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Guadalupe, , Black Lives Matter, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2021, Questioning and posing problems, Raise Your Voice, Reduced Inequalities, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Taking responsible risks, #activism, black history, black power, Civil Rights Movement, Orange Cove High School, 4Pioneer leader of the Civil Rights Movement and Educator February is Black History month; an annual celebration of African...
Should We Stop Changing the Clocks?
Ashley P, , Decision Making, Environment, Fall 2021, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, DayLightSaving, Orange Cove High School, 3In the article, ¨Should We Stop Changing the Clocks?” on Upfront (login required), we get two perspectives regarding daylight...
Discrimination In LGBTQ+
Karen Sr, , Fall 2021, LGBTQ+ Rights, Love, Questioning and posing problems, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, Discrimination, Orange Cove High School, 13In the article, “Discrimination Against The LGBTQ+ Community” I was able to learn that many people who come out...
White Rhinos
Joseph, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Environment & World, Fall 2021, Life on Land, Questioning and posing problems, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Orange Cove High School, Rhinos, 7In the Article, “White Rhinos transported in historic flight”, I learned that white rhinos are an extremely endangered species....
Civilian Space Travel
Neftaly, , Career & Job Readiness, Fall 2021, Media, #Space, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article “You Decide: Civilian Space Travel” I learned that traveling to space can cause many effects. It...
How to steal an Election legally
Jonathan, , Fall 2021, Politics, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Voting, election, Orange Cove High School, 0From a video that I saw was, “What is Gerrymandering?” (Upfront Log in required), it explains of what the...
Physical Therapist: Careers
Lexany, , Fall 2021, #physcial, #physcial therapy, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article “physical therapist” (BTW) I learned that many people go to physical therapy after a very harsh...
The greatness of Martin Luther King Jr.
Ashley M, , Fall 2021, #Equality, #equality #MLK #MartinLuther #Freedom #Inspiration, #Freedom, #Inspiration, #MartinLuther, #MLK, 0In the article, “ Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” I learned about his legacy and how he had...
Does Color really identify you?
Perla, , Fall 2021, #skinofallkidsarebeautiful, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article “Aren’t We All The Same”, by Jaden I have learned that people with different skin colors...
In the article ‘cars that stop drunk drivers’, I learned that biden wants to make cars that stop drunk...
Tokyo Fire
Jason, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Creative Writing, Crime, Fall 2021, Guns, Police, Responding with wonderment and awe, short fiction, Showcase, Stories, city, crime, Fiction, fire, Okemos High School, tokyo, 5Mitsu Hamada. The name runs through my tongue like a lemon with hot sauce. Mitsu was a trained military-grade...
Aren’t We All The Same
Jaden, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2021, Getting Started, Listening with understanding and empathy, Managing Impulsivity, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Okemos High School, wearethesame, 31Aren’t we all the same?Or is it because of the color of my skin? Is it because I don’t lookthe same...
– When the time comes we must ask ourselves, Are we really okay? For when you are your own...
A Blessing and a Curse By Atu Ngasala Intro There once was a boy. This boy had his very...
In the article, “Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.“ (McGraw Hill) I learned more about how he was a...
We Pray
Dawning, , Creating Community, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Creative Writing, Fall 2021, Happiness, Poetry, Showcase, Love, Okemos High School, Peace, 9In the dawn of day We pray We pray so our families feel safe So that one’s happiness may...
The Bodega Dreams
Cristin, , Fall 2021, Latino Power, Showcase, Terrorism, Tracking the Themes, Bodegadreams, Latino power, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 2Bodega Dreams by Author: Ernesto Quiñonez might leave a reader feeling terrible. Cause right after chino got home he...
bodega dreams
Yeury, , Community, Crime, Drugs, Fall 2021, Habits of Mind, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gangs, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 1This story is about a boy named Julio and he didn’t want to be called his real name any...
MY WONDERFUL TIO/UNCLE
Cristin, , Beauty, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Día de Muertos, Fall 2021, Family, Love, Persisting, Remembering a Family Member, Showcase, Beauty, family, greatuncle, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 12My Tio Tavo Someone in my family that passed away was my uncle who died last month. He was...
GET TO KNOW ME
Cristin, , Fall 2021, Room with a View, Showcase, Write & Record 3 True Paragraphs about You, Writing, GETTOKNOWME, P.U.L.S.E. High School, paragraph, writing creatively, 8I’m Cristin Jarlin Tolentino. What’s important to know about me is that I hate drama , I love dancing...
