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Reasons for abortion
Sarah, , Showcase, Documentary, History, Abortion, Women in Action, Good Health and Well-Being, Thinking flexibly, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, abortion, history, Orange Cove High School, 6In the article, ”What are the different reasons to have an abortion?” (Nicholas 2022) I learned many individuals have...
A Year Away
Louise, , Showcase, Poetry, Poems and Stories, Fall 2023, here-there poems, here-there, psc, asheville, firenze, 0here, a sea of white faces at my college, taking notes in a large lecture hall there, a tiny...
The Mysterious Color of Streetlights
Jade 9150438, , Showcase, Nuclear Energy, Science, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Thinking flexibly, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, West Philadelphia High School, streetlights, 6Chemists John Bullough, Jakoah Brgoch, and Ram Seshadri were curious to come up with a conclusion on why the...
Unveiling the Catastrophic Impact of Climate Change: A Dire Warning!
Juan R., , Persisting, Thinking flexibly, Thinking interdependently, Showcase, Environment, Climate Action, Climate Change Effects, Orange Cove High School, 3The article “Effects on Climate Change” by NASA discusses the various effects of climate change and what we can...
A dead rat can draw a crowd!
Ayan, , Showcase, Art, Arts & Entertainment, Good Health and Well-Being, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, NYC rats, 2My Summary of Big Scary Ugly Dirty Rats by Mark Jacobson In New York City, even a dead rat can...
Neanderthals hunted cave lions at least 48,000 years ago
Milan, , Life on Land, History, Writing, Persisting, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2023, Showcase, cave lion, history, lion, West Philadelphia High School, 1The article “Neandertals hunted cave lions at least 48,000 years ago” was about the first direct evidence of Neandertals...
Lizards are green because of their high level of biliverdin or a green bile pigment. Therefore it has to...
The History of my Name
Sherlyn, , Showcase, Bio ELL, Poems and Stories, Fall 2023, Names, colonization, Mexico, psc, pronunciation, 0My full name is Sherlyn Villano Maldonado. My mother calls me Sara. The truth is that sometimes I don’t...
Why was abortion overturned?
Sarah, , Abortion, Argument, Good Health and Well-Being, Questioning and posing problems, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Remaining open to continuous learning, Fall 2023, Showcase, abortion, Orange Cove High School, 3In the article,” Planned Parenthood” I learned that overturning this law had many effects on groups of people, and...
Education Policy: Race & Gender Identity
Juan L., , Questioning and posing problems, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Remaining open to continuous learning, Fall 2023, Showcase, Quality Education, Orange Cove High School, Education Policy, 1In the article, “Bills Targeting Classroom Talk on Race and Gender Identity Balloon This Year”(Pendharkar 2022) I learned that...
When Will the Great Salt Lake Dry Up?
Katie, , Nature, Environment, Climate Action, Fall 2023, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 3The Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater lake in the western hemisphere, and it is at threat of...
En el artículo “what is climate change?” (2023) aprendí que las actividades humanas han sido el principal impulsor del...
Corals has a special relationship with a small algae called Zooplankton. NOAA says “The algae live within the coral...
Why do people have favorite words?
Allie, , Language, Habits of Mind, Showcase, Psychology, Judge Memorial, 1In an article from the New York Times, words are described as “conceptual symbols” that imply something more subtle...
How are you influenced by your family?
Magnolia, , Showcase, Family, Environment & World, Fall 2023, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1The environment within our family, in which we spend a lot of time around, deeply influences our emotional development....
In the article, “ What We Know About Climate Change” ( MIT Climate Portal ) is to know...
The Border Crisis and what is being done to fix it
Cristian L., , Immigration, Housing, Showcase, Orange Cove High School, ochs, 2Reflection on Border Crisis: CBP’s Response The Central idea of the source that I was looking at was “...
This Is My Body
Imani WB, , Fall 2023, Showcase, Poetry, Good Health and Well-Being, Managing Impulsivity, Thinking flexibly, Applying past knowledge to new situations, This Is My Body, The U School, 0My body is important to me. You should always love yourself. Your body is very important. It brings new...
No Answer for Gun Violence
Bryan, , Showcase, Guns, Protest, Gun Violence, Orange Cove High School, 13In the article, “Off the Cuff: What Don’t We Know about the Causes of Gun Violence? Almost Everything” (Hemenway...
