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"King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra with their family on board the Royal yacht, 'Osborne'" by whatsthatpictureis marked with Public Domain Mark 1.0 . Welcome to my blog! During the second unit of our Drama course, we delved into the topic of gender roles, especially focusing on the historical context that shaped women’s roles across various time periods. To build our understanding, we turned to Henrik Ibsen’s renowned play,  A Doll’s House , which offered a powerful look at societal expectations for women. Before diving into the play itself, we engaged in rich discussions and readings that explored the symbolism of a doll and its connection to women’s roles as defined by society. This examination allowed us to reflect on how the metaphor of a doll represents restrictions placed on women, and how Ibsen challenged these norms by giving Nora, the main character, the agency to choose her own path. To bring these themes to life, we attended a production of  A Wrinkle In T...

Welcome to my blog,  In our first Drama unit, we tackled the question,  "How do we respond to gender norms and stereotypes?"  To explore this, we dove into the works of William Shakespeare, examining how theater can inspire social change. We focused on  Macbeth , using the play as a lens to question traditional gender roles and the evolving concept of what it means to be a queen. This was the perfect foundation for the unit, letting us dig deeper into our own ideas of strength and duty. To me, a queen is someone who puts her role before herself, making difficult choices—even ones that might be considered morally complex. While we didn’t have many field trips, we had inspiring guest speakers. Regina Taylor, known for her role as Michelle Obama's mother in  The First Lady  and her work in  Lovecraft Country , shared her insights on how storytelling can bridge divides of race, gender, and class. She likened the influence of media to the civil rights movem...

Welcome to my blog! In this unit on banned books, we dove into literature that’s been restricted, exploring why some works were labeled as too “immoral” or “offensive” for readers. For this project, we each selected a banned book to research. Having the freedom to choose gave me a real sense of responsibility—though, as an indecisive person, picking just one book wasn’t easy! I debated between  The Color Purple  by Alice Walker,  The Bluest Eye  by Toni Morrison, and  Native Son  by Richard Wright. In the end, I settled on  The Hate U Give  by Angie Thomas because of its powerful take on issues that resonate deeply with today’s world. The Hate U Give  challenged me to confront and reflect on my own experiences and biases. As someone passionate about public service, I was especially drawn to how the book voiced real-world injustices, giving readers a chance to understand struggles often overlooked or dismissed. The story felt urgent, relevant,...

Welcome to My Blog on Disease! In this unit of my STEAM course,  Disease , we dove into the classification and impact of diseases—learning about endemics, sporadic cases, epidemics, pandemics, and more. We explored methods to combat these threats, starting with a Model UN simulation on handling a zombie apocalypse, where I represented the UK. Though my country survived, we ended up in massive debt, a clear reminder of the challenges leaders face even with ample resources. For our Action Project, we each selected a disease and researched a specific historical outbreak. The task was to create a newspaper article explaining the disease's spread, impact, and prevention measures. I chose to focus on the Bubonic Plague and crafted a news story to communicate what caused its devastating outbreak, how it was controlled, and how similar outbreaks can be prevented today. Through this project, I discovered fascinating details about the Black Plague’s deadly rampage across Europe in the 1300s....

Welcome to my blog! In this unit of Spanish, our goal was to create a culturally immersive matching game. We gathered images of local currency from a Spanish-speaking country, focused on Santiago de Compostela in Spain, and used vocabulary related to clothing, places, and actions. This project combined visuals of local life with grammar concepts we had been studying, like the present tense and present progressive, allowing us to practice verbs, pronouns, and real-life expressions. Working on the game was an adventure in itself! I explored clothing terms, places like churches, banks, and libraries, and action verbs tied to everyday routines. Selecting images to match each term felt overwhelming at first because I can be indecisive, but I’m proud of how it turned out. The game reflects a mix of cultural and language learning that I hope you’ll enjoy! My Spanish 2 Flashcards - Santiago de Compostela L.M.W Spanish 2 flash cards 2023              ...