My Strong and Weak Points
Cristin, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2021, Showcase, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Thinking interdependently, Writing & Communication, P.U.L.S.E. High School, POINTOFVIEW, Strong, WEAKNESS, 8The Habit of Mind, “Listening with Understanding and Empathy” is my weakness because I don’t pay attention to anyone...
The Eulogy of Malcolm X
Cristin, , Fall 2021, History, Race Relations, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), DAY OF THE DEATH, Malcolm X, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 3The funeral of Malcolm X took place in Faith Temple Church Of God in Harlem. Ossie Davis delivered the...
The Three Traits of Macario
Cristin, , Character Traits and Relationships, Fall 2021, Habits of Mind, Listening with understanding and empathy, Persisting, Showcase, DAY OF THE DEATH, P.U.L.S.E. High School, THE THIRD GUEST, 0Macario, the protagonist in “The Third Guest” by B. Traven, has a few traits that influence his relationships with...
A Review of The Giver by Lois Lowry
Isaiah, , Decision Making, Fall 2021, Love, #bookreview, book, bookreview, teens, 0The Giver is by Lois Lowry, an American author who has written many books for children and young adults....
Many people including Biden have demanded a way to stop drunk drivers to get behind a wheel. So it...
Book Summary
Andre, , Badges Earned by Youth Voices Authors, Books or Plays, Fall 2021, Author, Books, do hard work, writing, 0When I was your age by Amy Ehrlich is about many different people, and how people can grow up...
In the article “Human Trafficking in Asia”(McGraw Hill) I learned that it become a big problem in different states...
Should cars be allowed to drunk test someone?
Lexany, , Fall 2021, #cars, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, ¨YOU DECIDE: Cars That Stop Drunk Driving?¨ I learned the Congress passed president Biden’s request to...
Lawrence in Arabia
Atticus, , Fall 2021, history, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Middle East, 3Lawrence in Arabia is a biography written by award-winning author Scott Anderson, who spent many years as a war...
The book I read was Wolf of Wall Street by Jordan Belfort. It is a very well-known story ever...
In the article “What Is Sex Without Love” (McGrawHill) I learned that having solely physical sexual interactions is purer and...
Is it possible for humans to live on Mars in the future?
Fernando HM, , Fall 2021, mars, Orange Cove High School, 12The idea of going to Mars is a serious one. Experts from all across the world are debating whether...
Book Review of Anna and the French Kiss
Caroline, , Character Traits and Relationships, Fall 2021, Family, Friendship, Quality Education, Showcase, # Anna and the french Kiss, # book review, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins is a fun book to read. The author of this book...
More than makeup and flowers
Jazmine, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2021, Gender Equity (Women), Shadow Box, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, MetWest High School, Mexico, 8My shadow box represents the dominant and counter-narrative of my identities as a Latina woman from Oakland. I decided...
Art helps me express who I am
Alaa, , Craft & Make, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2021, Quality Education, Shadow Box, Showcase, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Thinking flexibly, MetWest High School, yemen, 6My Shadow box represents the dominant and counter narrative of my identity as a Muslim, Middle Eastern, Arabic speaking...
Maritza’s Show Way
Maritza, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Quality Education, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), inspiration, LUTE-STEM, 6Tap left to go back, right to go forward
My Time
Albara N, , Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Immigration, Journey Poems, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Poetry, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Park Slope Collegiate, yemen, 530 boys in a small room, 3 kids at one desksitting in a row, some in fancy jacketsthe sounds...
To an owl
Ella, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2021, Life on Land, Nature, Poetry, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, cinquain, Inklings, magazine, man vs nature, Nature, poetry, 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, , Fall 2021, Questioning and posing problems, Raise Your Voice, Showcase, Space, Thinking flexibly, Orange Cove High School, space, student, 17In the article, “YOU DECIDE: Civilian Space Travel” (McGraw Hill) there was a group of four civilians who had...
Thanksgiving And Its Tradition / Background
Ruendi, , Fall 2021, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, Orange Cove High School, thanksgiving, turkey, 5In the article, “Thanksgiving Turkeys and Traditions”, (McGraw Hill) I learned that Benjamin Franklin had proposed the turkey as...
Protecting Children from COVID
Felipe, , Coronavirus, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Media, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, #COVID-19, Orange Cove High School, 14In the article “COVID Vaccine Approved for Younger Children”(McGraw Hill) I learned that children under the age of 11...
