For this unit, Disease has taught me a lot of different types of diseases and there cause and affects. For the third Action Project I was too choose an epidemic that was world spread in a country. I chose the Dengue Fever because growing up I've heard about it a lot and I had a two family members go through this disease. So, I chose to learn more about than just knowing the name and that it makes you sick. The Dengue Fever is a serious disease that has been around since the early 1960's and still is around today. What I am most proud of is learning more about the disease. The most challenging thing about this Action Project was trying to search important information and not finding nothing. Hope you enjoy and learn more about diseases.
The Dengue Fever
The Dengue fever is a disease that comes from a mosquito called Aedes aegypti, the mosquito attacks the human body severely. The mosquito lives in countries that have a very high climate, that are tropical. The mosquito likes to reproduce in humid and hide in small places. This mosquito comes out when it needs to eat, and what it does is it stings you anywhere around your body that is exposed and easily to get stinged and will plant the virus. Once, you have that you will later start to get the symptoms which are high fever, joint pain, headaches especially behind your eyes, muscles, nausea, diarrhea, rash that looks similar to measles and mouth and nose bleeding. You can stay with this illness 3-7 days if you don’t get immediate help. It is originally located in these countries Cambodia, Panama, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Cuba and more countries. It developed in Southeast Asia and then headed to other areas around the world. The viruses are kept and maintained in the forests of Southeast Asia and Africa by transmission of the female.
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The R Nought for the Dengue fever is 27.2 which means that every mosquito infects 27.2 people a day. It is not contagious so a person with a virus cannot pass it to another person. People can prevent getting the Dengue Fever from wearing clothing that will cover your skin from getting stung. Wearing Mosquito repellent or a clip on, that will be with you all the time wherever you go. Mosquito nets also are good for doors and beds. Repellent candles are good for outdoor events. Some places where they would likely to reproduce is in small places like inside tires, tree cracks, roofs and between bricks. The reason for this is when the temperature gets too high or it starts raining and get humid. That’s the perfect time for the mosquito to reproduce. The sanitation of places is a huge problem because that's what attracts the mosquito's too. No vaccine for adults and children can be the reason why people are dying. poor vector control is not getting rid of the mosquito's.
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However, The Dengue Fever had been around since the early 1960's. This is a severe disease it has killed over 100,000 people. The places that struck the most was in Puerto Rico in 2007, The Dominican Republic in 2007 and The Philippines in 2006 & 2008. The most recent place the dengue has been notified, has been in Pakistan the year 2011 and killed over 350 plus more people. This graph shows you the population density and the environment/ disaster affected. As you can see in the graph below it shows the in 2000 of the population density and the environment disaster there were 12-14 countries.
For my course "Forbidden Books" I was assigned to choose a question and develop it into a summary. What this last unit was about, was diversity and the ways . The book I read for this class was The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. It takes place in Eastern Washington, near the city of Spokane, which is the Spokane Indian Reservation. I liked this Action Project because I got to read my favorite book and write about it. What I am most proud of is that I got to read my favorite book again. My challenges throughout the project was trying to find quotes that fit in to my writing. Keeping track of time and reading my book. Overall, this project was great and hope you enjoy.
JR. The Absolutely True Diary Of A Part-Time Indian. 2015.
For the second unit of my Forbidden Books class I was to choose a country and look for something that was censored during that time period. As, I researched I chose the time period where their were a lot of censorship involved. Which made it very easy for me, because I didn't have to go through the whole time of censorship in Burma. What I am most proud of is learning about the country itself, knowing the struggles that the Burmese people had between the 1900-1939. I liked this project because I got to know more about censorship and what important things to the Burmese people were censored at the time. What is interesting is that it's still the top country of censorship.
For this Action Project, I was assigned to choose a disorder from the DSM-V which stands for "The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder". As, I looked at the topics of disorders Personality disorder caught my attention because I feel like some of my friends have a tiny bit of it. At first, I thought that this disorder was a changing personality disorder but not into a demon/violent way. What I am proud is to know more about this disorder and hopefully knowing a person and help and support the person. I am also, proud of taking this class because I find it very interesting to know more about diseases and learning the difference and how many disease their are.
