Today we watched a TED Talk called “A Robot That Eats Pollution” by Jonathon Rossiter’s. He talks about a robot that cleans up pollution and generates the electricity needed to power itself by swallowing dirty water.
What problems does Rossiter identify in this TED Talk?
He talks about pollution.
What solutions does he present?
He presents the row-bot a robot that cleans up pollution in dirty water.
What 3 components do every robot (and organism) have?
Brain, mouth, stomach.
Unit 2 Mental Health Reflection
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration did research to find out that, "Every year, about 42.5 million American adults (or 18.2 percent of the total adult population in the United States) suffers from some mental illness, enduring conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia,"(Bekiempis, NewWeek.com) In this Mental Health Unit, we learned all about different Mental health conditions and the effects on humans. In English we based many things off Shakespeare, in science we conducted in DNA forensics lab, and we have added relaxing activities into our schedule.
In English, we focused on Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet. Before this unit, I knew what Romeo and Juliet was but had never read the play let alone thought it could relate to mental health. One of our assignments was to analyze one character of Romeo and Juliet to decipher if they had or could have had a mental disorder. I interpreted Juliet Capulet to have Bipolar Disorder. It was interesting to dig deeper into the play because Shakespeare does not just state that the characters have a mental disorder.
Romeo and Juliet Essay
In Science, we conducted a DNA forensics lab based on Romeo and Juliet’s death. The question was who did it? We knew it was not a suicide, contrary to the common belief, DNA was found in Juliet’s hair. After an extensive lab, we found out who had murdered Romeo and Juliet! In this lab, we used materials that we had never used such as a micropipette! We also performed processes that I did not even know you could do! Who knew you could extract DNA? I sure did not! I really enjoyed this lab as it was something I had never done before!
DNA Forensics Lab
Another thing we, as a core, have implemented in NEW is yoga and Fun Fridays! I love these two activities because it helps us to wind down and relax. Many high school students have anxiety especially revolving around the stress of school and homework. Yoga is very relaxing and takes away my anxieties for the timing being. I think it is a great method for helping with stress. Fun Fridays are exactly as they sound, fun! We have a list of activities to choose from and we have to complete three. Every activity revolves around what we are learning in English, Science, and Social Media. Similar to yoga, Fun Fridays are relaxing and fun. These are two ways NEW core is trying to decrease Mental Health Disorders!
Check out the activities I choose HERE!
In conclusion, as mental illnesses are growing we need to be aware of what is going on around us. This past unit has taught me a lot about different mental illnesses that I did not know you could have such an effect on people. I think the more that people know about mental illnesses the more they can be treated and or prevented.
In English, we focused on Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet. Before this unit, I knew what Romeo and Juliet was but had never read the play let alone thought it could relate to mental health. One of our assignments was to analyze one character of Romeo and Juliet to decipher if they had or could have had a mental disorder. I interpreted Juliet Capulet to have Bipolar Disorder. It was interesting to dig deeper into the play because Shakespeare does not just state that the characters have a mental disorder.
Romeo and Juliet Essay
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In Science, we conducted a DNA forensics lab based on Romeo and Juliet’s death. The question was who did it? We knew it was not a suicide, contrary to the common belief, DNA was found in Juliet’s hair. After an extensive lab, we found out who had murdered Romeo and Juliet! In this lab, we used materials that we had never used such as a micropipette! We also performed processes that I did not even know you could do! Who knew you could extract DNA? I sure did not! I really enjoyed this lab as it was something I had never done before!
DNA Forensics Lab
Another thing we, as a core, have implemented in NEW is yoga and Fun Fridays! I love these two activities because it helps us to wind down and relax. Many high school students have anxiety especially revolving around the stress of school and homework. Yoga is very relaxing and takes away my anxieties for the timing being. I think it is a great method for helping with stress. Fun Fridays are exactly as they sound, fun! We have a list of activities to choose from and we have to complete three. Every activity revolves around what we are learning in English, Science, and Social Media. Similar to yoga, Fun Fridays are relaxing and fun. These are two ways NEW core is trying to decrease Mental Health Disorders!Check out the activities I choose HERE!