Alzheimer’s Vaccine In the Works
Natalie L, , Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Research Help, Showcase, #medicines, #Vaccine, Orange Cove High School, 18In the article, “A Vaccine for Alzheimer’s?” (BTW) I learned that there is an upcoming vaccine for Alzheimer’s which...
Suffering from Food Insecurity
Fatima, , Community, Fall 2021, Family, Listening with understanding and empathy, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Zero Hunger, helping others, Orange Cove High School, 12In the article “Food Insecurity” I learned how many people don’t have food to eat they have to worry...
Permanent cure for the flu
Monica, , Argument, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Remaining open to continuous learning, Science, Showcase, Technology & Computer Science, Thinking flexibly, Orange Cove High School, worldwide issues, 3In the article, “Permanent Cure for the Common Cold” (BTW) I learned that when the temperature started to change...
A Possible Cure for Alzheimer’s
Karen SI, , Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Science, Showcase, Alzheimers, health, Orange Cove High School, 3In the article, “Stuff You Should Know: A Vaccine for Alzheimer’s?” (McGraw Hill) I learned that there is another...
Blue River
Ella, , Clean Water and Sanitation, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Environment & World, Fall 2021, Nature, Poetry, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Inklings, magazine, Nature, poetry, Silver Creek High School, 0There is a strong riverOver the hill from my grandmother’s houseAnd although she does not know my nameShe knows...
Am I Somebody?
Yniyah, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Poetry, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, This Is My Body, Body Image, The U School, 8my body, tormentor of my dreamsscars that decorate the outsidebut formed from the misery on the insideAm I Somebody?...
Why Leadership Skills Are Important
Mynor, , Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Taking responsible risks, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Judge Memorial Catholic High School, ledaership, life skills, 10Ever since I was very young I hated people telling me what to do which is why I have...
Growing Up
Emily, , Fall 2021, Family, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Orange Cove High School, tough love, 5Growing up is a big change in a child’s life because they have to get used to real-life situations...
The covid vaccine is a vaccine that was recently created by scientists to prevent the spread of covid-19. With...
What is Better Gas or Electric Powered Cars?
Vivianne, , Environment & World, Fall 2021, Technology, #Climate change, Orange Cove High School, 3In the article “Is America Ready for Electric Cars?”(Upfront) I learned about electric cars and the pros and cons...
My Life in Sanaa
Albara N, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2021, Family, Immigration, My Beautiful Neighborhood, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Park Slope Collegiate, yemen, 1Yemen is not only significant to me; it represents me. Yemen for me is my country and all of...
Does fame change a person?
Jonathan A, , Fall 2021, History, Social Media, #FAME, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article”How fame Change A Person” (McGraw Hill) I learned that people change their way how to act...
Thanksgiving Traditions
Emmanuel, , Argument, Fall 2021, Family, #Thanksgiving, #Turkey, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article “Thanksgiving Turkey and Traditions” (McGraw hill) I learned that there are different types of traditions everyone...
Thanksgiving Traditions
Rene, , Community, Environment & World, Fall 2021, Happiness, History, Poems and Stories, This is America, Writing, #Celebration, #FUN, #respect, #Thankful, #Thanksgiving, #Traditional, #Traditions, #Turkey, 1In the article “Thanksgiving Turkey & Traditions”, I learned that the bird ‘Turkey’ was known & to should have...
The Biggest Change of My Life
Kerly D, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2021, Immigration, Journey Poems, Reduced Inequalities, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, change, magzine, Park Slope Collegiate, 8It was 7 in morningWalking to my school in Ecuador, the last day for meAll my friends in class...
Kyle
Isiah G, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2021, Family, Finding Humor, Journey Poems, Poetry, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, magazine, NYC, Park Slope Collegiate, 5Sitting in the waiting room, next to my fatherOut the window, cars driving through Sunset ParkPeople sitting in chairs...
Why am I scared of clowns?
Michelle, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2021, Finding Humor, Good Health and Well-Being, short fiction, Showcase, Terrorism, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Clowns, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, phobia, scary, 11Well let’s start off with saying that clowns are scary and not really there for us. Clowns are supposed...
Is Technology Harmful or Beneficial?
Isaiah, , Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Media, Technology, #judgememorial, mental health, technology, 1Computers and technology are advancing at a fast rate which is helping improve many aspects of our society and...
why do people like cake
Caroline, , Fall 2021, Family, Friendship, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0Think that people love cake because it is a fun dessert to eat. Here are 2 reasons why I ...
