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Equality Not For All
Joseph, , Black Lives Matter, Spring 2023, This is America, genderlit, SLA@Beeber, 1My thoughts on this viewing was, It was hard to see all the things that african american people go...
The 1619 Project offers an innovative approach to understanding American history. This initiative places African people in the spotlight,...
One particular area where this intersectionality is especially relevant is within the experiences of black queer individuals. Black queer...
On social media, I’ve come across many mixed-race individuals who struggle to fit into their racial identities. They often...
It can be frustrating when important information is not given the attention it deserves or when it’s presented in...
Can We Change it As I watched through the viewing I found myself asking could we ever stop people...
Discover the Impact of 1619
Gianaki, , Black Lives Matter At School, Call to Action, Fall 2022, Gaming, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Slavery, Spring 2023, Violence, GenderLit & SLA@Beeber, GenderLit&SLA@Beeber, SLA at Beeber, SLA@Beeber, 1My initial thoughts are that this documentary does a good job of showing the struggle and trials of a...
Black women face various forms of discrimination and unfair treatment in different areas of life, including employment, education, healthcare,...
Kiese Laymon’s narrative highlights the ways in which black women are often overlooked and mistreated, despite their significant contributions...
In America, racism has been a defining force throughout history, and it continues to shape the lives of people...
Black People, Not Property
Christopher S, , Black Lives Matter, Gender, History, Raise Your Voice, Spring 2023, This is America, genderlit, SLA@Beeber, 2Thoughts Regarding the 1619 Project At the beginning of the first episode, Nikole Hannah Jones shares a heartbreaking experience...
“Uncovering the Unspoken: 1619 Project”
Ryan, , Gender Equity (Women), Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2023, Gender Lit, SLA @ Beeber, SLA@Beeber, 0After viewing the 1619 Project, I strongly believe that black communities must deepen their understanding of these complex issues...
“Exploring the Literary Landscape Social Inequality”
Kamya, , American Dream, Black Lives Matter, Crime, Gender Equity (Women), Guns, History, Incarceration, Listening with understanding and empathy, March for Our Lives, Media, Media and Message, Police, Prison, Protest, Semester Published, Social Class, Spring 2023, Taking a Knee, This is America, Violence, Voting, What do I stand for?, Women in Action, GenderLit & SLA@Beeber, slabeeber, 0Discover how literature has dominated and explored the social landscape of inequality and uncover how it still affects us...
The 1619 Project’s Hidden Potential
Brandon, , Spring 2023, GenderLit & SLA@Beeber, GenderLit&SLA@Beeber, SLA@Beeber, 0Upon watching Episode 1, I anticipated the portrayal of black trauma. However, the intensity of emotions that I experienced...
Black women’s bodies were continually subjected to the taxing and risky process of childbearing. Black men’s bodies, meanwhile, were...
My thoughts after the initial viewing were mostly about the couple. They showed bravery by not simply indicating their...
The revelations in the 1619 project documentary series episode 5 about the stop-and-frisk rule in New York have left...
Learning about the past is important because it has a significant impact on the present and future. This is...
1619 Project: The Truth of America
Kaesy, , Black Lives Matter, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Latino Power, Showcase, Spring 2023, Women in Action, #GenderLit, SLA@Beeber, 3The 1619 Project has shined a spotlight on the strains of systemic oppression, discrimination, and violence against Black people...
The 1619 project was created by the New York Times, and worked on by many Journalists and activists who...
“Explore Gender Dynamics in The 1619 Project: A Critical Literature Review!”
Chloe, , Arts & Entertainment, Black Lives Matter, Documentary, Gender, History, Media, Police, Quality Education, Spring 2023, Student-Centered, genderlit, SLA@Beeber, 0Thoughts and Reactions The 1619 Project is a powerful collection of essays that explores the social issues that affect...
Stereotypes of Black Women While watching the 1619 project, I had a range of thoughts and reactions. The show...