How do you motivate yourself to do your tasks?
Ender, , Showcase, Fall 2023, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 5Everybody has times when they just can’t get themselves to work, some people more than others. Motivation to do...
How does the medium distort the meaning?
CJ, , Showcase, Fall 2023, internet, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 2“The medium is the message.” -Marshall McLuhan. The first step to discovering what the correlation is between medium and...
When Will Mars Be Colonized?
Nicholas, , Space, Technology, Science & Math, Showcase, space, colonization, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1Before even discussing Mars, we must first discuss the sake of the colonization of the Moon, because it is...
Nurture v.s. Nature: Are people genetically predisposed to behavior?
Evan, , Science, Questioning and posing problems, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Environment & World, Taking responsible risks, Habits of Mind, Thinking interdependently, Showcase, Persisting, Remaining open to continuous learning, Inquiry, Managing Impulsivity, Media, Listening with understanding and empathy, Thinking flexibly, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Photography, Striving for accuracy, twins, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, genetics, behavior, 3Are we born good, evil, or neither? According to the National Institute of Health, the answer would be yes…kinda....
How Do Positive and Negative Thoughts Affect our Work?
Kalli, , Showcase, Science, Fall 2023, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0When we look at how we can better our day, we are generally told to do something we enjoy...
Social Media and Impressionable Audiences
Ava, , Showcase, Social Media, Habits of Mind, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Judge Memorial, 5I chose this question because social media and its effect on impressionable minds is something that I’m passionate about,...
Will AI take over the world?
August, , Wonder, Research Help, Writing & Communication, Showcase, Inquiry, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1Artificial intelligence isn’t powerful enough to do any major harm as of right now, but it is learning and...
Does astrological sign correlate with personality?
Han, , Showcase, Psychology, Science, Character Traits and Relationships, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1People often wonder if their astrological sign has a correlation to their personality traits. The short answer is no....
Meet Eylin
Eylin, , Showcase, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Bio ELL, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, colombia, emigration, Park Slope Collegiate, adrenaline, 1My name is Eylin and I am a very happy person. I am a little patient, and I am...
Red and Blue House
Daisy, , Thinking flexibly, Fall 2023, Showcase, Good Health and Well-Being, short fiction, Persisting, Listening with understanding and empathy, 161, ghosts, 0Once there was a big, beautiful house that was red and blue. It had a big pool, three floors,...
Sherlyn’s Introduction
Sherlyn, , Persisting, Managing Impulsivity, Thinking flexibly, Introductions, Showcase, Bio ELL, strenths, family, Park Slope Collegiate, autobiography, 1I am Sherlyn and I am from Guerrero in Mexico. I speak two language:my first language is Mixtec and...
The Murder Animal Mystery
Riudy, , Showcase, Life on Land, short fiction, Persisting, Managing Impulsivity, Responding with wonderment and awe, Fall 2023, Animal Cruelty, 161, 3This house has a beautiful look, filled to the brim with magic and beautiful porches. It’s a sight to...
My Love For Black Wall Street
Orneisha, , Spring 2023, Showcase, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Poetry, Persisting, Striving for accuracy, Questioning and posing problems, Black wall street, The U School, 0Black Wall Street we are thankful for the historic deeds and tales that you have left us with,Though you...
Getting Braces: How My Smile Boosted My Confidence!
Yinetly, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, AI, Showcase, Spring 2023, Family, Turning Point Narrative, Happiness, Friendship, Decision Making, Goals, Good Health and Well-Being, Thinking flexibly, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 2Unleash the power of a confident smile! Find out how my journey with braces helped me become more confident...
When Food Becomes the Enemy
Vivi, , Beauty, Good Health and Well-Being, Thinking flexibly, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, TED Talks, Showcase, WAMS, eating disorders, 2Description and intro 81% of 10 year old girls are scared of becoming fat and 46% of all...
No one cares!
Vivian, , Writing, Spark Inquiry with Questions, Good Health and Well-Being, Thinking flexibly, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Applying past knowledge to new situations, Showcase, Spring 2023, Media, Call to Action, TED Talks, Creative Writing, Student-Centered, #pizzarolls, WAMS, #people, #advice, 4Minding her own business, little Vivian walks down the stairs in her J.C. Penny sweater. But-oh no! She bumps...
an article written at 11:59 at night
Anya, , Showcase, Good Health and Well-Being, Procrastination, WAMS, 2In the life of an average teenager, the worst problem they would face is not their phone dying, but...