The Trials to Pirate King
Lloyd, , Arts & Entertainment, Fall 2021, History, anime, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, life, 0Becoming the pirate king is a very difficult task to accomplish. You yourself will need to be very strong,...
Zoos do more harm than good
Ava, , Environment & World, Fall 2021, Life on Land, Nature, Questioning and posing problems, Rights, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Animals Rights, inhumane, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, zoos, 7Humans have been displaying animals for entertainment for thousands of years. Zoos are overall great for people; being up...
Why virtual courtrooms are becoming so dangerous
Huck, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2021, Politics, Questioning and posing problems, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, Court system, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Politics, 2The American justice system is under threat from alt right trolls from across the internet. Many courtrooms have recently...
This Is My Body
Adayiah, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Poetry, Showcase, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Thinking flexibly, This Is My Body, Body Image, magazine, The U School, 1Seeing people and taking a glance at them can make you thinkSome good and bad thoughts, but who would...
Medical Marijuanas
Arlette, , Drugs, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Research Help, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, medical, Orange Cove High School, 0There is an epidemic running rampant throughout our country. This disease and crisis have claimed the lives of at...
Overpopulation
Atticus, , Abortion, Environment, Fall 2021, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, abortion, earth, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 5I believe that Earth is becoming extremely overpopulated, and due to that, we will experience many issues in the...
Civilian Space Travel
Neftaly, , Fall 2021, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Questioning and posing problems, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Space, Orange Cove High School, space travel, 2In the article “You Decide: Civilian Space Travel” I learned that people are traveling to space. A CEO, a...
Darkness
Dawning, , Bullying, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Poetry, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, fear, include others, listening and understanding, magazine, Okemos High School, 1Darkness, The definition of shame and fearall feelings in which was driving through my mindMy fears unravel one by oneas...
The First-Ever Native American Put Forward For The National Parks Service
Ruendi, , Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2021, Nature, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, National Parks, Native Americans, Nature, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article, “First Native Americans Nominated To National Parks Service”(McGraw Hill), I learned that Chuck Sams is a...
COVID Vaccine for Younger Children
Maria Z, , Community, COVID Around the World, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Media, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, COVID-19, kids, Orange Cove High School, 5In the article, “COVID Vaccine Approved for Younger Children” I learned that Up until now, children under twelve have...
Online Voting
Alexis, , Fall 2021, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Technology, Voting, Orange Cove High School, voter fraud, voting, 0In the article, “Voting By Phone” (McGraw Hill) I learned that many Americans believe that they should be able...
Halloween Safety During COVID-19
Fatima, , Community, Coronavirus, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, #COVID-19, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article “ Safety Precautions During Halloween” I learned that it’s important for children to wear masks as...
COVID Vaccine Authorized for Children
Karen SI, , Coronavirus, Fall 2021, Family, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, #children, #COVID-19, #Vaccine, Orange Cove High School, 7In the article, “Stuff You Should Know: COVID Vaccine Approved For Younger Children”(McGraw Hill) I learned that as of...
Addressing Issues
Christopher, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Media, Questioning and posing problems, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, #TealPumpkinProject, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article, “The Teal Pumpkin Project” (BTW) I learned that food allergies are a real thing, affecting one...
Saudia Arabia Builds Unusual Amusement Park
Israel, , Arts & Entertainment, Fall 2021, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Technology, Orange Cove High School, Saudi Arabia, 0The article “Saudi Arabia builds unusual amusement park” discussed how a 150,000-square-foot oil rig in Saudi Arabia is being...
Should civilians be able to travel to space?
Nichole, , Fall 2021, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Nuclear Energy, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Space, Taking responsible risks, 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...
Raising the Minimum Wage
Sophia, , Career & Job Readiness, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Minimum Wage, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Thinking flexibly, low-income communities, Orange Cove High School, 9In the article, “Raising the Minimum Wage” I learned that there are many different point of views on whether...
Taking initiative as a leader
Emily, , Fall 2021, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Taking responsible risks, Thinking interdependently, leadership, Orange Cove High School, 0Taking initiative can be beneficial towards your team but especially in school. Many students need to learn how to...
Limits on Social Media
Eliana, , Bullying, Decision Making, Fall 2021, Media, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking interdependently, #media, Orange Cove High School, 4In the article, “YOU DECIDE: School Social Media Free Speech Case” (BTWl) I learned that there is a limit...