Women of color have experienced firsthand how their gender intersects with my race to create unique experiences of oppression....
How has fear weaponized black men and opposing thoughts of gender?Men people are faced with more violence and more...
To this day, individuals are still influenced by their gender and race, which shapes their experiences and perspectives. Along...
America, what’s up with you?
Isaiah, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Gender, History, Police, Race Relations, Spring 2023, #GenderLit, #SL@B, SLA@Beeber, 0Introduction On August 14th, 2019, Nikole-Hannah-Jones published the 1619 Project as a 100-page issue inside the The New York...
The ongoing impact of discrimination and subjugation of black women is evident in today’s society. Racism has a deep...
How to Properly Dispose of Chemical Waste
Emma H, , Spring 2023, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0Chemical waste is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency through the RCRA These are their steps for removing chemical...
The concept of race is a social construct and has been used to justify discrimination and oppression throughout history....
Black Lives Matter: End Injustice
Bouyagui, , Semester Published, Spring 2023, #GenderLit, SLA@Beeber, 0Ignorance of the Law To Kill Innocent People In recent years, the issue of young black men being killed...
The normalization of discrimination and mistreatment is disheartening, and it begs questions about the systems and structures that have...
Through listening to The 1619 Project, I was faced with several jarring revelations about enduring systemic racism. These stories...
The Truth Behind Black History
Zaid, , Semester Published, Spring 2023, Gender Lit, SLA at Beeber, 0Wow is how I feel about the 1619 project. It’s surprising to realize how much the events of the...
Black Men & Woman Marginalized in America
Sanaa, , Semester Published, Spring 2023, #GenderLit, SLA@Beeber, 0My initial response was that I wasn’t shocked by the color separation. Yet I can identify with that....
The law restricting black people from expressing joy is a shocking reminder of the violent and prejudiced justice system....
“Emotions stirred by historical analysis.”
Destine, , Semester Published, Spring 2023, genderlit, GenderLit & SLA@Beeber, SLA@Beeber, 0The introduction of the episode was effective in providing the audience with a preview of the discussion topic, which...
The 1619 Project is: Truth
Faith H, , Race Relations, Showcase, Spring 2023, genderlit, SLA@Beeber, 0It is disheartening to observe the disparity in healthcare treatment for pregnant women based on their race. Every individual,...
Protests following George Floyd’s death brought people together to highlight societal issues such as race, police brutality, and inequality....
Disparities of America
Wylla, , Semester Published, Showcase, #GenderLit #SLA@Beeber, SLA@Beeber, trigger warnings, 1My thoughts and feelings on the Documentary Is it understandable that witnessing the pain and suffering of others is...
“I Feel Threatened”
Sabria, , Black Lives Matter, Books or Plays, Gender, History, Politics, Slavery, Spring 2023, Writing, Gender Lit, SLA@Beeber, 1During the first minute of watching the 1619 project, I felt a stronger connection to the content. Hearing the...
Some conservatives have criticized the initiative and stirred up controversy, claiming that it promotes a polarizing and unfavorable perspective...
Discrimination’s Devastating Effects: Racist Policies
Charlee, , Spring 2023, genderlit, SLA@Beeber, 0Thoughts & Connections I found it all interesting to unpack how intersectionality played a part in gender and race...
The project includes essays, articles, poems, and artwork that examine various aspects of American life and history through the...
My reaction is that I am more aware of the history of my everyday surroundings. I now feel more...
We must all work together to combat the racial issues in society and create meaningful change. I’m taken aback...
“Bleed The Same” (1619 Project)
Ayman, , Black Lives Matter, Race Relations, Spring 2023, #GenderLit, GenderLit&SLA@Beeber, SLA@Beeber, 0Nicole Hannah Jones’s grandmother, born to a white mother and a black father, faced severe discrimination in the United...