The Psychology of Competition
Amiya, , Showcase, Psychology, Spring 2023, Psychology In Sports, WAMS, 0Can competition be healthy? According to Think Like A Monk by Jay Shetty1, competition hinders productivity. However, sports psychologists2...
The Correlation Between School and Mental Health: Does School Really Cause Depression?
Akari, , TED Talks, Showcase, Bullying, Student-Centered, Good Health and Well-Being, Persisting, Thinking flexibly, Gathering data through all senses, mental health, WAMS, 2In this article, I will discuss the correlation between school, stress, and mental health, and how school can have...
ODE TO BLACK WALL STREET
Kevin, , Black Lives Matter, Spring 2023, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Art, Poetry, Read/Write Poems, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Poems and Stories, Showcase, The U School, Black wall street, 1Black Wall Street, a community of black people that thrived. Attacked from below and in the sky, in their...
Exploring Germany Opens My Eyes: A Life-Changing Journey!
Aisatou, , Remaining open to continuous learning, Spring 2023, Turning Point Narrative, Showcase, Quality Education, Memoir, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Gathering data through all senses, Responding with wonderment and awe, culture, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 1Discover how a single trip to Germany changed my life forever! It was my first time in Europe and...
Staying Strong on My Mexican Adventure
Noemi, , Showcase, Vignette, Quality Education, I Remember, Family, Persisting, Happiness, Thinking flexibly, Friendship, Striving for accuracy, Police, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Environment, Responding with wonderment and awe, Goals, Taking responsible risks, Girl, Spring 2023, Turning Point Narrative, P.U.L.S.E. High School, Mexico, 0I found a new me on my trip to Mexico! August 12, 2020, my mom and I were in...
We Need Better Green Energy
Neil, , Showcase, Climate Action, Spring 2023, TED Talks, green energy, WAMS, 0Our current green energy solutions for climate change are not providing the results we need. They are very inefficient,...
Why our current architecture and building methods don’t fit in an evolving world
Nikol, , TED Talks, Showcase, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Persisting, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Spring 2023, TED, WAMS, 0Architecture today has been developed over centuries for the ever-changing modern world. However, because of its enormously negative effect...
Nowadays With AI
Esther, , Showcase, Quality Education, Books or Plays, Literary Essay, Persisting, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, SLA@Beeber, #BeeberBlurb, #longdivision, 0I believe that Ai did a good job overall, but there are some things that I need to change...
Comments to essay
Nazeerah, , Showcase, Quality Education, Thinking flexibly, Gathering data through all senses, Taking responsible risks, Spring 2023, SLA@Beeber, Long Division, Kiese Laymon, school, 0Introduction I think that the AI didn’t do a good job portraying the story off on the notes and...
Why we should all be Feminists
Ameya, , Thinking interdependently, TED Talks, Showcase, Gender Equity (Women), Thinking flexibly, Applying past knowledge to new situations, WAMS, feminism, 0The Name The word feminist is frequently misleading because of the latin root ‘femina’ meaning woman. The latin suffix...
The Help of AI
Destiny, , Taking responsible risks, AI, Spring 2023, Long Division, Showcase, Quality Education, Thinking flexibly, Gathering data through all senses, SLA@Beeber, writing, 15The AI support from Youth Voices is going to create the following. I copied and pasted my comment from...
Long Divison comments into an essay.
Ryan, , Long Division, Showcase, Reduced Inequalities, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Gathering data through all senses, Taking responsible risks, AI, Spring 2023, SLA@Beeber, Long Division, 3I asked AI for help to turn my comments from Now Comment into an essay, pointing out distinctive themes....
The Real World
Salome, , Taking responsible risks, AI, Spring 2023, Long Division, Showcase, Quality Education, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Creating, imagining, and innovating, SLA@Beeber, longdivision, nowcomment, 2When working with the Al generator, I got exactly what I was looking for. It was working, but I...
The Themes Of Long Divison
Collin, , Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gathering data through all senses, Spring 2023, Long Division, Showcase, Quality Education, Persisting, SLA@Beeber, #LongDivsion, 15This article is mostly focused on the plot of the book Long Division. I expanded my work from comments...
AI: I think using this thing in this class was definitely an interesting experience. Personally, I think it is...