The Sioux and the government treaty
Emily, , Fall 2021, History, Listening with understanding and empathy, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Manifest Destiny, Orange Cove High School, Sioux, 1Throughout history, the continuous cycle of Native Americans and the US government have had a conflict throughout most of...
The Man Who Lied To the Government
Jennifer Gz, , Coronavirus, Fall 2021, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, government, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article, “Georgia Man Spends COVID Relief Money on Pokémon Card” (McGraw Hill), Vinath Oudomsine decided that he would...
Staying Safe during Halloween
Adrian, , Fall 2021, Family, Good Health and Well-Being, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Spark Inquiry with Questions, Taking responsible risks, halloween, Orange Cove High School, 5In the article, “COVID Trick-or-Treating Safely” I learned that trick-or-treating is pretty much safe now because there are more...
Sunset Park
Jefferson P, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2021, My Beautiful Neighborhood, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, brooklyn, Park Slope Collegiate, 0I’m heading to this park called Sunset Park, its a pretty interesting place, and I heard that there’s a...
Brooklyn
Victor P, , Fall 2021, Listening with understanding and empathy, My Beautiful Neighborhood, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Park Slope Collegiate, sunset park, 1A place that represents me is Brooklyn because it’s really quiet and has nice people around where I live....
My Neighborhood
Estrella R, , Fall 2021, Listening with understanding and empathy, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Park Slope Collegiate, sunset park, 1I live in a neighborhood called Sunset Park. Sunset Park is like my hometown. Most of the time I...
My Body
Ziyair, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Poetry, Showcase, Taking responsible risks, This Is My Body, magazine, poetry, The U School, 1I like my body from head to toe.I have many part my feet take me where I want to go.my...
Motivating College Athletes
Ashley M, , Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Sports, College Sports, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article, “College Athletes: To pay or not to pay”, it discusses how college athletes bring in recognition...
Multicultural Education
Jade, , AAPI Heritage, Fall 2021, History, Listening with understanding and empathy, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, american culture, Orange Cove High School, 3An October issue from btw discusses the recent laws four states made to promote Asian American and Pacific Islander...
Legendary Photo Of The Outlaw Billy The Kid
Valentin, , Fall 2021, Finding Humor, History, Quality Education, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Billy the Kid, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article “Two-Dollar Photo Worth Millions” I learned that a picture can be worth a bunch of money....
Hispanic Heritage
Saray, , Fall 2021, Latino Power, Questioning and posing problems, Reduced Inequalities, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Voting, hispanic, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “Hispanic Heritage Month: Frank Torres” I learned how Frank Torres followed his father’s footsteps and served...
Asian American History
Saray, , AAPI Heritage, Decision Making, Fall 2021, History, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, high school, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “AAPI History Required in Illinois Schools” I learned that a governor signed a bill that requires...
Puerto Rican from Brooklyn
Isiah G, , Fall 2021, Family, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Park Slope Collegiate, Puerto Rico, 0I identify with Puerto Rico because my mother is from there, but I was born in Brooklyn and I...
Schools are different here
Maysa S, , Bio ELL, Fall 2021, Family, Gathering data through all senses, Immigration, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, arab, Park Slope Collegiate, 5I’m Maysa, that I think it’s important to know about me that I like to draw and I like...
School Media
Arlette, , Bullying, Fall 2021, Friendship, Quality Education, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Orange Cove High School, school, 2In the article, “School media free speech case” I learned that students upload thoughts in social media. This is...
High Schoolers Feeding the Community
Ana, , Fall 2021, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Zero Hunger, community service, Orange Cove High School, students, 0In the article, “Feeding the Community” I learned that a group of high school students from Texas work in...
Safety Precautions During Halloween
Vivianne, , Fall 2021, Family, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Taking responsible risks, #COVID-19, Orange Cove High School, 2In the article, “COVID Trick-or-Treating Safety” (McGraw-Hill) I learned about the safe ways to go trick or treating during...
Ms. Monopoly
Francisco P, , Fall 2021, Gender Equity (Women), Listening with understanding and empathy, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Monopoly, Orange Cove High School, 0You have probably already heard of Monopoly the game with the old man in the front and the fake...
Retail Jobs
Alex, , Career & Job Readiness, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Thinking flexibly, Orange Cove High School, retail, 1Have you ever thought about retail? Many teens think about retail at a young age. There are many pros...
Should the minimum wage be raised?
