UWCSEA Student Learning Portfolio
When I first decided to do the project on the effects prolonged space exploration might have on neurological processes I was unsure about many things. I was unsure about the feasibility of the project, whether I would find sufficient information to make the project meaningful and most importantly whether I would find it interesting enough….
What are your thoughts on some of the issues raised in the article and in the video? Are there any clear solutions? Where does responsibility lie? Shaker Heights is arguably one of the most progressive and successful in terms of racial integration. However, a recent controversy circulating about a high school disruption by a black…
I think the gallery walk was a great opportunity for me to analyse how realistic my driving question was and critically think about the aspects of the project that might require more focus than I first might’ve thought. I completely agree with Reesa’s point about using symptoms of astronauts that have experienced changes in their…
Rate each from 1-5: 1 being strongly disagree and 5 being strongly agree: People are happiest when they follow rules. 3 Rules are meant to be broken. 3 Children should only be raised in families that mirror their ethnicity. 2 The best community is one in which racial and cultural differences are eliminated. 2 A…
In What Students Are Saying About Humor in Tough Times, The Learning Network discusses using humour as a coping mechanism to deal with difficult situations like the recent COVID-19 outbreak. I think that humour is a very effective tool to bring levity in dark situations and can often help reduce the anxiety people may experience…
Duration of Drumming each day: 60-90 mins Before the lockdown, I would mainly drum to practice for the exam and maybe a bit for fun but it wouldn’t last that long. However, now I drum for an extended period of time just to take some time of looking at my laptop or phone screen and…
10 Possible Connected Science Ideas: Psychology of living within close quarters for an extended period of time. Economics of making a spaceship efficient. How might AI aid the mission to space? Possible connections to SDGs. The physics of trying to make a spaceship efficient using “gravity assist”? The mission to find other habitable planets. The…
To flatten the curve the government has instructed everyone to stay inside their home until further notice. Though I didn’t appreciate or like it very much at the start, I’m starting to get used to the routine I built for myself to make me more productive. The lockdown gave me an opportunity to reflect on…
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, it is getting harder and harder to organise functions that allow us to learn more about the IB diploma and how we can transition efficiently. If you asked me last year whether I was looking forward to the IB transition process and sitting through several assemblies my answer would have…
In the NY Times Article, What Do the Objects in Your Home Say About You? Shannon Doyne and Michael Gonchar encourage students to explain and analyse the significance of objects that are around in their home. Here is my try:
In modern day’s hyper-consumerist world, advertisements are everywhere. Giant corporations use product placement, television and streaming ads, pop ads and more to bring in new consumers and demand for their products. Advertisements are currently prominent more than ever due to the big influx of streaming services and content creators within those services that use ads…
An integral part of my systems project was the circuit. I decided to use an Arduino to allow the product to be more automated and convenient for the client. I began by discovering the circuits that already existed in the market to get inspiration and explore the ideas I would incorporate in my circuit. Using…