Cabinet of curiosities

the solution. It may not seem important, but the simplest of ideas, motivations or questions can begin most journeys, which is true in my case. I remember that as a young child of around 4 years old, I would sit on the counter next to the medicine cabinet and read the back of all the medicine bottles. My adolescent mind was just barely able to sound out the words on those bottles: acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and dextromethorphan. I had no clue what these words meant or what the molecules…

Binge drinking is the term commonly used to describe drinking heavily over a short period of time with the intention of becoming intoxicated. Teens are falling for the illusion that Alcohol makes you confident, able to fit in with friends and overall have a better time. A survey of Australian secondary students in 2005 found that one in ten people between the age of 12 and 17 admitted to binge drinking, or drinking unsafe amounts of alcohol. Although many government organisations and initiatives…

represents the consequence of not taking a risk, and if humans do not take risks today by exploring Mars, it could lead to the same unfortunate fate. Mars, also known as The Red Planet, is the fourth planet away from the sun. Recently, the rover Curiosity discovered that Mars may contain water on its surface, which made NASA researchers focus on Mars. However, NASA does not have enough funding to explore and colonize Mars. The government should increase NASA’s funding because it improves the…

When one thinks “Netherlands”, they think windmills, biking, open drug use, and the city of Amsterdam. If all goes well, in the future, people will think ‘Supligen’ when they think about the country. The energy drink is able to fit in consummately with the active citizens of the Netherlands, is an incredible way to promote Supligen and converge profit, and is an exceptional beverage for the health-observant Dutch. With Supligen gracing the grocery store shelves, the Netherlands will shine!…

In the case of the United States, Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827), a painter and a collector, first opened a museum, Peale's Cabinet of Curiosities in Philadelphia to show and record the history of discovery in the new world in 1786. He displayed his own portraits of George Washington, and later with bones he unearthed of a North American woolly mammoth. According to Ford Bell, early American collectors put emphasis on a different impulse compared to the kings in Europe. Bell said "In the U.S.…

I shadowed a junior, who will be referred to as Sarah, through 6 class periods. The classes observed included Government, Informational Technology (IT), band, lunch, and a free period during which Sarah worked in the office. The high school in which I observed showed its age, there was a very warm feel to the building. The first classroom I was in grew almost unbearably warm, there was still a chalkboard in the room, and the room itself felt crowded. The feeling of being crowed carried through…

Composer’s Statement: School Violence in the U.S School violence is more than a few of high profile news cases. School violence is any form of violent activities in the school premises. Violence occurs in both small cities and suburban schools. Some of the devastating effects of school violence have been reported by media sources, and the school as an educational institution is compromised when students no longer feel comfortable or safe there. School violence affected about 1.2 million students…

Throughout history, the public has been entertained by stories written and performed by artists visually. The creation of the moving picture gave an outlet to visual art performers to reach brand new audiences of enormous sizes. The cultural and artistic differences that influenced art prior to the film industry also made an imprint on films from around the Western world. Because of the emphasis on capitalism in America and England, the films of English speaking directors tended to be aimed at…

The controversial and thought provoking installation artist and activist, Angela Singer uses her process of redefining the purpose of taxidermy to interpret the preconceived perceptions of animal violence, gender roles in society and art as well as the viewers experience. Since the early 1990’s taxidermy has taken the reins in popular culture, especially in contemporary art. Artists are now using taxidermy in their work as a unique and yet growing medium to be displayed in exhibits. “Singer’s…

Creekview Intermediate’s mission statement is to Innovate, Collaborate and Inspire according to their webpage. The school is committed to all the students and will appreciate their full potential. The district believes a pledge to excellence and curiosity advances students who are ready to learn. They care for the community as well and know that they play an important part. Collaboration is a big part for both the school and community as each strengthen each other. The school sees dreams as…