This post is about my thoughts on the usage of AI in the classroom and beyond. As an example,...
First Draft AI is rapidly becoming more prevalent within our generation mostly in the field of education. Many students...
Youth voices have been a supreme way of examining and communicating with my peers. I am able to speak...
Learning how to use AI and utilizing it has been a very educational and awe-inspiring experience. It’s absolutely amazing...
DRAFT:Using AI mojo tools on Youth Voices has been a valuable tool in helping me improve my writing skills...
BEFORE AI: The primary way that AI has aided me on Youth Voices is by how helpful it can...
INITIAL DRAFT: Working with AI and Youth Voices is very limiting. Using AI helps me come up with words...
Featured Image prompt: A robotic figure stands in the center of a futuristic cityscape, its body composed of intricate...
AI Mojo AI through Youth Voices is an innovative system that has emerged as a game-changer in education. By...
Before AI: Using AI through Youth Voices is a very convenient website that gives me further input on how...
Understanding the Interesting AI
Darryl, , Showcase, Technology, Writing & Communication, Spring 2023, showcase, SLA@Beeber, #BeeberBlurb, 1Using AI has a very unique feel to it. From past classroom experiences, this is a game changer because...
Blurb: AI in Language Arts
Naomi, , Showcase, Books or Plays, Writing & Communication, SLA@Beeber, #BeeberBlurb, 0Before: I use AI in youth voices a lot to depict my ideas. AI helps me recreate my thoughts...
How AI Has Helped Me
Anisa, , Writing & Communication, Showcase, Technology, SLA@Beeber, #BeeberBlurb, 1Before: AI mojo in the Youth Voices digital platform has proven to be helpful in many ways. For example,...
youth voices and AI
Sole, , Spring 2023, Showcase, Quality Education, Technology, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Applying past knowledge to new situations, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, AI, SLA@Beeber, #beebberblurb, slab_blurb, 2AI (artificial intelligence) technology and being a part of a community like Youth Voices have been beneficial for me...
AI: Friend or Foe?
Isaiah, , Showcase, Technology, Technology & Computer Science, SLA@Beeber, #BeeberBlurb, 2Isaiah Singleton BEFORE AI ALTERATION – DRAFT How does it feel to use AI in Youth Voices? The world...
Second Draft Using AI Mojo to specifically design images was a lot of fun. I think AI has made...
Before I have mixed feelings about AI’s impact on youth voices. While it frequently makes sense and is clear,...
Nothing can stop you
Esther, , Showcase, Thinking flexibly, Gathering data through all senses, Taking responsible risks, Spring 2023, SLA@Beeber, Long Division, 0Writing with AI Mojo Introduction I believe that Ai did a good job overall, but there are some things...
My David and Goliath story
Dominick M, , Thinking flexibly, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, Showcase, Quality Education, War, Bio ELL, Fight, Park Slope Collegiate, 0A time when I felt like I was David was in elementary because I and my friends would play...
A dream that was deferred
Dominick M, , War, American Dream, Bio ELL, Showcase, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Park Slope Collegiate, ambition, 2I once had a dream about joining the military but as I grew up my dream just dried up...
David and Goliath, actually Colossuses
Khoa, , Bio ELL, I Remember, Thinking flexibly, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, Showcase, Quality Education, richandpoor, competition, Park Slope Collegiate, 1Creatures are always and always competing. The tigers, wolves, and lions compete to take over their territory for hunting....
Meeting the Characters in “Long Division”
Trevor, , Long Division, Showcase, Quality Education, Books or Plays, Listening with understanding and empathy, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Character Traits and Relationships, Spring 2023, SLA@Beeber, Long Division, 5City is a boy who attends Fannie Lou Hamer Magnet school in Jackson, Mississippi. LaVander Peele is another kid...
Betraying Native Americans in “There There”
Anneliese, , Stories, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Student-Centered, Responding with wonderment and awe, Goals, Raise Your Voice, Spring 2023, Showcase, Tracking the Themes, Guns, Gentrification, Family, This is America, Crime, Spark Inquiry with Questions, History, Oakland, Friendship, Reduced Inequalities, Point of View, Thinking flexibly, betrayal, P.U.L.S.E. High School, There There, Tracking the Theme, Powwow, 0“There There” by Tommy Orange might leave a reader feeling gut wrenched. The building of the characters stories and...
