12th Grade

This project explores the theme of monstrosity through both critical analysis and creative storytelling. The Monster Movie Marathon Questionnaire guides viewers in examining how films portray monsters, their symbolism, and their societal implications.

Building on this analysis, my group and I co-wrote and produced "The Price of Progress," an original screenplay and film. The story follows Amara Johnson, a determined high school student fighting against corporate greed as developers attempt to demolish her school. The narrative challenges traditional ideas of monstrosity, questioning whether the true "monsters" are supernatural beings or those who exploit power and privilege.

This cross-curricular project integrates ELA, Math, Economics, and Anatomy, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. Through film, literature, and storytelling, it examines how the concept of monstrosity shapes both fiction and reality.

For our AP Pre-Calculus Don Quixote Project, we modeled sinusoidal motion by analyzing Don Quixote’s height as he clung to a rotating windmill arm. We created a digital poster featuring a diagram of the windmill, a graph of his height over time, and step-by-step calculations solving for key moments, such as his maximum height and safe jumping time. Using the equation H(t) = 10cos(π/6 t) + 13, we plotted his motion and verified critical values through mathematical reasoning.

To make the project more engaging, we wrote a creative poem connecting Don Quixote’s adventure to trigonometry, using rhythm to explain amplitude, period, and phase shifts. The poem illustrated how sinusoidal waves shaped his journey, while our poster visually captured the math behind the motion.