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Heifer Global Village - Freshman JAGS Trip
English
This project connects to the JAGS pillar of "Communicate Ideas" because each week, we had to present our progress on the project and explain what we accomplished. I also described how I built the structure and what struggles or obstacles I faced along the way. Additionally, I was able to demonstrate qualities such as time management, commitment, and setting/reaching goals.
Quinn Lokie
Date: 4/27/23
Genius Hour Project
Freshman Year
Mrs. DePriest - English 9
In English class, we completed a project based on our interests and what we liked to do outside of school. So for eight weeks, I constructed different Lego sets from scratch using pieces I found at my house. I also had to write a brief description of each set and describe them in detail. This project was really enjoyable, as it was unlike any assignment I had ever done before, and a great way to decompress after a stressful day at school. The artifact I attached is the final presentation I created to summarize what was completed over the course of eight weeks.
World History
Quinn Lokie
Date: 4/13/23
League of Nations Reflection Questions
Freshman Year
Mr. Marlett - World History
One of Mr. Marlett's many interactive and entertaining units was about the Interwar Period. This was the time between the end of World War l (1918) and the start of World War ll (1939). During this time, the League of Nations made many controversial decisions, resulting in numerous successes and failures regarding maintaining peace. As educated youth, Marlett wanted us to analyze these actions in our own words and give the League a "final grade" (A-F) based on how we think they did. The artifact I included is the Google Doc where I wrote my grade and explained the reasoning behind it.
This assignment connects to the JAGS pillar of "Recognize Perspectives". Using my knowledge of what the League of Nations' main goals were (disarmament, preventing wars, and improving global welfare), I was able to scrutinize these decisions and explain why I felt that way. However, I also had to keep in mind what was going on during this time period, which influenced how I determined the grade. With fewer resources and technological advancements, there was only so much the League could to maintain international peace, which did not always go to plan.
Spanish 2
This project connects to the JAGS pillars of "Communicate Ideas" and "Recognize Perspectives". Hispanic Heritage Month takes place every year from September 15th to October 15th, and I feel that we Americans do not celebrate or recognize it enough. The Hispanic culture and language has so much to offer, so we should take advantage of different cultural experiences and immersions.
Giving a presentation in English can be challenging, but when it's in another language, it's much more difficult. Here is what the slide above translates to...however, not all of the verbs are conjugated correctly, so bear with me: "I prepared dinner for my family on Thursday. I made/cooked empanadas. They were triangular. The empanadas had meat and spices. I love empanadas because they are very delicious."
Quinn Lokie
Date: 9/29/22
Heritage Month Project
Freshman Year
Señora Dennison - Spanish 2
After learning about Spanish Heritage Month and the influence of Hispanic Americans in the United States, we were given a project that would help give us a deeper understanding of the Hispanic culture. We had the option of describing a Spanish painting, describing traditional art/crafts, making an authentic dish, visiting a Mexican restaurant/writing about the experience, or researching a famous Latin person. I chose to make a Spanish dish because I always love finding new recipes. I ended up making beef empanadas, and they were so good that my mom started making them for dinner every once in a while. I had to document the process and then write about the food in Spanish. The artifact above is my Google Slide where I had to present this information.
Biology
Quinn Lokie
Date: 5/10/23
Frog Dissection Lab
Freshman Year
Mr. Preston - Biology
Out of the many labs we did in Biology, my favorite was the Frog Dissection Lab. Before starting the lab, we learned about the anatomy of a frog and the function of each structure. Then, my lab partner and I selected a preserved frog and used pins to attach it to the dissection tray. After that, we used a scalpel (stainless steel scissors) to cut open the frog's stomach and observe what was inside. We also used tools to look inside the frog's throat, mouth, and thighs. This part was really cool because we were able to see the different muscles and organs we previously learned about. The artifact I included is the frog after we cut open its stomach and were afraid to touch anything.
This lab connects to the JAGS pillar of "Investigate the World" because I was able to do a hands-on activity to learn about the bodily structures of a frog. This was the first time I had ever done a full-body dissection, and I was hesitant about touching the insides of the frog, regardless of the fact that I was wearing plastic gloves. Even though the frog's skin had a slimy and sticky texture and the lab created a horrible odor in the classroom, I was fascinated by all of the muscles and organs that made up the interior of the frog.
Extra Curricular
Quinn Lokie
Date: 11/7/22
GO Night Project
Freshman Year
For GO Night this year, the freshman project was to research two countries and explain their similarities and differences. There were four people in my group, so my friend and I chose Spain, and the other two group members chose Ireland. We spent weeks researching the countries, finding information about culture, government, imports/exports, military, current events, etc. We put all of this information on a slideshow and created a posterboard to have a better visual representation. The artifact I attached is my friend and I standing next to our project during our presentation slot time.
This project connects to the JAGS pillars of "Communicate Ideas" and "Recognize Perspectives". At GO Night, my group and I stood in front of a small audience of parents and students and presented our project. The hallway was fairly crowded, so we had to make sure to speak loudly and not stare directly at the screen. However, we were able to successfully relay information about an unfamiliar country and simultaneously recognize that every country has different approaches to life, whether that is politically, environmentally, economically, etc.
Freshman JAGS Trip:
Heifer Global Village: 5/17/23 - 5/19/23
I am so glad I decided to go to Heifer because it helped me realize that I shouldn't take what I have for granted. After "visiting" each of the third-world countries, I now understand how grateful I should be to have hot water, nutritious meals, a roof over my head, and a warm bed to sleep in every night. Heifer was also a good way for me to interact with JAGS students who I don't really talk to in school. Besides the spiders, wasps, crowded sleeping conditions, and cold temperatures at night, Heifer was a unique experience that I will never forget.
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