The Borderline Disorder
The Borderline Disorder is a huge part of the Personality disorder. I chose this one because I feel like I have experience a little of what the effects are of this disorder but i'm not diagnosed, thank god. Also, because my friends also seem to have a little bit of the disorder too. The Borderline Disorder tends to get the person very upset, angry, unstable emotions and moods. They can be easily shifted. Sometimes it's very hard to keep calm and stay from getting angry. The borderline disorder is another cluster from the personality disorder that people usually have, that's why I chose this topic because as I read it seemed to be very familiar and easy to express. The also tend to, see the world black and white it makes it easier for them to not misinterpret the actions and the motivation of others. Sometimes they tend to act impulsively because of their moods and emotions. Having this disorder makes me feel very different because I feel like if I feel this everyday feeling down, having emotional feelings different moods all the times will put me depressed and very annoyed.
For this unit of this course was called body my class and I were assigned to choose a disease that someone has or know that you can interview. I chose to interview my sister because she was recently diagnosed with Lupus. As I did some research I kind of figured what were some symptoms and affects to this disease so it made it more easier for me to introduce this disease. What I learned from this Action Project was that it's actually not a great feeling to go through any disease. Which I knew, but, this interview made me really realize how much change a disease can do to a persons life. A disease that will never go away, if it doesn't have a cure. It's just hard to think about, hard to think about the struggles in your life, hard to know that your not going to be able to do things like before. What I am really proud of is doing the interview with the right person which was my sister that I love dearly. I learn so much more and now I understand so much more than just what is pain. I wish I could walk in her shoes to feel what she feels when she is in pain.
Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that happens when your body immune system attacks your own tissue and organs. The inflammation that occurs in the body can affect lots of the body's organs and systems like the kidneys, brain, lungs, brain vessels, blood cells, joints and heart. These organs and systems play a big part of Lupus that increase the risk of getting cancer. Lupus is really hard to diagnose, but some signs of Lupus are fevers, butterfly facial rash, chest pain, shorten of breath, dry eyes, joint pain stiffness and swelling, headaches, confusion and memory loss. Lupus is not contagious, some people are just born with the tendency of developing Lupus. It can be triggered by certain drugs, infections and sunlight. When my sister was diagnosed with Lupus, my family and I were confused because no one had Lupus in the family. We didn't even know what was Lupus, until we were present on days that lupus activated in my sister's daily life. Her body over night will swell up making her unable to get up from bed because of the swelling and pain on her joints all over her body. She, sometimes had to stay still to breath, because she was short of breath all the time. My sister's fingers, were always a problem because in different occasions her fingers won't go up or down because of the stiffness on her fingers. While sleeping during the day or at night, she will get chest pain that would tighten up her chest that would make her out of breath also. When the family will go out to the beach sunlight was also a problem for her because she had to shower herself in sun block before going all the time. From night to day her parts of her face will get very red and slightly itchy. Her feet will swell really bad too, like if she was pregnant. This disease really changed my sisters lifestyle and the family because now we have to be precocious of everything and always be with her on her bad times. Some treatments that she is taking are insulin and pills for her diabetes and more pills that control the high blood pressure. She has taken chemotherapy only once for the first time in her life. During chemo it effected her eye, which busted one of her eye vain which was very painful.
Key Vocabulary
Kidneys: Lupus can cause serious kidney damage, having kidney failure is one of the leading causes of death, people with lupus. Having kidney failure, they’re also symptoms.
Lungs: Lupus can affect the lungs which will result as, chest pain and shorten of breath but very painful. Having Lupus can also increase chances of inflammation in the lungs
Heart: Lupus can also increase the chances of inflammation in your heart muscles, heart membrane and arteries. Also, you can increase serious heart attacks as well. Sharp chest pain which slows down your heart beats and blood
Interview Questions & Response
Q1: How has this disease changed your life?
R: Lupus has changed my life drastically, emotionally and physically.
Q2: Have you had any follow up disease, after being diagnosed? If yes, which ones?
R: Yes, high blood pressure and diabetes because lupus effects the internal organs little by little.
Q3: What went through your mind when being told you were diagnosed with the disease?
R: The first thing in mind was that I was going to die, I thought that there was not going to be a cure for it and that it was going to consume me very slowly.
Q4: What were your first symptoms that made you get immediate help?
R: I noticed that my finger tip were getting swollen, warm and painful.
Q5: What treatments or medication have you taken?
R: I have taken 1 dose of Chemotherapy. The medication that I am taking now are Prenazone, Vitamin c & d, Plaquenil, and Micro Phenolate.
