Our group sold each shirt and made over $300. The only task left is to bring the donations to the animal shelter. I have started my reflection, but have more to add to it. We have set a date to bring the money to the shelter, and then our project is completed!
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As a group, we have raised nearly $350, and every time a shirt was delivered, a smile was shown on recipients face. The shirts and money that we have raised are proof that we have impacted others. After word got out about the shirts, more people started coming to us in interest of buying one. This project has left us feeling like we’ve done good for our community, and has left the buyers of our shirts feeling like they’ve made a wise purchase and donation.
“Girls Who Code”
By 2020, 1.3 million spots will be opening up involving coding, but only 3% will be taken up by girls. Girls Who Code is a club that tries to get more girls interested in coding and other computing jobs. Women in general in power positions don't get a lot of attention so examples of what young girls don't typically see is great. It doesn't cost to attend the weekly meetings, and for students who can't afford to buy a laptop, then one will be provided. Another benefit for girls who attend the club, or anyone who identifies as a girl, can put it on their resume and use their coding skills to break into the industry. This program really gets girls interested in computer-based jobs, and centers around female students succeeding in careers which are mainly taken up by with men. John Cloud tried to determine exactly what genius is. He defined it as someone who has "the intelligence, enthusiasm, and endurance to acquire the needed expertise in a broadly valued domain of achievement." Genius can be hard to discern, even among the young. But if students apply themselves, they too can use their "genius" to their full potential.
I learned from Mr. Cowen’s presentation that public speaking shouldn’t frighten you. When Mr. Cowen presented in front of my english class, he cracked jokes and broke the tension, making it a comfortable environment for the whole class. He brought in his 3D printer in and even demonstrated how to use and create things with the 3D printer. He showed a great example of how my group should present for our Genius Hour.
According to Michael Michalko, genius isn’t about scoring highly on the SAT’s or having an extremely high IQ like what most people would associate being a “genius” with. Being a “genius” is about thinking creatively and productively, not reproductively. Creative geniuses are geniuses because they know "how" to think, instead of "what" to think. One shared strategy of a genius is to “Make your thoughts visible”. My Genius Hour Project encourages me to think more creatively and to speak on my thoughts.
In the article about Emily and Izzy’s journey to making a difference, they both state the importance of having 80 minutes (one full class hour) of Genius Hour a week to think creatively and break out of their shell. Teachers of students participating in Genius Hour are now finding new and fun ways to help their students learn efficiently with something they’re interested in. This article has shown me that even though you may fail, you can still learn from the experience, and you can try over again with what you had once failed on and eventually accomplish your goals. I can share my creative ideas through Genius Hour and help the community.
During the next three months, I would like to achieve three main goals. My first goal I would like to accomplish is to sell twenty shirts to our community and hopefully, to reach past the community and sell to some of my family in Florida. My second goal is to raise awareness of the animals at our local shelter, Almost Home Animal Shelter, and to speak up about abused pets. My last goal is to donate the proceeds from shirt funds to the animal shelter in hopes of finding the twenty-eight cats and five dogs at the shelter a home. I wish to impact the community one small step at a time. |
About the AuthorHi, I am Avery Juneau and I am one of the founders of MAKKE a Pet Smile! Archives
May 2017
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