In the second unit of our Disease course, we focused on mental disorders, particularly autism, and its varying effects on individuals. We utilized the book  The Reason I Jump , which provided valuable insights into the daily experiences of those with autism, fostering empathy toward them. My exploration into social anxiety led me to understand the brain's electrical signals, or brainwaves, and how an overactive amygdala can heighten fear responses in social situations. We examined the DSM-V, the manual for mental health conditions, and selected a disorder to study in depth. I chose Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) and discovered that many people struggle with anxiety. Our project involved conducting interviews and creating a simulation to help others comprehend the challenges faced by those with SAD. Simulation: Anxiety Presentation Challenge The "Anxiety Presentation Challenge" is a classroom activity where students present on topics discussed in groups. The class is divide...

In our "Disease" course this winter term, we delved into the fascinating world of disease identification and classification, focusing on various body systems and their responses to illness. To deepen our understanding, we visited the Museum of Science and Industry’s "YOU!" exhibit, where we saw real human specimens and observed the "Exploded Man," a powerful display of anatomy in three dimensions. This visit set the stage for our Action Project (AP), in which we each created a fictional patient diagnosed with a specific disease, detailing its effects on the body systems through a visual representation. My project centered around spinal meningitis, including a patient profile and a narrative of the diagnosis and treatment. Patient Profile Patient Name:  Kamala Harris Age:  58 Height:  5'2" Weight:  130.07 lbs Diagnosis:  Spinal Meningitis Onset Date/Time:  January 22nd, 5:30 am Symptoms: Kamala presented with severe headaches, neck pain, high fever...

Welcome to my first AP of the term in  Forbidden Books . This class, as the name states, is about censored/banned books and literature. We will dig deeper into understanding the reasons why books and texts were banned. We have had the opportunity to start the book  Fahrenheit 451  by Ray Bradbury, which was banned in the United States, South Africa, and multiple school districts around the US. For the first portion of this unit, we learned about a Socratic seminar and the "Socratic method." The Socratic method is a form of teaching and learning that involves asking questions instead of providing answers. It is a method of discussion, often used in philosophy and critical thinking. The goal of the Socratic method is to encourage critical thinking and understanding by asking questions that challenge assumptions and lead to deeper understanding. For this Action Project, we had to have two people: Person one (Joe Walters) plays as Socrates, the questioner, and the second pers...

Hello all! It's been quite some time since I last made a blog post. First I wish you all a wonderful Merry Christmas, and an amazing new year! This term, I was in a class called Global peace, this term we focused on methods that would and should bring attention to issues in our community, in nonviolent ways. Global peace also focused on the Gandhian principles of truth, nonviolence, Sarvadoya, and Satyagraha. In Global Peace, we went on some inspiring FEs like the neighborhood walk. On this FE we got to walk through two different neighborhoods and observe the differences between them. For this AP I had to make a plan to combat an issue, I chose gun violence, and the purpose of this is to promote a sense that we are all welcome, and we can all live in a community without violence. The purpose is also to show that we are on a united front to stand against gun violence. I hope you enjoy my slide show, and I hope it will help you understand why gun violence is a prevalent issue in all...

During Civic term, this year I am in a Global Peace class. In this course, we learned about Gandhi's 4 principles of non-violence. During this course, we served our community in so many ways, from packing lunches to sorting through books. Below are reflections from each of the civic engagement hours we did. Cradles to Crayons: It connects to Gandhi because we're helping others find their inner peace. I know it can be hard to ask for help and want to take things that people donate. However we are helping individuals, not only does this give us a sense of self-worth but a sense that I made someone's day, heck probably their life better. Feed My Starving Children: Feed my starving children is an organization dedicated to helping pack thousands of packs of food to send across the world. The food we packed will go on to feed one child for over 6 months. During that time, they will not only gain nutrients, but they will also not have to worry about what their next meal is going t...