The Hidden Pages
Mason, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Documentary, Media, Showcase, genderlit, SLA@Beeber, 1As I watched the 1619 Project episodes 2 and 5, I felt a deep sense of anger and injustice...
Respect: Addressing Discrimination
David, , Black Lives Matter, Black Lives Matter At School, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Showcase, Spring 2023, #GenderLit, SLA@Beeber, 0We must refuse to engage in the tactics of those who perpetuate racism and prejudice and take action to...
Persistently Resisting: Race as Binary
Gavin, , Getting Started, Showcase, #GenderLit, SLA@Beeber, 0After viewing the video, I am struck by the way that race is defined as a binary between white...
I frequently feel an inch of agony and wrath as I watch episodes 2 and 5 of the 1619...
The World Bank reported that Somali piracy is having a severe impact on the economic activity of neighboring countries,...
The 1619 Project-Joelle
Joelle, , Gender Equity (Women), Race Relations, Spring 2023, #GenderLit, #sla@beeber, 0I can make a connection with what was said about how it was believed during slavery, and still after...
As I watched the episodes of the 1619 project, my heart was heavy with emotion. The first episode about...
Why Gender Affects Black People
Drew, , Black Lives Matter, Black Lives Matter At School, Call to Action, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Spring 2023, Writing, #GenderLit, SLA@Beeber, 1During the viewing of The 1619 Project, I was fed a significant amount of information and takeaways connecting to...
Gender Perspective & Marginalization of Women
Hayley, , Semester Published, Spring 2023, #sla@beeber, genderlit, 0I am a firm believer that we must persist in our efforts to advance and bring about transformation in...
To be Alive and Black
Marlia, , Black Lives Matter, Documentary, Social Class, Spring 2023, The Hate U Give, #GenderLit, #slabeeber, 0My thoughts and reactions in response to the viewing were struck by a statement that highlighted the persistent nature...
It is clear that the impacts of race continue to be felt today, as we grapple with issues like...
When watching the 1619 project, I was deeply shocked to hear about the experience of the pregnant black woman...
In the past, gynecology experiments were conducted on black women who were often denied painkillers because they were believed...
Viewing the account of the lasting impact of slavery in America proved to be a challenging emotional experience. I...
Uncovering Oppression & Inspiring Action
Darryl, , Black Lives Matter, Gender, Showcase, Spring 2023, genderlit, SLA@Beeber, 0The 1619 Project’s Episode 2 and Episode 5 shed light on the traumatic impact of slavery and police brutality...
Gender, history, and literature intersect in several ways. Literature, for instance, reflects the social, cultural, and political contexts of...
The ancient roots of racism run far deeper than we’d like to admit – and affect us all regardless...
Gender Within the 1619 Project
Naomi, , Black Lives Matter, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Media, Spring 2023, This is America, #GenderLit, SLA@Beeber, 0Episode 2 I found this episode to be extremely informative as it shed light on the history and intentions...
From the 1619 Project docuseries Race episode, something that has stuck with me was how valued the wounds of...
Unite to Fight Systemic Racism!
Jeffrey, , Race Relations, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2023, Taking responsible risks, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, Gender Lit, SLA@Beeber, 0Across the nation, there are individuals who make a concerted effort to degrade and injure African Americans emotionally and...
Remembering Past through Critical Conversations
Amani, , Documentary, Race Relations, Showcase, Slavery, Spring 2023, genderlit, SLA@Beeber, 0The contributors of the 1619 Project have taken a bold and commendable risk in their efforts to raise...
The 1619 Project is a groundbreaking piece of literature that sheds light on the long-standing history of systemic racism...
My thoughts regarding thoughts, and reactions according to the 1619 Project, it’s worth noting that the experiences of biracial...
Watching the 1619 project video, I was struck by the depth and complexity of the issues that were being...
What is the root of the political divide in the current United States of America? USC Article
Marco, , Spring 2023, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0This article is a compilation of opinions and research from multiple USC sources. In particular, I found that the...