Jonathan A, , Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Media, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Thinking flexibly, #wages, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article “Raising the minimum wage” (McGraw Hill) I learned that there is pro and cons to raising...
Approaching Silence
Andrea L, , Bullying, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Psychology, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, This is America, Orange Cove High School, shyness, 0In the text, “The Dilemma: Keeping Quiet” (Upfront), I learned that there are desirable ways to approach introverts. The...
Different life with education
Leah, , Fall 2021, Gender Equity (Women), Listening with understanding and empathy, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Bangladesh, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “I am already having a different life because of education” (Upfront) I learned that in Bangladesh...
Should College Athletes Receive Pay?
Brenda, , Fall 2021, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Sports, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Thinking flexibly, #ncaa, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article, “College Athletes: To Pay or Not To Pay” (McGraw Hill), I learned a lot more in...
Veterinarians
Madai, , Career & Job Readiness, Fall 2021, Life on Land, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, #ProsandCons, #Veterinarian, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article “CAREERS: Veterinarian” I learned that a veterinarian is an animal doctor. Their job is to prevent...
Coral Reefs are homes too
Madai, , Climate Action, Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2021, Questioning and posing problems, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Thinking interdependently, #coralreef, Orange Cove High School, 4In the article, “Coral Reefs Show Damage From Climate Change” I learned that Coral reefs are important for many...
Athlete paychecks
Saray, , Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Sports, Thinking flexibly, college athletes, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “College Athletes: To Pay or Not to Pay” I learned that there is a debate whether...
College Athletes: To Pay or Not to Pay?
Christian, , Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Point of View, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Sports, college athletes, Orange Cove High School, 0In the Article “College Athletes: To Pay or Not to Pay?” I learned that there has been a debate...
Climate change
Monica, , Climate Action, Environment & World, Fall 2021, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Climate Change, Climate Change Effects, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “New Plan(t) to Fight Climate Change” (BTW). I learned that the new plant would cost an...
Care Resource Coordinator
Ernesto, , Call to Action, Career & Job Readiness, Coronavirus, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking interdependently, career path, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article ¨Careers: Care Resource Coordinator¨ I learned that these professionals are the ones who help people infected...
Student Speech Limits
Lesly, , Fall 2021, Media, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Student-Centered, Thinking flexibly, Thinking interdependently, Orange Cove High School, students, 0In the article “The Limits of Student Speech” I learned that schools want to limit what students have to...
YOU DECIDE: Civilian Space Travel
Luis, , Fall 2021, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Questioning and posing problems, Science, Showcase, Space, Thinking flexibly, Orange Cove High School, student, 0In the article, “YOU DECIDE: Civilian Space Travel”, (Mcgraw Hill), I learned that just two months ago, an aerospace...
Minimum Wage
Valarie, , Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Minimum Wage, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, Thinking interdependently, Orange Cove High School, wage, 0In the article “Raising the Minimum Wage”(BTW), I learned that government officials are considering raising the minimum wage. Currently,...
Hispanic Heritage Month
Ivan, , Call to Action, Fall 2021, History, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, Hispanic Heritage Month, Mexican pride, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article “Hispanic Heritage Month” (btw) I learned that Hispanic heritage month is from September 15 to October...
African American Music in Nashville Museum
Natalie L, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Community, Fall 2021, Music, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, #BenefitsofMusic, African American History, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “New National Museum of African Music Opens in Nashville” (BTW) I learned that in Nashville Tennessee...
Should Schools Control Our Social Media?
Karen SI, , Fall 2021, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Social Media, #school, #socialmedia, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article, “YOU DECIDE School Social Media Free Speech Case” (McGraw Hill) I learned that if schools should...
Minimum Wage?
Damian, , Career & Job Readiness, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Minimum Wage, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, #moneyproublems, #poor #no money #homeless #alone #hungry, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article “YOU DECIDE: Raising the Minimum Wage” (McGraw Hill) I learned that the minimum wage is $7.25...
Should college athletes be paid to play?
Felipe, , Arts & Entertainment, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Sports, Athletes, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article “College Athletes: To Pay or Not to pay” (McGraw Hill) I learned that colleges are now...
Climate Change is Affecting Coral Reefs
Sayra, , Environment, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Life Below Water, Nature, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, #coralreef, Orange Cove High School, 3In the article ” Coral Reefs Show Damage From Climate Change.” I learned that coral reefs are important because...
Body Image
Yamilet, , Beauty, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Media, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Body Image, RHS, 23A person undergoes many thoughts about themselves based on society’s so-called ‘standards.’ It is said that men have to...
