer Science, Design & Style, future, technology, air, 1Fuel cell technology is evolving into a new system of fuel cell technology. That advancement has been advanced to...
How much Trash Is In the Ocean?
Katie, , Environment, AAPI Heritage, Environment & World, Life Below Water, Fall 2020, Showcase, Nature, biodegradable, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, cleanocean, oceantrash, greatpacificgarbage, garbagepatch, marinelife, 5There is an astounding amount of trash in the ocean. National Geographic claims “there are 5.25 trillion pieces of...
Why can’t you just be happy for once?
Maddie, , Showcase, Family, Psychology, Life Skills & Fitness, Good Health and Well-Being, Fall 2020, Parents, anxiety, RHS, 4Endlessly drowning in a pool full of emotions and weight. Paralyzed with fear and a place I could not...
What would you choose?- Wealth VS. Happiness
Hanna, , Psychology, Happiness, Point of View, Career & Job Readiness, career, happiness, Wealth, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 2Personally, I think I would choose wealth over happiness because since our modern-day is such a capitalistic society that...
Unsustainable Bee Population Decrease
Mia, , Nature, Life on Land, Environment, save the bees, #enviroment, save our planet, 0Wild honeybee populations have been declining in recent years. One cause that was seriously underestimated is urbanization. A study...
Recently There have been lots of wildfires in some U.S. states and they are going to get worse and...
The twin
Jaylene, , Literature Guides, Guides, Character Traits and Relationships, Psychology, Crime, Books or Plays, Harvest Collegiate High School, #book, #psychology, 7Ivy, the protagonist in The Twin, has a few traits that influence her relationships with others. One, she is...
Non-Religious Pilgrimage
Izzy, , Happiness, Good Health and Well-Being, Fall 2020, Showcase, Nature, Wonder, RHS, pilgrimage, 3Often associated with religious motives, pilgrimage is the long, arduous journey meant to enlighten one about his or herself...
Climate Change is Not Controversial… It’s Really Happening
Miles, , Nature, Environment, Climate Action, Environment & World, Science & Math, Fall 2020, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Temperature Changes, Global Warming, Climate Change, 10There’s no denying that global warming is one of the main world issues, but even with the scientific evidence,...
In the article, “Are Driverless Cars a Good Idea?” I learned that there are many positive and negative features...
Procrastination in Teenagers.
Isabella, , Fall 2020, Showcase, Stress, Psychology, Good Health and Well-Being, teenagers, mental illness, mental health, student, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Procrastination, 7Procrastination is well known throughout most of the population, especially in highschool and university students. Parents see procrastination as...
Why Is Air Pollution In Utah So Bad?
Katie, , Fall 2020, Showcase, Nature, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Utah, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Air pollution, emission, inversion, health Effects, 1Utah’s poor air quality has to do with the geography of our state. According to the Utah Department of Environmental...
Animal Testing
Mia, , Fall 2020, Showcase, Life on Land, Science, #boiscience And ethics, animal abuse, animal testing, 3“The term ‘animal testing‘ refers to procedures performed on living animals for purposes of research into basic biology and...
New Normal Class of 2021
Selena, , Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Showcase, Quality Education, Psychology, Orange Cove High School, Pandemic, #2021, seniors, 0In today’s time, it has been hard and stressful coping with everything. The most impacted are the younger generation...
Youth Mental Health and COVID-19
Sage, , Quality Education, Psychology, Coronavirus, Fall 2020, September 2020, Showcase, emotions, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 2With Covid-19, the overall mental health of students has drastically decreased. The lack of meaningful social connections follows directly...
Is Boredom A Good Thing?
Osiris, , Showcase, Psychology, Fall 2020, Orange Cove High School, boredom, 9People often use the phrase “Boredom is for boring people” but what if there is more to uncover. In...
Another Attack?
Monserrat, , Coronavirus, Fall 2020, Showcase, Science, Orange Cove High School, Pandemic, Covid 19, 1In the end of 2019 and the start of 2020, an event that no one ever thought that was...
Could humans eventually live on Mars?
Rosa, , Showcase, Space, Science & Math, Summer 2020, Fall 2020, mars, Orange Cove High School, 5Going to Mars is a serious topic. Space experts are debating all over the world whether we humans should...
The logic behind midpoint and covariance
Shaun, , Science & Math, Spring 2020, Covariance, education, Math, Algebra, Midpoint, 0Both terms go in hand by hand. They are inseparable. Take them as a pair. If you are dealing...
IS THE CORONAVIRUS UNINTENTIONALLY HELPING THE EARTH?
Pauline, , Environment, Environment & World, Nature, earth, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, coronavirus, planet, 1With the pandemic of the coronavirus rising and people staying in I have begun to wonder if the planet...
Is a flu pandemic coming… or here?
Sophia, , Showcase, Science, Good Health and Well-Being, January 2020, medicine, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 7We think of the flu as a common seasonal illness that everyone is bound to get, right? Wrong, during...
Here’s how Russia’s new weapon would leave us defenseless.
Charlie, , Fall 2019, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Rights, Politics, History, War, Argument, American Creed, Showcase, Violence, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Nuclear Energy, nuclearweapons, icbm, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, russia, 3Ever since the beginning of the Manhattan project in 1942, humans have been obsessed with the inhalation total of...
Do video games contribute to youth violence?
Dominic, , Gaming, Call to Action, Argument, Fall 2019, Showcase, Good Health and Well-Being, Violence, Psychology, Bullying, bullying, child violence, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 6Parents are teaching their kids values in the wrong ways. Giving kids video games that show aggression and violence...