In another week of researching the U.S. Radium Corporation’s destruction of the Radium Girls’ lives, I found another article...
Good afternoon. My name is Nana Carter and I am from garden heights. Thank you for allowing me to...
A doctor has been charged with federal offences for illegally distributing opioids. He was in charge of his own...
America Mock trial
Akira, , American Dream, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Spring 2023, Writing & Communication, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, The U School, writing, 2Good afternoon everyone, There is an issue and I’m here to fix it. I’m here today because of a...
Good afternoon. My name is Lisa , the corner store owner and I am from Garden Heights. Thank you...
Why People Like Soft Things: The Reason Why The Human Race Has A Fondness For Fuzzy Textures
Ella, , Spring 2023, 0Humans are naturally curious. Whether it’s babies or adults, people are always asking questions, learning, and using their senses....
America on trial
Hector, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Spring 2023, The Hate U Give, Writing & Communication, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, The U School, TheHateUGive, 1I’m here with my daughter after what happened on the night of khalil’s death which happened right in front...
Good afternoon my name is Jason Saine and I am from ALEC. Thank you for allowing me to address...
Even while they were pregnant, women had to fight for their right to be treated kindly and equally as...
america on trial
Akeem, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Spring 2023, The Hate U Give, Writing & Communication, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, The U School, TheHateUGive, 2Good afternoon. My name is DeVante and i’m from garden heights I’m here on behalf of the shooting that...
Ismael, , Spring 2023, 0
Good morning to all of you. Isn’t this a lovely day? Friends and family of the man who was...
How the White House plans to and has been addressing the immigration problem
Emma M, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Immigration, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, government, Immigration, immigration reform, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0The issue of immigration is one that regularly makes headline news, so I read a couple of Fact Sheets...
american on trail
Saqua, , Spring 2023, The Hate U Give, Writing & Communication, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, The U School, TheHateUGive, 2Good afternoon. My name is uncle Carlos and I am from garden heights. Thank you for allowing me to...
Good afternoon. My name is Davante and I am from garden heights, in the United States of America. Thank...
In this article, Flavelle and Tarnowski go into detail about the many serious consequences of the Great Salt Lake...
Week 2 and 3 Summaries
Kolby, , Environment & World, Life on Land, Spring 2023, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Life on land, Reforestation, 0One article basically explores and explains the rules and regulations the US forest service is allowed to place on...
Pros and Cons of Student loans
Grace B, , Spring 2023, Judge Memorial, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/pros-and-cons-of-student-loans/#:~:text=Student%20loans%20can%20help%20you,become%20a%20serious%20financial%20problem. In the article written by Ben Luthi and published by Experian, he delves into the pros and cons...
Why People Like Soft Things; The Reason Why The Human Race Is Attracted To Fuzzy Textures
Ella, , Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Psychology, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, soft textures, WAMS, 0Humans are naturally curious. Whether it’s babies or adults, people are always asking questions, learning, and using their senses....
Recently, I read <Title of Book or Play>, by <Name of Author>. I <relished/detested/appreciated… think of an adjective that...
<Begin with a freewrite about your book. Write non-stop about your book. What have you been thinking about your...
The Magnitude of Global Warming May Become Extreme
Nico M, , Climate Action, Environment, Environment & World, Gathering data through all senses, Managing Impulsivity, Nature, Persisting, Showcase, Spring 2023, Climate Change, Global Warming, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0The article “‘Global Warming’ or ‘Climate Change?’: Which Is the Proper Term?” discusses the difference between the terms “global...
The Wrong Way to go About Curbing Food Waste
Pilar, , Environment, Environment & World, Persisting, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, Food Waste, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0This article from the Washington Post first starts by telling the story of a 9-year-old student of color at...