What Is The Country That Is Committed To Reducing Plastic Next Step?
Jennifer Gz, , Environment, Environment & World, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Life Below Water, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, environment, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article, “France Bans Plastic Packaging” (McGraw Hill), France will start to use either reusable or recyclable materials...
The Uprising of Fear During Covid-19
Megan K, , Coronavirus, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Psychology, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, fear, RHS, 0Over the past two years countless lives have been changed since the upbringing of the horrific virus, Covid-19. This...
Should Citizens Go Space Traveling?
Ruendi, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Environment, Fall 2021, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Science, Showcase, Space, Technology, #Economy, #NASA, controversies, Orange Cove High School, worldwide issues, 1In the article, “Civilian Space Travel” (McGraw Hill), I learned that in September 2021 four people, a CEO, a...
California School Vaccination Requirement
Valarie, , Coronavirus, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, #Vaccine, Orange Cove High School, 0In the article, “California School Vaccination Requirement” (BTW), I learned that California is taking further precautions against covid- 19...
Witch Hunts & Modern Justice
Yarelli, , Fall 2021, History, Questioning and posing problems, Reduced Inequalities, Religion, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Orange Cove High School, witchcraft, 4In the 11th century up until the 17th century there was a mass hysteria pertaining to witches and witch...
College Athletes: To pay or not to pay?
Destiny, , Call to Action, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Sports, College Football, Orange Cove High School, 1In the article, “College Athletes to pay or not to pay”, it explains that football players should start getting...
Loneliness
Kristina, , Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, depression, loneliness, mental health, RHS, 6While being around other people, even ones that you may have a close bond with, it is still possible...
Propaganda In History class
Sydney, , Fall 2021, History, Listening with understanding and empathy, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, propoganda, RHS, 4In school students are required to take at least three years of history and usually in those classes it...
Remembering Hardworking, Honest, and Helpful Macario
Dewry, , Character Traits and Relationships, Día de Muertos, Fall 2021, Listening with understanding and empathy, Quality Education, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Día de Muertos, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 0Macario, the protagonist in “The Third Guest,” a short story by B. Traven, has a few traits that influence...
The damages of child and mother separation
Adalia, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Psychology, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, experimentation, RHS, 10Science evolves to help provide better opportunities, yet in order to make these advancements science sometimes takes it too...
Herd Mentality
Daniela, , Community, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Psychology, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, humanity, RHS, 4Ever since humans are little kids, everyone always tries to fit into a group. While growing up, people search...
Celebrities and Public Standards
Isabella, , Beauty, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Gender Equity (Women), Media, Music, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Social Media, #Fightingbeautystandards, celebrity activism, mental health, RHS, Self-Confidence, self-expression, 4Nearly everyday, celebrities appear in the news, whether it be to bring them down or hype them up, but...
Extravagant Amount of Power
Angelina, , Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, federal government, power, RHS, 0Throughout many years, the overall control of any government level has been increasing more and more. Because of this,...
Nature vs. Nurture
Emily, , Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Nature, Psychology, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Nature vs. nurture, RHS, 3We separate everything about ourselves into two categories, nature vs. nurture. The debate over nature vs. nurture focuses on...
How Fame Changes A Person
Kylie, , Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Fame, RHS, Senior, 4Social media is a part of most teenagers’ everyday life. With having a social media platform comes the possibility...
Is Intelligence Nature or Nurture?
Stephanie, , Fall 2021, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, genetics, RHS, 5In a society with various people, intelligence is based on nature because, research has proven that “a person’s IQ...
Nurture Defines Our Identities
Madison, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Fall 2021, Nature, Psychology, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, nature vs. nature, RHS, 0The debate of nature vs. nurture has been ongoing for an extremely long time. Some people believe that both...
Finding the Good/Adjusting
Annabelle, , Coronavirus, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Psychology, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, covid19, RHS, 1The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on every person – nationwide. However, this toll is different for everyone....
Nurturing Eyesight
Eleanor, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Language, Media, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, #blog, RHS, 0All around the world, people have different perceptions of eyesight. Some people have it worse than others. This could...
Psychopaths
Leigh Ann, , Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Quality Education, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, nature vs. nature, RHS, 4Psychopaths can be both born and created. Chemicals in the brain can be unbalanced from birth and can be...
Glasses
Nicole, , Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Quality Education, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, nature vs. nature, RHS, 3Glasses affect our world in many ways. The way that we see can change by the way our eyes...