The Will to Survive in “There There”
Randy, , Spring 2023, Tracking the Themes, Showcase, Violence, Oakland, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, There There, P.U.L.S.E. High School, 0This is a weird book. I feel like this is a good way to describe “There There” by Tommy...
Long Division portrays the legacy of slavery and its ongoing impact on American society
Amani, , Tracking the Themes, Showcase, Literary Essay, Reduced Inequalities, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Spring 2023, SLA@Beeber, Long Division, 1Kiese Laymon’s “Long Division” is a complex novel that addresses a variety of social and political issues related to...
Is Somali Piracy finally under control?
Nickel, , Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, Showcase, Immigration, No Poverty (Economy), Managing Impulsivity, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), migrants, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0What has been done to control piracy off the coast of Somalia? It emphasizes how there have been a...
Uncovering the Devastation: 20 Years On since Largest-Ever Chemical Spill in California
Emma H, , Responsible Consumption and Production, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, Showcase, chemical spills, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0It’s been 20 years since the largest-ever chemical spill rocked California, leaving communities in disarray. Come join the conversation...
Fierce weather blamed for big chemical spill, outages Tank of hydrochloric acid tips, causes vapor cloud
Emma H, , Showcase, Responsible Consumption and Production, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, chemical spills, 0A 13,000-gallon tank of hydrochloric acid was knocked over by a line of thunderstorms on the west side of...
Justice or easy money:Uncovering the truth about mass incarceration – it’s doing far more harm than good.
Eesha, , Spring 2023, Showcase, WAMS, criminal justice, 2One out of four incarcerated people in the world are in the land of the free. Despite the United...
In the life of an average teenager, the worst problem they would face is not their phone dying, but...
Writer’s Statement What makes people unique does not always have to be visible on the outside. A mental struggle,...
Gabriela Gurvits Introduction: With the spread of human population on planet Earth, our behavior towards animals has become a...
Causes of Climate Change: Human Activity at Play
Neil, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, AI, Spring 2023, Showcase, Climate Action, Environment & World, Listening with understanding and empathy, Thinking flexibly, article, WAMS, 0In this post, I’m showing some of the steps I’m taking to use AI to write an article about...
We are United as one
Tikvah, , Showcase, Spring 2023, genderlit, Science Leadership Academy At Beeber, 6Gender is not explicitly mentioned in the given paragraph, but it is relevant to note that Black women and...
After viewing the 1619 Project, I can say how utterly disgusted I am with certain aspects of it, but...
Rocking with Gender and Justice
Gabriel, , Showcase, Semester Published, Spring 2023, #GenderLit, SLA@Beeber, 1The year 2020 was full of change. The nationwide protests that erupted after George Floyd’s death, It was definitely...
The Obscured Secrets
Destiny, , History, Reduced Inequalities, Listening with understanding and empathy, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Responding with wonderment and awe, Spring 2023, Showcase, SLA@Beeber, The 1619 project, women, 0Featured image: A mother’s embrace is like no other – this image captures that feeling perfectly. A black woman...
“Uncovering the Unspoken: 1619 Project”
Ryan, , Showcase, Gender Equity (Women), Good Health and Well-Being, Spring 2023, Gender Lit, SLA@Beeber, 17After viewing the 1619 Project, I strongly believe that black communities must deepen their understanding of these complex issues...
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, , Showcase, Black Lives Matter, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Latino Power, Women in Action, Spring 2023, SLA@Beeber, #GenderLit, 17The 1619 Project has shined a spotlight on the strains of systemic oppression, discrimination, and violence against Black people...
How to Properly Dispose of Chemical Waste
Emma H, , Showcase, Responsible Consumption and Production, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gathering data through all senses, Spring 2023, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, chemical spills, 0Chemical waste is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency through the RCRA These are their steps for removing chemical...
The 1619 Project is: Truth
Faith H, , Showcase, Race Relations, Spring 2023, SLA@Beeber, genderlit, 24It is disheartening to observe the disparity in healthcare treatment for pregnant women based on their race. Every individual,...
My thoughts and feelings on the Documentary Is it understandable that witnessing the pain and suffering of others is...
We must all work together to combat the racial issues in society and create meaningful change. I’m taken aback...
The Hidden Pages
Mason, , Showcase, Media, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Documentary, SLA@Beeber, genderlit, 10As I watched the 1619 Project episodes 2 and 5, I felt a deep sense of anger and injustice...