Mock trial – America on trial
Majae, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Listening with understanding and empathy, Questioning and posing problems, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2023, Taking responsible risks, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, The U School, United Nation, 0What steps have been taken to reduce racial disparities in the criminal justice system? Good morning everyone.Thank you for...
America On Trial
Aaliyah, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Reduced Inequalities, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2023, Striving for accuracy, Taking responsible risks, The Hate U Give, Thinking flexibly, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, civil rights, The U School, 1Good Afternoon. My name is Starr and I’m the protagonist of The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. I...
A troubled mind: Tony Loneman in There There
Anneliese, , Character Traits and Relationships, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Oakland, Persisting, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking flexibly, anger, Fetal alcohol syndrome, P.U.L.S.E. High School, pulse, 0Tony Loneman, the protagonist in There There by Tommy Orange, has a few traits that influence his relationships with others....
Why fighting corruption is key to addressing the world’s most pressing problems
Jacob, , Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, corruption, economy, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 3Corruption is a grave problem that the world faces every day. It has an impact on some of the...
Coronavirus
Jennifer, , Coronavirus Photo Memoirs, Fall 2022, History, Quality Education, #Sick, coronavirus, COVID-19, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, the L.A. county is facing a full-blown coronavirus surge as cases double, deaths rise (Upfront, Luke,...
A benefit of a Pet
Jennifer, , Good Health and Well-Being, Quality Education, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, Love, mental health, Orange Cove High School, pets, 0In the article, The health and Mood-Boosting Benefits of Pets (upfront, Robinson, Lundgren, and Segal), on 12/5, 2022, I...
Nickel, , Spring 2023, 0
The article reports on the release of a survivor of Somali pirates who had been held hostage for over...
Adaptations of Space Technology to Reduce Harmful Emissions
Luke, , Climate Action, Persisting, Showcase, Space, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, Climate Action, Climate Change, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, space technology, 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, , Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, america, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0An 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, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, corruption, Healthcare, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0A study done across 33 countries is able to show us the amount of corruption in healthcare across the...
https://nowcomment.com/documents/342331 The second most common source of debt for Americans today is student loans, and the number of those...
https://nowcomment.com/documents/342331 The second most common source of debt for Americans today is student loans, and the number of those...
why is it important to safely dispose of chemical waste? what effects will it have on the planet if not done properly?
Emma H, , Spring 2023, 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...
In this article, Kirk Siegler goes into great detail about the importance and environmental role of the Great Salt...
The Washington Post discusses the resurgence of piracy in East Africa, particularly in Somalia, where a recent spate of...
Overpopulation in Utah
Eli, , Gentrification, Housing, Immigration, Spring 2023, This is America, Judge Memorial, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0https://nowcomment.com/documents/342174
Pushing Past Limits
Dominick M, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Family, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, family, Park Slope Collegiate, 0I had an uncle who lived here in the United States, who would come to our house to visit...
What can you do Joe Biden?
Hammam, , Immigration, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Persisting, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, Joe Biden, migerents, Park Slope Collegiate, 0Dear President Biden,My name is Hammam. I urge you to take action in this situation. Migrants need your help...
Hopes Create Dreams
Khoa, , American Dream, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2022, Part-time Indian, Showcase, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Thinking flexibly, dream, hope, immigrant, indian, Park Slope Collegiate, 0What is hope? For me, hope means dreams, and dreams created the world. Everyone lives with hope, people die...
My divorce and break-up.
Nicolle, , Fall 2022, Friendship, Showcase, bestfriends, bsf4life, friendship, marriage, psc, 0Harmonee was my best friend and wife from middle school in Houston. I was in 8th grade when we...
My best friend is Jorge. He is my best friend because we are together all the time. Jorge is...
Caine’s Arcade
Michael, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Documentary, Fall 2022, Listening with understanding and empathy, Persisting, Quality Education, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, arcade, Caines Arcade, creativity, film, inspiring, Park Slope Collegiate, 0Nirvan Mullick, a filmmaker, came across an auto shop that had cardboard in front of the desk. He saw...
