The first assignment we were given in our Literature class, was our Greek Mythology booklet. We were given roughly two months to read 12 Greek myths, write a synopsis on it, and connect it to current events in the modern world. We then created 50 flashcards with illustrations.

Empowerment Conference

Our Dying Home

Hello. My name is Lilian Martin and I am in the 10th grade. Today, I will be sharing my series, called “Our Dying Home”. My series showcases the slowly deteriorating planet, and what it will lead to.

My first piece, is called “The Forest of Evil”. 13 million hectares of forest have been converted for other uses or destroyed by natural causes. Up to 28,000 species can go extinct in the next quarter-century due to deforestation. By the year 2030, we might only have 10% of Rainforests left. Tropical Rainforests store more than 210 gigatons of carbon and deforestation is the cause of 15% of carbon emissions. Meanwhile, only 10% of the world’s forests are protected areas; This is roughly the size of India. And this isn’t just in LDCs; South Georgia is home to one of the largest freshwater wetlands in North America: the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. However, there’s a new plan to mine for titanium nearby, and it reminds many adults of a similar fight for the swamp 22 years ago. Back then, the federal government stepped in to stop the 38,000-acre mining proposal by Du Pont, but this time, that isn’t likely to happen.

My second piece is called “My City”. Currently, there are over 7.6 billion people in the world. In only 12 years, one billion people were born. During the 20th century, the U.S. population, alone, tripled, which has caused an increase in energy usage. There was a 41.7 percent increase in the nation’s population between 1974 and 2007, according to the Federation for American Immigration Reform. The amount of energy consumed increased by 37.1 percent, leading to a rise in the number of fuel spills and the release of greenhouse gases. This has affected waterways throughout the country and has caused the deterioration of natural habitats.

My third piece is called “Mountains of Death”. Reports show that Americans generate between 250 and 400 million tons of garbage each year--all of which require landfill space. 90% of all solid waste in the United States does not get recycled. Although 75% of America’s waste is recyclable, we only recycle around 30% of it. Since the 1950s, around 8.3 billion tons of plastic have been produced worldwide. In some parts of the world, using plastic is already illegal. Kenya introduced one of the world’s toughest laws against plastic bags in 2017. Now, Kenyans who are caught producing, selling, or even using plastic bags will risk imprisonment of up to four years or fines of $40,000 (£31,000). Other countries that have banned, partially banned, or taxed single-use plastic bags include China, France, Rwanda, and Italy. When Ireland enacted a 15 cent per bag charge, consumers consumed 90 percent fewer bags. Worldwide, about 2 million plastic bags are used every minute. Landfills are among the biggest contributors to soil pollution.

My fourth, and final piece, is called “Redemption”. It shows how we can come back from our mistakes, to create a planet that is safe and beautiful, for all. Some of the things you can do to help, is to Reduce, reuse, recycle, volunteer, educate others, conserve water, choose sustainable foods, shop wisely by using less plastic bags, use long-lasting light bulbs, plant oxygen emitting plants(like trees), choose non-toxic cleaning products, and use alternate forms of transportation.

Book

We started writing our books in the beginning of the year, as it will replace our final exam. You can find my book on Kindle Publishings.

Poems

There was once a garden that could steal time

With its wonderful perfumes and clothes.

It would lure men, women, and children,

Into its thorny clutches.

Long lavish locks of lovely lavender

Buttercups beneath bountiful blackthorns

Magical moonflowers masked midnight

And orchards of apples arched across acres

The stars were the light in the night

And the ray in the day.

The trees were so tall they could touch clouds

And the leaves were as big as plates

Honey drizzled out of combs

And birds chattered in the trees.

Bells jingled during Christmas time

And butterflies fluttered in spring

The wind that blew flowers,

turned them into dancers

And the calm lake was a mirror,

with which the narcissus flowers would sit.

The flowers were as vibrant as easter eggs

And the animals were as merry as children on Christmas.

The garden was as alive as its visitors

But disappeared like a dream.

Tribal Design

EdPuzzles

So far in ChemVas, we have continued with our regular studies. For Week 1, we worked on temperature and pressure conversions. During Week 2, we worked on Gas Laws. This week(Week 3) we have continued to study the Gas Laws and conversions. In Art, we have worked with cubism, Cloud Cities & Solar Balloons, and Fuller’s idea to build a floating city. Starting in Week 7, we studied Molarity and Molality. Although we are still learning in our ChemVas class, I don't believe I am as awake as I would usually be. I, along with my other classmates, have altered our sleep schedules so that we are up late and wake up late. On days that we have early classes, there are oly about 3 to 4 people that show up, including the teacher. Furthermore, it is usually the same other people. There have also been teachers I haven't seen since the shutdown because of scheduling conflicts or an absence of classwork.

Mini Cooking Competition

Online AP Exam

Mi Cancion

Abril Summative Project

1. Don't ground your club in the sand pit.

2. When hitting with drivers, make sure to follow thru.

3. If you are watching someone hit with a driver, stay behind the drawn line.

4. Replace or repair your divots.

5. If you are playing with others, mark your ball to avoid confusion.

6. If your golf ball is flying towards someone, yell "fore".

7. Don't talk or move when someone is hitting.

8. Acting with integrity.

9. Play the course as you find it and play the ball as it lies.

10. Walk across the line of another player’s putt on the green.

The Buisness of Golf

One of the things you can do in the golf business, besides playing golf, is marketing and presentation. The PGA needs graphic designers and project managers to stand out in their advertisements. Graphic designers can draw and put together the PGA's commercials and paraphernalia. In addition, they also need people to decide where to set up the stands and tents.

Furthermore, the PGA needs composers and musicians to run music behind the commercials and during the livestreams. They need action music to build suspense, and classical music to contrast.

Lastly, designers and seamstresses can create custom driver head covers, that would actually look like you. You could go into a PGA store, they would take a photo of you, and then when you check out, it would be done.

The First Tee

According to the thefirstteeatlanta.org, the First Tee is an international youth development organization introducing the game of golf and its inherent values to young people. Through after school and in school programs, they help shape the lives of young people by reinforcing values like integrity, respect and perseverance through the game of golf. The nine core values are honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy, and judgement.

Tiger Woods