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Honors Science is by far the most exacting class I have had this year. Honors Science is challenging because of how time-consuming the homework is. Students receive at least thirty minutes to an hour of homework every other day from this class. For example, last Tuesday students were to finish a buoyancy lab at home. In this lab, we were testing the density of an egg in fresh water compared to sugar water. This was difficult considering group mates are not present for discussion. Also, the teacher is not available for guidance, therefore students may not be able to understand the rest of the lab questions. We had to finish answering questions about the different stages of the egg in the different water densities which was challenging because …show more content…

Science Friday is a project where students are to choose a science related article every week, preferably on what they’re interested in. Students must read and understand it since they are required to discuss it in class. For discussions, they are to prepare a short summary, and two beneficial questions that will help spark discussion among the class. This part of Science Friday is challenging because coming up with appropriate questions is very difficult. Students must make sure that they are not repeating what their article has said, and have two worthy questions, not something obvious or implied. Additionally, it is strenuous to pick a unique topic every week because some articles do not spark as much of an interest as others, so it would be hard to create class discussion. Lastly, Honors Science is challenging because of the many formidable labs. For example, Density of Gasses was a challenging lab we had. Before starting the lab, a whole class block was used to explain all the procedures of the lab. Additionally, students were required to take a quiz on the lab, the tools and equipment, and safety procedures the next class where the actual lab would be

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This diversity can be a challenge; covering the breadth of knowledge necessary within the given time constraints (Stephen P Day, Scottish Education). This can lead to a propensity for lecture like lesson plans which emphasise content rather than process. This fails to convey the kind of hypothesis based enquiry which is so key to every aspect of science as a whole, and ultimately diminishes learning outcomes (Armbruster et al 2009). “By placing students at the centre of instruction, this approach shifts the focus from teaching to learning and promotes a learning environment more amenable to the metacognitive development necessary for the students to become independent and cr Therefore in order to help children develop their ideas and conceptual understandings it is essential to provide opportunities to make links between their own ideas and other alternatives (Russell & Watt, 1992).

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Again, this made me nearly drop those classes. Again, some of the other class which were not science were hard for me to cope with from the beginning of the semester till the end of the semester. One of it was English 12 and History 20. I had to go to the writing center about three times on every assignment that I do. Spending of my time on those subject discipline that the other which affected me on of

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Today we picked a different experiment, discussed how running and skipping would increase our heart rates and went through what materials we would need to accurately measure our task. We discussed how we were going to do question 7. We also started to do the questions. We left the

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My least favorite activity in class was Station Eleven research proposal. I had some trouble doing it in the beginning because I wasn’t specific enough when I chose my topic. But with some guidance from professor Warren, I was able to make it more specific the second time I submit it. Overall I liked the class format and pace. I thought it was manageable and not stressful at all, which was perfect for me.

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As a student who values the ideas of hard work, leadership, and character, I am always looking for ways to improve and make a positive impact on my school and community. I believe these values align with my character and who I am as a student and human being in general, and I’m confident that my experiences and future goals make me a strong candidate for this membership. Throughout my high school career, I have been involved in a variety of extracurricular activities, including leadership roles in the Murabee program at my local mosque and weekly volunteering at, not just our mosque’s Sunday School, but our very own school’s library too. At the library, I contribute to the monthly thematic decor and the new bookshelf organization system. Furthermore, my being the treasurer of the Science National Honor Society, the coordinator of the High School Reading Bowl, a writer for the Literary Magazine, a winner of the President’s Volunteer Service Award for volunteering more than 100 hours, published in a local bookstore’s anthology, and CPR certified through the Science National Honor Society underscores my passion for creativity and academics.

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I've always found that chemistry takes a lot of work, but when the extra effort is put in, the results are eventually worthwhile. Because they are more concept-based, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and intermolecular forces were the areas that I found the simplest to understand. I found Kinects the most challenging since I was never able to grasp the fundamentals, the math, or the concepts associated with this course. It is crucial to have a firm grasp of kinetics, equilibrium, acids, and bases because they are significant topics covered on the AP Chemistry exam. I discovered that I usually strive to complete tasks at the last minute, and sometimes it works to my advantage, but other times it won't.

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I was even placed in honor classes, yet those classes still turned out to be quite easy for me. I had nothing less than an A, but that was all about to change once I got to high school. I had already missed the first four days of my freshman year, so I was already lagging behind. But the one class that I never seemed to stay afloat in was my Honors English 1 class. I was never good on tests, essays, or simple reading assignments.

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