Respect: Addressing Discrimination
David, , Showcase, Black Lives Matter, Black Lives Matter At School, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Spring 2023, SLA@Beeber, #GenderLit, 11We must refuse to engage in the tactics of those who perpetuate racism and prejudice and take action to...
Persistently Resisting: Race as Binary
Gavin, , Showcase, Getting Started, SLA@Beeber, #GenderLit, 6After viewing the video, I am struck by the way that race is defined as a binary between white...
Somali Piracy and Its Effect on the Global Economy
Nickel, , No Poverty (Economy), Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, piracy, 0The World Bank reported that Somali piracy is having a severe impact on the economic activity of neighboring countries,...
Uncovering Oppression & Inspiring Action
Darryl, , Showcase, Black Lives Matter, Gender, Spring 2023, genderlit, SLA@Beeber, 7The 1619 Project’s Episode 2 and Episode 5 shed light on the traumatic impact of slavery and police brutality...
Unite to Fight Systemic Racism!
Jeffrey, , Reduced Inequalities, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Taking responsible risks, Spring 2023, Showcase, Race Relations, SLA@Beeber, Gender Lit, 5Across the nation, there are individuals who make a concerted effort to degrade and injure African Americans emotionally and...
Remembering Past through Critical Conversations
Amani, , Showcase, Race Relations, Slavery, Documentary, Spring 2023, SLA@Beeber, genderlit, 5The contributors of the 1619 Project have taken a bold and commendable risk in their efforts to raise...
America Mock Trial
Akira, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Writing & Communication, Spring 2023, Showcase, American Dream, The U School, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, writing, 36The views expressed in this piece are fictional and do not represent the views of the writer. Good afternoon...
How the White House plans to and has been addressing the immigration problem
Emma M, , Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Rights, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Spring 2023, Showcase, Immigration, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, immigration reform, Immigration, government, 1The issue of immigration is one that regularly makes headline news, so I read a couple of Fact Sheets...
Why People Like Soft Things; The Reason Why The Human Race Is Attracted To Fuzzy Textures
Ella, , Showcase, Psychology, Good Health and Well-Being, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gathering data through all senses, Spring 2023, WAMS, soft textures, 0Humans are naturally curious. Whether it’s babies or adults, people are always asking questions, learning, and using their senses....
The Magnitude of Global Warming May Become Extreme
Nico M, , Climate Action, Environment & World, Persisting, Managing Impulsivity, Gathering data through all senses, Showcase, Spring 2023, Nature, Environment, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Global Warming, Climate Change, 1The article “‘Global Warming’ or ‘Climate Change?’: Which Is the Proper Term?” discusses the difference between the terms “global...
The Wrong Way to go About Curbing Food Waste
Pilar, , Environment & World, Responsible Consumption and Production, Persisting, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Showcase, Environment, 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, , Listening with understanding and empathy, Questioning and posing problems, Taking responsible risks, Spring 2023, Showcase, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Reduced Inequalities, United Nation, The U School, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, 17What steps have been taken to reduce racial disparities in the criminal justice system? Good morning everyone.Thank you for...
America On Trial
Aaliyah, , The Hate U Give, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Reduced Inequalities, Thinking flexibly, Striving for accuracy, Taking responsible risks, Showcase, Spring 2023, Rights, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, civil rights, The U School, 18Good 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, , Persisting, Listening with understanding and empathy, Thinking flexibly, Character Traits and Relationships, Spring 2023, Showcase, Oakland, Good Health and Well-Being, Fetal alcohol syndrome, P.U.L.S.E. High School, anger, 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, , Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, Showcase, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, corruption, economy, 3Corruption is a grave problem that the world faces every day. It has an impact on some of the...
A benefit of a Pet
Jennifer, , Responsible Consumption and Production, Good Health and Well-Being, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, Showcase, Quality Education, pets, Orange Cove High School, Love, mental health, 14In the article, The health and Mood-Boosting Benefits of Pets (upfront, Robinson, Lundgren, and Segal), on 12/5, 2022, I...
Nickel, , No Poverty (Economy), Listening with understanding and empathy, Gathering data through all senses, Spring 2023, Showcase, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, piracy, 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, , Space, Climate Action, Persisting, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, Showcase, Climate Change, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Climate Action, 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, , Spring 2023, Showcase, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, america, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1An article in PEW’s Trust Magazine, “America Is Exceptional in Its Political Divide,” by Michael Dimock & Richard Wike...