U.S. Women’s soccer team victory with their lawsuit
Emma H, , AI, Fall 2022, Gender Equity (Women), Persisting, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, 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,...
I appreciated the way that Barry contrasted the new historicism with cultural materialism to help readers understand them in...
First thoughts on being a vegetable photographer (and playing with AI)
Christina C, , AI, Fall 2022, Listening with understanding and empathy, Persisting, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, ai, AImojo, play, TTT, 4Here is what I wrote: I just posted a photo on Facebook that I took before we connected online...
AI and Taylor Swift
Nico, , AI, Fall 2022, Good Health and Well-Being, Music, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking interdependently, 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, , AI, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2022, Media, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Technology & Computer Science, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking interdependently, bankruptcy, Crypto, FTX, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0Citation Sigalos, MacKenzie, and Rohan Goswami. “Crypto Firm Blockfi Files for Bankruptcy as FTX Fallout Spreads.” CNBC, CNBC, 29...
Assassination of Shinzo Abe / AI summary comparison
John C, , Fall 2022, current events, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0On July 8, 2022, 67 year old Shinzo Abe, the (now former) Prime Minister of Japan was assassinated during...
Ukrainian war, by a bot.
Stephen, , AI, Fall 2022, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking interdependently, 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....
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2022-10-25/adidas-finally-ditches-kanye-west-and-yeezy-in-an-expensive-split Because of Kanye’s outspoken hate speech towards the Jewish population in the United States, many different companies he...
The James Webb Telescope Article Summary
Caroline M, , AI, Fall 2022, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Persisting, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Space, Thinking flexibly, 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...
Articles: https://www.vogue.com/article/serena-williams-retirement-in-her-own-words https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/15/sports/tennis/federer-retires-tennis.html#:~:text=%E2%80%9CTennis%20has%20treated%20me%20more,titles%2C%20310%20weeks%20ranked%20No. Both articles describe the impressive career of both these athletes. They were probably the best in...
The Handling of Misinformation on Spotify
Pilar, , AI, Fall 2022, Media, Responding with wonderment and awe, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking interdependently, joerogan, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, spotify, 5Articles 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,...
Compare your summary to an AI summary
Emma M, , Fall 2022, Inequality, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, women soccer, 4My summary https://www.cbsnews.com/news/judge-approves-24-million-equal-pay-deal-us-womens-soccer-team/ In 2016, players from the US Women’s soccer team filed a discrimination complaint who alleged that...
On February 14, 2022, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared a national public order emergency in hopes of clearing the...
Twitter Takeover
Eli, , Constitution, Fall 2022, Politics, Responsible Consumption and Production, elon musk, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 11 – Sources https://www.foxnews.com/media/elon-musks-twitter-takeover-makes-left-lose-gates-hell-opened In this article, Fox claims that Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter has angered the left....
A Teenage Dreamer
Isiah G, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Documentary, Fall 2022, Immigration, Reduced Inequalities, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, daca, dreamers, immigrant, lawyer, Park Slope Collegiate, The Mayor, 5Celeste, a Mexican immigrant, came to Georgia with her family when she was four years old. Now in high school,...
American Dream vs Indians vs My Experience.
Nicolle, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Fall 2022, Gathering data through all senses, Reduced Inequalities, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Native Americans, Park Slope Collegiate, 0Even though people might think everything is perfect or better in the U.S., it isn’t. Ask the Native Americans....
American Ideal vs Reality
Hammam, , American Dream, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Fall 2022, Gathering data through all senses, History, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, alcatraz, american ideals, carlisles, Native American, Park Slope Collegiate, Reservation, school, 5The United States supposedly has an equal education system. In fact, people from all around the world come to...