The Price of Sustainability
Jayme, , Affordable and Clean Energy, Environment & World, Science & Math, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 4A switch to sustainable energy is an ideal solution to the energy crisis. Though the environmental benefits would undoubtedly...
WHY WE NEED ZOOS!!!
Pauline, , Climate Action, Environment & World, Fall 2019, Showcase, Nature, Life on Land, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, zoos, endangered species, conservation, Climate Change, 3In recent years, zoos have become a very controversial topic. Many argue that zoos should not exist because wild...
Mental Health in Schools
Kira, , Showcase, Psychology, Happiness, Fall 2019, Good Health and Well-Being, Lake Washington High School, 19Mental health is no joke and is becoming a very common problem for struggling teens. One website states that,...
PLASTIC PLANET
Pauline, , Responsible Consumption and Production, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Nature, Clean Water and Sanitation, Environment, AAPI Heritage, Environment & World, Life Below Water, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Ocean, oceanpollution, plasticintheocean, Plastics, 3It is very discouraging to think how much plastics are now in the oceans due to human waste. In...
Mars Mission and Preparations
Cesar, , Fall 2019, Clean Water and Sanitation, Showcase, Space, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 4As we received the information of the surface of the “red planet’s” environment and weather thanks to our best...
Milky Milky Yum Yum Yum
Ben, , Environment & World, Fall 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Clean Water and Sanitation, Showcase, Nature, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, milk, cow, Agriculture, 4Since our birth, our parents have been forcing us to guzzle gallons of milk, insisting that it’s good for...
Climate change: Those who want it to stay vs Those who want it GONE
Jaime, , Community, Raise Your Voice, Environment & World, Fall 2019, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Point of View, Partnerships for the Goals, Environment, Science, Climate Action, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 4The issue of climate change and its increasing effect it has on the world is very alarming. The more...
Digital Citizenship- Mathematics
Alex, , Showcase, Art, Science & Math, Summer 2019, Fall 2019, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1We are starting this conversation so we can advocate for ourselves and each other. This will be a place...
Motherhood and School
Anonymous, , Psychology, Life Skills & Fitness, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, Fall 2019, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, depression, parenting, motherhood, Curie High School, 5“What’s the point of trying?” A constant thought that roams my mind on a daily basis. Restless nights, lack...
An additional social worker in CPS Schools
Oscar, , Showcase, Quality Education, Psychology, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, Back of the Yards College Preparatory High School, 3Yo, Chiraq Oscar here and I am posting this blog to talk about an issue that concerns me. I...
Deforestation in NY Reflection
Karen, , Nature, Social Media, Summer 2019, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Media, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Technology, Environment, Showcase, Climate Action, Quality Education, Community, Spring 2019, #BaccalaureateSchoolForGlobalEducation, green, Baccalaureate School for Global Education, Deforestation, education, #DisagreeWithDeforestation, 2My name is Karen, the authour of the blog “Deforestation In NY”. This blog is a high-school project where...
Digital Activism Project
Ben, , Spring 2019, Showcase, Nature, reflection, #BSGEproblems, #NYCparks, #Safeparks, #projectforsemester, 0We strive to improve the overall quality of dutch kills playground. This public park in NYC had lots of...
Parks.home.blog Reflection
Niles, , Community, Spring 2019, Showcase, Nature, Science, #Parks, #SpreadAwareness, #saftey, #BSGEproblems, #NYCparks, #Cleanwater, #TreatWater, 0Me and three other of my colleagues worked on a wordpress blog from the start of February to the...
An Informative Video About Trees No One Else Thought About…
Karen, , Spring 2019, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Nature, Environment, Environment & World, #DisagreeWithDeforestation, #Desforestation, #Trees, #Druid-Life, #SavingTreesOneStepAtATime, 0Trees are pretty much one of the only other largely populated organism existing on this planet besides the humans....
Anxiety
Aggie, , Life Skills & Fitness, Science & Math, Spring 2019, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Psychology, Chicago, Curie High School, mental health, 2Anxiety-riddled 8-year-old with wide eyes and a scared mind. Waking up every morning not being able to breathe and...
#ParkSafetyMatters
Mamoon, , Spring 2019, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Nature, Environment, Life Skills & Fitness, #Parks, #SpreadAwareness, #BSGEproblems, #NYCparks, #Buildparks, #Safeparks, 0I chose this presentation to display all the components of creating new parks and fixing old used up parks....
Importance of Clean Water
Niles, , Spring 2019, Showcase, Nature, #SpreadAwareness, #BSGEproblems, #Multimedia_presentation, #Cleanwater, #Hydro, #TreatWater, 0This presentation was chosen to spread awareness about water-based diseases, transmission routes, and their preventions; in hopes that people...
The Nasoalveolar Molding (NAM)and How It Has Helped.
Ashton, , This I Believe, What do I stand for?, Decision Making, Raise Your Voice, Showcase, Quality Education, Women in Action, Family, Science & Math, Gender Equity (Women), Spring 2019, Nature, Love, Science, #americancreed #columbushighschool #americandream #america #tribe, 0The NAM is not the only way or the best way to treat children with cleft lips and palates,...
Class of Psychics
Halley, , Science & Math, Spring 2019, Showcase, Shakespeare, Science, Greek Myth, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Shakespeare, 0The first known psychics are from more than 4,000 years ago. Although in recent history they have a of...
Why am I so detached and aloof from people sometimes
Jada, , Showcase, Getting Started, Psychology, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Spring 2019, Austin Independent School District, 5It is said that 50 percent of the world population make up introverts and the other 50 percent is...