Corruption in Healthcare and How to Combat It
Rachelle, , Good Health and Well-Being, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, Showcase, Healthcare, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, corruption, 0A study done across 33 countries is able to show us the amount of corruption in healthcare across the...
Why is it important to safely dispose of chemical waste? What effects will it have on the planet if not done properly?
Emma H, , Showcase, Responsible Consumption and Production, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gathering data through all senses, Spring 2023, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, enviroment, 0If you live in a developed nation, chances are companies in your country dispose of quite literally tons of...
Piracy Off the East Coast of Africa
Nickel, , Showcase, No Poverty (Economy), Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, piracy, 0The Washington Post discusses the resurgence of piracy in East Africa, particularly in Somalia, where a recent spate of...
Pushing Past Limits
Dominick M, , Thinking flexibly, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Spring 2023, Showcase, Family, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Good Health and Well-Being, family, Park Slope Collegiate, 2I 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, , Persisting, Thinking flexibly, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Immigration, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Park Slope Collegiate, Joe Biden, migerents, 0Dear President Biden,My name is Hammam. I urge you to take action in this situation. Migrants need your help...
Hopes Create Dreams
Khoa, , Decent Work and Economic Growth, Thinking flexibly, Thinking about your thinking (Metacognition), Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2022, Showcase, Part-time Indian, American Dream, immigrant, hope, indian, dream, 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, , Showcase, Friendship, Fall 2022, bsf4life, marriage, friendship, bestfriends, 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...
One of the most controversial sporting events in recent history
Nickel, , Reduced Inequalities, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, AI, Showcase, Sports, World Cup, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0My Summaries Article 1: The 2022 world cup in Qatar is the most controversial world cup to date, and...
Caine’s Arcade
Michael, , Listening with understanding and empathy, Thinking flexibly, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Fall 2022, Showcase, Quality Education, Documentary, Persisting, arcade, inspiring, Caines Arcade, film, Park Slope Collegiate, creativity, 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, , Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, AI, Showcase, Gender Equity (Women), Persisting, Womens Soccer, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0Citation Das, Andrew. “How U.S. Soccer and Its Players Got to Equal Pay: A Timeline.” The New York Times,...
First thoughts on being a vegetable photographer (and playing with AI)
Christina C, , Responsible Consumption and Production, Persisting, Listening with understanding and empathy, Thinking flexibly, Fall 2022, AI, Showcase, play, AImojo, TTT, ai, 4Here is what I wrote: I just posted a photo on Facebook that I took before we connected online...
AI and Taylor Swift
Nico, , Music, Good Health and Well-Being, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Thinking interdependently, Fall 2022, AI, Showcase, 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, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Technology & Computer Science, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Thinking interdependently, Fall 2022, Showcase, Media, AI, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Crypto, FTX, bankruptcy, 0Citation Sigalos, MacKenzie, and Rohan Goswami. “Crypto Firm Blockfi Files for Bankruptcy as FTX Fallout Spreads.” CNBC, CNBC, 29...
Ukrainian war, by a bot.
Stephen, , Showcase, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Thinking interdependently, Fall 2022, AI, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Ukraine War, 0Citation Clarke, Michael. “Ukraine War: Five Ways Conflict Could Go in 2023.” BBC News, BBC, 27 Dec. 2022, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-63987113....
The James Webb Telescope Article Summary
Caroline M, , Space, Persisting, Thinking flexibly, Questioning and posing problems, Fall 2022, AI, Showcase, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, James Webb Telescope, 1My Summary: On December 25, 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), or Webb, was launched from the European...
The Handling of Misinformation on Spotify
Pilar, , Responsible Consumption and Production, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Thinking interdependently, Fall 2022, AI, Showcase, Media, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, spotify, joerogan, 4Articles Bowden, George. “Harry and Meghan Reveal Spotify Covid Row Concerns.” BBC News, BBC, 30 Jan. 2022, https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-60191264. Barlow,...