Paul Bridges
Michael, , Documentary, Fall 2022, Immigration, Reduced Inequalities, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Brave, daca, friends, helping others, Park Slope Collegiate, The Mayor, 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, , Call to Action, Fall 2022, Media, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Questioning and posing problems, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, #iran, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “Nothing to Lose” (Upfront, Smith, 2022 subscription required) I learned that the people in Iran have...
Jeffrey Dahmer
Kimberly, , Crime, Fall 2022, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, crime, Dahmer, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article “Jeffrey Dahmer, Crime Library” (Crime Museum), I learned more about the case of Jeffrey Dahmer and...
Tiny Apartments In Tokyo
Dalia, , Environment, Fall 2022, Housing, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Social Class, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, #Japan, #smalllivingspaces, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “Tokyo’s Teeny- Tiny Homes” (Upfront, Hayashi, 2022 subscription required) the amount of college students in Japan...
Power of Prejudice
Dania, , American Creed, Fall 2022, Reduced Inequalities, Responding with wonderment and awe, Rights, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, This is America, america, Discrimination, Okemos High School, 0America is a melting pot of different cultures and backgrounds. It was built on the foundation of equal rights...
A History of Racist Oppression and Resistance
Manuel, Miguel, Ricardo, Mary, David, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2022, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Thinking interdependently, multimodal, Pasadena City College, 0https://youtu.be/9-7q0BuBVZs
Aliens? Real or not?
Luis, , Fall 2022, Questioning and posing problems, Responding with wonderment and awe, Science & Math, Showcase, Space, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Aliens, Orange Cove High School, Space Exploration, 0In 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, , Fall 2022, No Poverty (Economy), Questioning and posing problems, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, cycles of poverty, Orange Cove High School, 0In 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, , Bullying, Fall 2022, Media, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, cyberbullying, Orange Cove High School, 4In 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, Fall 2022, Gender Equity (Women), Media, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Protest, Questioning and posing problems, Religion, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, #iran, injustice, OCHS, Orange Cove High School, Protests, social justice, 0In the article, “Nothing to Lose, ” (Upfront, Smith, 2022 subscription required) I learned that many young Iranians are...
Bring back DACA!
Jose, , American Dream, Immigration, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, daca, dreamers, Immigration, 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, , Climate Action, Fall 2022, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, edible spoons, food, Orange Cove High School, utensils, 0In the article, Ready to Be Spoon Fed?, (Upfront November 21, 2022) I learned that companies are now making...
In the article, “A New Kind of Starbucks,” (Upfront January 28, 2019) I learned that in Washington D.C. there...
In the article, “Free Speech -And its limits ” (Upfront, Semple, 2021) I learn that many people take freedom...
Should Voting Be Easy?
Viridiana, , Fall 2022, OCHS, Orange Cove High School, teens, voting, Votingpolls, 3In this Article regarding if “Should Voting Be Easy? there are 2 views on this decision. One which is...
Can you trust what you see on TikTok?
Omar, , Fall 2022, Media, Social Media, Orange Cove High School, tiktok, 2The article, “Can You Trust What You See on TikTok?” (Upfront, Tsu, 2022), talks about the spread of videos containing false information on the popular social...
In the article, Tokyo’s Teeny-Tiny Homes (Upfront, Hayashi, 2022), I learned that many young people in Tokyo, Japan are...
Junk food
Diana, , Career & Job Readiness, Fall 2022, What do I stand for?, OCHS, Orange Cove High School, 1The article “The effects of fast food on the body” explains that fast food can have poisoning in our...
Is It Fair to Pay Teens Less Than Adults?
Karen, , Career & Job Readiness, Fall 2022, Student-Centered, This is America, OCHS, Orange Cove High School, 3In the article, “Is It Fair to Pay Teens Less Than Adults?” (Upfront, Unknown, 2022) I learned that some...
