A neuron can be compared to a tree in both its structure and function. The dendrites and spines on a neuron are like the branches and leaves of a tree they extend outward to receive signals from other neurons, similar to how tree branches capture sunlight. The axon is like the trunk of the tree, carrying signals away from the cell body and transmitting them to the axon terminals, which are like the tree's roots, passing the signals to other neurons. The myelin sheath surrounding the axon acts like tree bark, providing insulation and protection, ensuring the signals travel efficiently.

In Ms. Mayes class we are assigned college essays  to write. With these essays we are able use them to send to colleges. These college essays are personal, reflective piece of writing that allows me to showcase my individuality, values, and experiences. It typically accompanies a college application and serves as an opportunity to go beyond academic achievements, providing insight into who I am as a person. The essay often addresses specific prompts set by the college and helps admissions officers assess the applicant's writing skills, critical thinking, and fit for the institution.

For this project we watched different movies to see how monsters are portrayed in films, we had to complete a questionnaire (In the image to the left), then we read books to identify the monsters and the personalities of monster, then we wrote a script for our own films, and finally created our own short films.

Creating a unit circle song for AP Calculus is a fun and creative way to help us as students memorize the key angles and corresponding trigonometric values on the unit circle. The song could incorporate the main angles 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, and 90° and their radian equivalents (0, π/6, π/4, π/3, π/2). Each verse could highlight the sine, cosine, and tangent values for these angles, using rhythm and melody to make the information more memorable. For example, you could use a familiar tune, like "Twinkle, Twinkle," and adapt the lyrics to include the sine and cosine values for each angle. The song would serve as both an engaging and educational tool for reinforcing important concepts in trigonometry that students will encounter in AP Calculus.

With this project, we had multiple videos to watch and articles to read. With these articles and videos, we had a problem we had to solve involving research and math. This project covered the rise of water over the years and opened our eyes to what possibilities could come.