A Teenage Dreamer
Isiah G, , Reduced Inequalities, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Responding with wonderment and awe, Fall 2022, Showcase, Immigration, Documentary, dreamers, immigrant, lawyer, The Mayor, Park Slope Collegiate, daca, 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, , Gathering data through all senses, Responding with wonderment and awe, Fall 2022, Showcase, Reduced Inequalities, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Park Slope Collegiate, Native Americans, 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, , Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gathering data through all senses, Showcase, Fall 2022, History, American Dream, Reduced Inequalities, Applying past knowledge to new situations, school, carlisles, alcatraz, american ideals, Park Slope Collegiate, Reservation, Native American, 5The United States supposedly has an equal education system. In fact, people from all around the world come to...
Paul Bridges
Michael, , Immigration, Documentary, Reduced Inequalities, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Fall 2022, Showcase, friends, Brave, Park Slope Collegiate, daca, helping others, 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, , Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Fall 2022, Showcase, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Media, Call to Action, Orange Cove High School, #iran, 0In the article, “Nothing to Lose” (Upfront, Smith, 2022 subscription required) I learned that the people in Iran have...
Jeffrey Dahmer
Kimberly, , Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Crime, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, Showcase, Orange Cove High School, Dahmer, crime, 10In the article “Jeffrey Dahmer, Crime Library” (Crime Museum), I learned more about the case of Jeffrey Dahmer and...
Tiny Apartments In Tokyo
Dalia, , Environment, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, Showcase, Housing, Social Class, Orange Cove High School, #Japan, #smalllivingspaces, 2In 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, This is America, Reduced Inequalities, Thinking flexibly, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Fall 2022, Rights, Okemos High School, Discrimination, america, 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, , Showcase, Reduced Inequalities, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Thinking interdependently, Fall 2022, Pasadena City College, multimodal, 0https://youtu.be/9-7q0BuBVZs
Aliens? Real or not?
Luis, , Showcase, Space, Science & Math, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Fall 2022, Aliens, Space Exploration, Orange Cove High School, 3In the article, “Searching for U.F.O.s” (Upfront, 2022 subscription required) I learned that the government is taking sightings of...
Can We End Extreme Poverty?
Armando, , Showcase, No Poverty (Economy), Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Fall 2022, Orange Cove High School, cycles of poverty, 1In the article, “Can We End Extreme Poverty?” (Patricia Smith, Upfront, March 14, 2022 subscription required) I learned that so...
Should schools punish off-campus cyberbullying?
Blanca, , Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, Showcase, Quality Education, Bullying, Media, Thinking flexibly, Orange Cove High School, cyberbullying, 5In the article “Should schools punish off-campus cyberbullying” (Upfront, PATCHIN, 2017 PDF) I learned that 53 percent of voters...
Freedom for Iran
Nicole, , Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Gender Equity (Women), Responding with wonderment and awe, Religion, Fall 2022, Media, Protest, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Showcase, Questioning and posing problems, OCHS, Protests, social justice, Orange Cove High School, #iran, injustice, 0In the article, “Nothing to Lose, ” (Upfront, Smith, 2022 subscription required) I learned that many young Iranians are...
Bring back DACA!
Jose, , Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Showcase, Immigration, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, American Dream, dreamers, Orange Cove High School, Immigration, daca, 0In the article, “Life Without DACA” (Upfront, Jordan, 2022 subscription required) I learned that DACA is for people who...
Munchin’ on my Spoon
Yaslin, , Showcase, Climate Action, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, food, Orange Cove High School, edible spoons, utensils, 0In the article, Ready to Be Spoon Fed?, (Upfront November 21, 2022) I learned that companies are now making...
Balenciaga is getting backlash from ads featuring bondage bears and child abuse papers
Dalia, , Showcase, Media, Responsible Consumption and Production, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Fall 2022, Orange Cove High School, Cancel Balenciaga, 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, , Race Relations, Death Penalty, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Reduced Inequalities, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Responding with wonderment and awe, Showcase, Fall 2022, Dead Penalty, Racial Inequality, lives matter, Orange Cove High School, 5In the article, “Is the Death Penalty on the Way Out?” (Patricia Smith, November 21, 2022, Upfront, subscription required)...
Should Schools Give Summer Homework?
Rebecca, , Argument, Decision Making, Student-Centered, Good Health and Well-Being, Thinking flexibly, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Fall 2022, Showcase, Stress, Orange Cove High School, Summerwork, 7In the article “Should Schools Give Summer Homework?” (Upfront, 2022 subscription required) two experts debate this specific question and...