Balenciaga is getting backlash from ads featuring bondage bears and child abuse papers
Dalia, , Fall 2022, Media, Questioning and posing problems, Responding with wonderment and awe, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, 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, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Death Penalty, Fall 2022, Questioning and posing problems, Race Relations, Reduced Inequalities, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Dead Penalty, lives matter, Orange Cove High School, Racial Inequality, 4In the article, “Is the Death Penalty on the Way Out?” (Patricia Smith, November 21, 2022, Upfront, subscription required)...
Should Schools Give Summer Homework?
Rebecca, , Argument, Decision Making, Fall 2022, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Stress, Student-Centered, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, Orange Cove High School, Summerwork, 4In the article “Should Schools Give Summer Homework?” (Upfront, 2022 subscription required) two experts debate this specific question and...
Climate Emergency
Patricia, , Climate Action, Fall 2022, Questioning and posing problems, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, Climate Change, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article “A Climate Emergency” (Upfront, May 16, 2022 subscription needed) I learned that a major new report...
Canelo Explodes at Lionel Messi After Mexico vs. Argentina Game
Emmanuel, , Fall 2022, Media, Questioning and posing problems, Responding with wonderment and awe, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Sports, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Argentina, Canelo Alvarez, Lionel Messi, Mexico, Orange Cove High School, Social Media, World Cup, 2In the article, “Canelo Alvarez explodes against Lionel Messi and sends a real threat to the Argentinian” (elfutbolero, Hector...
The Central Park Five
Kimberly, , Black Lives Matter, Fall 2022, History, Questioning and posing problems, Reduced Inequalities, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, BlackLivesMatter, central park five, Orange Cove High School, 3In the article “Central Park Five” (History 2019), I learned about the five young black and Hispanic boys all...
Is AI art, art?
Jimmy, , Art, Fall 2022, Media, Photography, art, Artificial Intelligence, Orange Cove High School, 1What defines art? Is it the beauty? Or perhaps the emotion? Maybe the meaning behind it all? Is it...
https://moneytransfers.com/news/content/how-much-money-is-in-circulation https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/why-is-inflation-rising-right-now/ Inflation fell to practically 0% in 2020, when the pandemic was in full swing. Since nobody was...
Gun Control Debate in the United States
Emma M, , Fall 2022, Guns, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Persisting, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gun control, Gun laws, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 4https://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...
Franz Fanon’s Fantastic Fundamentals
Shant S, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2022, Reduced Inequalities, Thinking interdependently, Franz Fanon, Pasadena City College, 0See our group Discussion Post. Franz Fanon’s book The Wretched of the Earth covers topics of colonialism and obedience.
Violence against and Resistance of Africans
Miguel, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2022, Gender Equity (Women), Thinking interdependently, Pasadena City College, resistance, Violence, 0See our co-authored Discussion Post here.
Violence After Emancipation
Aaron, David, Manuel, Miguel, Mary, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2022, Gender Equity (Women), Race Relations, Showcase, Thinking interdependently, Black Africans, Pasadena City College, resistance, Violence, 0See and Download the PDF.
Classroom Takeover
Shant, Viviana, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2022, History, Questioning and posing problems, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Thinking interdependently, education, Pasadena City College, resistance, 0See and Download the PDF.
The Payback Challenge taught me that I need to sustain balance
Gaia, , Career & Job Readiness, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2022, Gaming, Managing Impulsivity, Persisting, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Payback, The U School, 3College is a resource that opens the gateway to many opportunities. At the end of high school one is...
Frantz Fanon’s Fantastic Fundamentals
Winnie, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2022, Reduced Inequalities, Thinking interdependently, Pasadena City College, Sundown Towns, 0See our group Discussion Post. A set of laws and cultural standards are used to construct and preserve Sundown...
Frantz Fanon’s Fantastic Fundamentals
Malakhi, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2022, History, Race Relations, Reduced Inequalities, Thinking interdependently, colonialism, Pasadena City College, 0See our group Discussion Post. With the construction of the 210 freeway beginning in the 1970’s this would displace...