In-Depth Post #1

What is In-Depth? The In-Depth is a TALONS program project where we learn a new skill that we’re passionate about! Maybe you’ve always wanted to learn how to skateboard, but the constant load of schoolwork never let you do it. We have 5 months to learn the skill, from January to the end of May. Read More…

Core Competency Activity

During Quarter 1, some changes that went well for me was fitting into my class. I made new friends in both of my classes and got back with previous friends as well. Something else that went well for me was that only having two courses per quarter. I could focus better and learn quicker by Read More…

Tree Talk (TALON Talk)

Tree Talk Video Link   Citations (Sidler, 2014) https://thecraftsmanblog.com/what-causes-wood-rot/ (McCown, 2009) https://www.jlconline.com/deck-builder/what-causes-wood-to-rot_o (Taylor and Vila, 2020) https://www.bobvila.com/articles/wood-rot/#:~:text=Wood%20rot%20is%20a%20form,and%20there’s%20no%20escaping%20them. (Robert, 2013) https://www.timbertown.com/how-to-identify-the-three-types-of-wood-rot/ (Channel – The Honest Carpenter, 2019) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2P9Br1DoL_A (Rathi, 2016) https://qz.com/687892/scientists-have-found-a-way-to-make-wood-transparent/#:~:text=First%2C%20the%20wood%20was%20boiled,left%20behind%20a%20colorless%20block. (Chwe, 2019) https://www.quora.com/What-type-of-wood-decomposes-the-quickest-when-buried#:~:text=A%20wood%20that%20is%20less,the%20mass%20of%20uncured%20wood. (Wilson, n.d.) https://garden.org/learn/articles/view/977/#:~:text=In%20fact%2C%20decay%20resistance%20is,%2C%20and%20old%2Dgrowth%20teak. (Mark, 2020) https://creatorskills.com/woods-that-do-not-rot/ (Sidler, 2014) https://thecraftsmanblog.com/choosing-rot-resistant-wood/

How to be a R.E.A.L. Success Blog

Relationships Concept/Principle Love and accept yourself. Meaning To love and accept yourself means to acknowledge and understand who you are, your imperfections, and what makes you unique. People who accept themselves don’t wish that certain things they dislike about themselves would go away. They know that they have stretches, but strengths as well. By accepting Read More…

Ecological Footprint Assignment

The Plan Calculation of footprint Subject Points Water Use 110 Clothing 95 Stuff 65 Shelter 60 Transportation 220 Fun 140 Food 285 Total 975 975/100 = 9.75 My ecological footprint is 9.75 hectares. Comparison of footprint to others Person Ecological Footprint Score Me 9.75 Bana 8.70   Ben 7.90   Draedon 6.80   Justin Q Read More…

Digital Footprint Assignment

How might your digital footprint affect your future opportunities? Include one positive impact, and one potentially negative impact? My digital footprint might affect: Future job opportunities. Future relationships, including family, friends, or co-workers. What information could be shared with the public. How I, or anyone manages their digital footprint will have consequences in the future. Read More…