We were tasked with writing an informative essay about a current issue that we believe can be changed in the world. Our topic focused on mental health in schools, highlighting the need for better support systems, increased awareness, and more accessible resources for students. After researching and organizing our ideas, we presented a speech in front of an audience at Drew. We shared statistics, real-life examples, and potential solutions to emphasize the importance of prioritizing mental health in education. Speaking in front of a live audience gave us the opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for meaningful changes, helping to spark conversations about improving mental health support in schools. For this project, I worked with Adrian Pearson.

I made a 3x3 tile based on the element that I was given. First we had to sketch our creation then make it out of clay, let it get bone dry then put it in the kiln once it was done we glazed it to add some color and lastly we fired it again to dry thee glaze. Chemistry is related to art because they both use elements and specific processes to make things. I did struggle with the making of the letters and I think with a little more experience I could make it better.

For this project, we created a piece of a Guernica art installment inspired by Pablo Picasso’s painting. Our artwork showed modern global conflicts that could lead to the next world war. We included symbols and images to represent issues like political tensions, territorial disputes, and environmental crises. The whole class’s pieces were combined into a larger exhibit, showing the impact of these conflicts. Presenting it in an exhibit helped us share our ideas and raise awareness about the dangers of global instability. This piece was created by everyone in 10th grade.