In conclusion, as mental illnesses are growing we need to be aware of what is going on around us. This past unit has taught me a lot about different mental illnesses that I did not know you could have such an effect on people. I think the more that people know about mental illnesses the more they can be treated and or prevented.
TED Talk: Sebastian Junger
Today we watched a TED Talk by Sebastian Junger. He was a veteran who struggled with short term Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after he came back from the war to his home in New York. I loved hearing his story because I have never experienced anything like what he was describing. I thought it was interesting when he said someone can have PTSD without experiencing trauma.
Why do military personnel who have not seen combat experience post-traumatic stress disorder at such high levels?
-It is not about what you see, it is what you feel when you come back and feel alienated.
Why does living in a civilized society lead to higher rates of depression and suicide?
- no one understands what the people with PTSD are going through
Why do military personnel who have not seen combat experience post-traumatic stress disorder at such high levels?
-It is not about what you see, it is what you feel when you come back and feel alienated.
Why does living in a civilized society lead to higher rates of depression and suicide?
- no one understands what the people with PTSD are going through
Mental Health Presentations
Mental Disorder
Anxiety
What is anxiety?
- uncontrollable feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease
What are some srbymptoms of anxiety?
-unsocial
-always nervous
-trembling
-figiting
-unfocused
What are some causes of anxiety?
-high expectations
-large groups of people
Depression
What is depression
-agitation
-decrease in pleasure
-change in weight
-sleep problems
Sadness vs. depression
Sadness there is a lerar reason and goes away after time
depression no clear trigger does not go away-98
Throughout this unit I have learned about nutrition and where our food comes from. I have also learned how the body processes food. I did not have much background in nutrition prior to this unit.
During our first field trip we bought two items total from 2 local grocery stores. We were then asked to analyze all the ingredients of one of the items. As I was doing so, I realized I had not heard of over half the ingredients. This opened my eyes to what is really in the food I am putting in my body. This field trip taught me to thoroughly read the ingredients in a product.
After learning about the ingredients in common foods, we learned how those foods move through our body in the digestive system. We were able to demonstrate this with common household items. I think this was the most beneficial lab in the unit because it was the foundation for the rest of the curriculum. This was a helpful lesson because it was very hands-on. CLICK HERE for the Making Poop Lab.
We also read the novel Omnivore's Dilemma. This novel was very dense and hard to read (I am not going to lie). Once I was able to adapt to the writing style, I was able to understand the book clearly. This novel is about the author's journey to follow a bushel of corn from the farm to our plates. I would have never guessed corn was evident in so many foods!
This unit opened my eyes to the things I was putting in my body and where they came from.
During our first field trip we bought two items total from 2 local grocery stores. We were then asked to analyze all the ingredients of one of the items. As I was doing so, I realized I had not heard of over half the ingredients. This opened my eyes to what is really in the food I am putting in my body. This field trip taught me to thoroughly read the ingredients in a product.
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| Grocery Store Lab Spreadsheet of Ingredients |
After learning about the ingredients in common foods, we learned how those foods move through our body in the digestive system. We were able to demonstrate this with common household items. I think this was the most beneficial lab in the unit because it was the foundation for the rest of the curriculum. This was a helpful lesson because it was very hands-on. CLICK HERE for the Making Poop Lab.
We also read the novel Omnivore's Dilemma. This novel was very dense and hard to read (I am not going to lie). Once I was able to adapt to the writing style, I was able to understand the book clearly. This novel is about the author's journey to follow a bushel of corn from the farm to our plates. I would have never guessed corn was evident in so many foods!
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| Annotations inside of Sticky-Notes. |
This unit opened my eyes to the things I was putting in my body and where they came from.
About Me!
Hi my name is Erika Thompson. I am a student at Windsor High School. This is my digital notebook. It will act as a notebook and binder for the N.E.W. core.
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