For my first action project for this course called politics I was assigned to choose a question, interview some friends and family members, and ask for their opinions. My question that I asked was "What Is Freedom?" I chose this question because I thought that It would be very interesting to hear what people's responses were. My topic seemed easy at first, but then it got a little hard trying to write the script. What I learned in this unit was about Socrates and how he lived trying to find someone wiser than he. I learned about his Socratic Method which was the method that Socrates was using for the students he was teaching. It was individual discussions between two people and asking questions. He wanted them to think critically, come up with ideas, and ask questions to the public. The reason why people thought it was bad, was teaching his students about his Socratic Method and teaching them to go out and ask question was uncomfortable for some people. So his students eventually did what his Socratic Method was about and those student’s parents didn't like the fact that their kids were asking them questions and going out to the public and asking people questions. As I interviewed people, I learned that there's more to just freedom than just being free. I heard a lot of responses that were all very great. There were ones that stood out to me a lot, I liked that everyone had their own definition of freedom.
Jordan: Oh Cool! You seem excited about something. What is it, Haley? Come on, tell me!
Haley: Well, they made a student council group at our school. Which means we will have more freedom. Are you joining? I am.
Jordan: I do not know, do you think that joining will give us more freedom? What is freedom anyway?
Haley: Freedom is to be free, you can do whatever you want. Just join, it will be fun, trust me.
Jordan: Everybody knows that freedom is to be free and have the ability to do whatever you want, but I do not think that joining the group will give you more freedom. Do you think that the students will really be free Haley?
Haley: Yes, Jordan, because the students will not be controlled by a higher power. We will all share our thoughts and we will be able to voice our opinions without negative consequences.
Jordan: Okay, but you can do that independently without being in student council. Do you not have that ability already?
Haley: You are right! But joining will make me feel good and content.
Jordan: Hmm.. Well, if you feel good and content does that make you free?
Haley: Not just feeling good, but the ability to create your own contentedness and goodness, that is freedom.
Jordan: So having the right to create your own contentedness and goodness, that is freedom?
Haley: Well, if they join, they will probably be able to feel the same way. Not only will we have freedom, but we will not be overpowered, we will be able to do what we believe is right. We can do whatever we want without any judgement.
Jordan: Yes! But, do you not have that ability already? Yes, freedom gives you plenty of opportunities but it does not mean you have to join a group to receive more freedom.
Haley: You do have a point, maybe I do not need to...
Jordan: Yes!
Haley: Thank you for helping think through that, Jordan. Now I see I can exercise freedom in more ways than student council.
Jordan: You are welcome Haley! I am glad you understand what freedom is. Bye!
For my electives term class Stage Chemistry I was assigned into a group of our choice and discuss a plan about the Christmas Carol setting. As we discussed our plan we said we will build a model into three parts and those parts will be past, present and future with little details attached to each of these parts of our model. The group struggled a bit but in two days we got most of the props done for each sections. I am really excited to see how this model will turn out at the end, with all the other models.
As we settled into groups, each group had a job and those jobs were theme, settings, characters and props everything that basically makes a theater. I was put in the settings with three more other students to work on this part of space of a theater. For the first part we started with lots of stuff like how the model will look and be designed. So we started off by choosing the three top important roles that the theater will need so we went with
Each one of these roles have a need and concern as you see above. We chose these roles because we thought it would fit perfect with each of the parts that the group decided to do for the model. one student built the house that separates into two which is pretty cool. Us girls built the round circle to make three sections off of it to represent each of the three settings of the play. So, we started with that and well we kind of just started from the draft model and made little things like chairs, stoves, and bushes. We added a huge model to the model that was made to look like a barbie house. We decided to use it at last minute because we were running out of time but it was a really good model to show how scrooge's inside of the house looked. We build little descriptions for the house which looks pretty cool and after I thought it wasn't a great idea it turned out it was a good one.
JN. House Model 2. 2014
JN. House Model 1. 2014
JN. House Model 2. 2014
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The Stage Designer is suppose to have appropriate design for the time of the arrow of the play. Have lots of safety with the sets and props. The crew job has to be done right in order to look good. Also, have the correct appropriate equipment for the stage.
The Director is in charge to always have a finished script for a show to run. Rehearsed actors is really important for this role because without the actors not practicing what they have to do makes the stage performance look very crappy. It's a really big part of being a director and making the actors take this role of rehearsing their scripts and acts. Any injuries and understudy is also very important because if they get injured this goes to the director's responsibility. Everyone's job being done on time.
The Crew/Tech always have to be careful with setting things on stage and while performance is on play. Safety for the sets, props, swifts and people. Fit and timing with light and sound. A Backup electricity generator for the lighting and sound. Also, have everyone trained so they know what to do with the lighting and sounds which is a really big part also for a stage.
AJ. Settings. Photography. 2014
Here is a video of the two work days with my group.
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