Commonality of Defects
Lauren, , Call to Action, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Media, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, #awarness, RHS, 0Children are born all around the world that do not conform to the stereotype of normal as society labels...
Goodbye Innocence
Alaina, , Fall 2021, Family, Gender, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Prison, Privacy, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, childhood, RHS, rosaryhighschool, 0Loss of Innocence is a concept that is commonly misunderstood. It is not merely just a physical change but...
Cults
Morgan W, , Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Religion, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Cults, RHS, 0Throughout history cults have controlled a group in order to advance a governing body’s agenda by suppressing people’s freedom...
Digital Poison
Hannah B, , Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Social Media, instagram, RHS, 4Take a minute to stop scrolling, liking and posting on social media. Just be present. This is something society...
Tattoos and Their Controversies
Alexis, , Art, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, RHS, tattoos, 5Tattoos are fun, new, and exhilarating for an 18 year old, but with older age tattoos may not be...
Redheads vs. The Sun
Chase, , A Day in My Life, Bio, Creative Writing, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, #redheads, RHS, 0All over tropical vacation spots, redheads are applying their one hundred sunblock, though this is true, scientists have researched...
Moral Development: A Social Domain Theory
Katherine, , Fall 2021, Family, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, moral development, RHS, 0Moral development has changed the way that people have interpreted certain things. An example of this development would be...
Perfect is Overrated
Julia, , Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Social Media, Technology & Computer Science, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, perfectionism, RHS, 3In recent years, tech companies that run popular social media platforms have found ways to manipulate and control what...
Police Apathy
Taylor R, , Call to Action, Fall 2021, Listening with understanding and empathy, Media, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, #police, RHS, 0It is very disturbing to see the apathy of the general community when a police officer gets hurt and...
Space Travel Is Useless!
Christopher, , Environment & World, Fall 2021, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Politics, Questioning and posing problems, Showcase, Space, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, #Space, Orange Cove High School, 4In the article, “YOU DECIDE Civilian Space Travel” (BTW) I learned that space travel is becoming more commercialized than...
Tattoos: A History, Culture, and Expression
Norah, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Art, Arts & Entertainment, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Quality Education, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, #culture, #expression, #history, #Identity, #tattoo, #tattoos, RHS, 1It may be difficult to wrap your head around why someone would want to endure the painful and expensive...
Make Your Choice
Tia, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, RHS, vaping, 1Imagine a young high school student. She is a senior this year and in the thick of college application...
Can Money Buy Happiness?
Hannah F, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2021, Listening with understanding and empathy, Responding with wonderment and awe, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, #happiness, RHS, 3Can money buy happiness? This question has been thought over and analyzed by hundreds of sources and people. Everyone’s...
Decrease in Human Population: Good or Bad?
Jade, , Environment & World, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Questioning and posing problems, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, #worldwideissues, Orange Cove High School, 4In the article, “Where are the people?” (The New York Times, Upfront) I learned about the decrease in world...
NCAA Paying players
Francisco P, , Decent Work and Economic Growth, Fall 2021, Listening with understanding and empathy, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Sports, college athletes, Orange Cove High School, 5The NCAA is a business in colleges and universities. The NCAA makes around $842 million annually annually; big colleges...
Know Your Place
Eliana, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Books or Plays, Fall 2021, Good Health and Well-Being, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, World Connections, Lord of the Flies, RHS, 0Manipulation, corruption, and violence are the strings attached to all those in power and/or power-hungry. Jack, the young antagonist,...
Safe
Ella, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Creative Writing, Environment & World, Fall 2021, Gathering data through all senses, Nature, Poems and Stories, Poetry, Remaining open to continuous learning, Showcase, Thinking flexibly, Climate Action, Climate Change Effects, environment, Fall 2021, magazine, national day of writing, Silver Creek High School, writeout, 14Flow in Flow out Baby’s breath, Moss Lung, cling to the mouth of the cave, Rustled by her breath,...
“Ala’s Story” Book Review
Brody, , Books or Plays, Fall 2021, War, autobiography, book review, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1I chose “Ala’s Story” totally at random. I woke up, went “oh shoot, Mr. Sloan wanted us to have...
Teens, COVID & Anxiety
Andrea L, , Coronavirus, Fall 2021, Habits of Mind, anxiety, Orange Cove High School, 1In the text, I Felt Like I Was Suffocating (Upfront) I learned the effects the COVID-19 Pandemic had on...