Clei/150 Week 1 Reflection

Since the time of when early settlers arrived in Jamestown, Virginia, farming has proven to be a reliable solution to many crises within the food industry. After all, learning how to farm from the Native Americans saved the colonies from famine during the 17th century. Fast-forward a couple centuries to the 1800s. During the 1840s, commercial farming became a new trend as farmers began seeing quicker production and a bigger profit. The inventions of irrigation and chemical fertilizers also happened during this time. Subsequently, these farming techniques have further influenced the ones today. However, the introduction of organic farming methods has created uproar within the agricultural industry due to its impressive success. Polyface farms have become the leading icon for how organic farming methods can and will be most successful in the journey towards revitalizing the United States’ food industry.

I am concern about Krista Cain’s ability to complete the COS 121 5H01 class successfully. I reported she did not have a workbook, which was required for the course; however, she stated that she had purchased an electronic copy of the workbook. I gave all the students a copy of the first chapter, including her with the understanding that they had to have all their supplies by the September 11 to continue in the program. I made Krista a copy of the next chapter workbook; however, she did not turn in the assignment. There has been three tests given and her grades are as following: 84, 79, 76. I give the students time during class to complete all their assignments; therefore, I do not assign them any homework. They receive

The discussion assignments between week 4 and week 7 have taught me to view my work in a much more meticulous way than ever before. In activity 4.1, I realized through my colleagues post that the most abrasive or controversial argument is not the most effective, and in my reply I had mentioned the gratitude I had for her insight that inspired a shift in perspective. This in turn, effected how I wrote my thesis in my introductory paragraph; incidentally, I was not successful, because I did not apply what I had learned correctly. Nevertheless, the lesson I learned from both my colleague as well as my introductory paragraph have made me a better writer, because now I approach my writing with the reminder of stating what will be discussed without

It has been three weeks since I ordered my Jordan Retro V’s. I purchased the shoes online October 17, 2014 and paid $279.99 including shipping and tax. My shoes have just arrived November 23, 2014, and when I opened the box it appeared to be the wrong shoe and shoe size. I opened the box and the shoe size was an 11, but I ordered a size 9.5. I also realized the shoes were Jordan Retro IV's, and I ordered some Jordan Retro V's the Oreo's.

This week I learned a lot. For instance, I learned that nationalism is the pride or loyalty to one’s nation. Thinking about this I found some positives and negatives such as it is good to have loyalty to a nation and fight for it. However it is also important to not be oversensitive about what other countries say or think of yours. I also learned that religion is an important aspect of government policy. When creating laws it is important the law not go against one specific religion. Plus leaders must think about how many people are affected because of the law and whether their religion would be offended by it.

Beginning in the first week of class to our current standing, in week seven, I have witnessed excessive progression in the speech’s of my fellow classmates. Early off, everyone was very shy and unsure how to present a strong debate speech, pertaining to non-verbal skills, vocal skills and the content of the speech. Now that we are in the seventh week of instruction, a drastic change in the ability of fellow classmates to hold a debate, can be easily seen. In particular, there are two students who specifically stood out to me. The first student that particularly stood out to me was Luke Shapiro. Last quarter, we had the same BIS 300 course together, and we were in the same project/presentation group for the entire quarter. In our BIS 300 group, he was normally fairly quiet and

I definitely can a see a connection between the way I ate growing up and my family’s SES. I was raised in a developing country and my parents worked as laborers in farmlands. With family income below national poverty levels, our staple foods were predominantly carbohydrates such as rice and corn. For this reason, I would say I was malnourished as a result our family’s SES. Interestingly, despite being malnourished, I was less prone of becoming obese because I predominantly ate foods in our farmlands and never exposed to processed foods.

This week I spoke with Ms. Ward about getting re-appraised since I got a “1” for not “Checking for Understanding” and a “2” for “Students actively participating in lessons activities” even though every child actively participated minus the child that was in a desk away from his classmates for some minutes due to his behavior (we just did not have dialogue back and forth as we would have if it were a review or lesson being taught since they were taking a test.) In addition to that, we already reviewed the content that we were being tested on and it was sent home to study before that day (please view the message that was forwarded to you by Ms. Ward and is also attached to this message.) As a result, she decided

To be a good farmer sustainable, you need to study and go to a college. There are many college to go but one of the best college is Warren Wilson college. This college can prepare you to start your lifestyle because it teach you many different things. If you think a farmer sustainable is easy, let me tell you

In the last week of April, the GSA, in cooperation with the GPACS Health Committee, organized the first annual LGBTQ+ Week. Despite being a shortened week, the four days showcased many different aspects of self-wellness. Tuesday presented a session of Mindfulness Yoga in the Lower Great Hall, led by Ms. Gin, while Wednesday featured a GSA Open House with numerous group activities and a candy buffet at lunch. Furthering the theme of safety, Thursday hosted a HIV/AIDS Information Meeting that allowed students to ask questions and learn about the health issue. Finally, on Friday, there was a Photo Booth along with a presentation by Lucas Wilson where students were allowed to wear clothing that reflected the colours of the pride flag. All in all,

Farming is a type of career that few people decide to pursue. It requires a person to work long, arduous hours in many different types of circumstances. Many people infer that farming is too difficult for anyone to succeed. For this reason, they choose an easier career to make a living. But many fail to understand the importance that farming has in everyone’s lives. This job helps revitalize the United States economy. It also provides some people with a source of income. Most of all, it helps the world receive healthier foods. To become a successful farmer that impacts the world, one must dedicate time and effort to solve potential problems. This action creates skill, skill produces experience, and experience generates success. A farmer must decide what agricultural field he or she wants to pursue, how he or she will accomplish these fields, and the impact that he or she wants to make.

In the past decade or so, the general population has become more aware of where their food comes from. Often, people are appalled by the current food industry and want to see a change in the way food is made. This has been made evident by films such as “Food Inc.” As a result, several food movements have gained popularity, such as the sustainable farming movement. The sustainable farming movement focuses on three main goals; preserving the environment, economic profitability and economic/social fairness for workers. No two sustainable farms are the same. Depending on the type of farm and the farmer, the sustainable farming practices used vary from farm to farm. Some sustainable farming methods

With the world’s population continuing to increase, the demand for food is higher than ever. A growing population means more demand on food. “The world population will rise to 9.3 billion in 2050 and surpass 10 billion by the end of this century.” (Sanyal) This should say something about our growing population that is still continuing to grow to this day. This increase in food demand also calls for more efficient ways of growing and providing food without causing any damage to our environment or our health. Two methods that can be effective for this demand are the organic and conventional method.

Summarize, in YOUR own words (do NOT copy from the website) two of the methods for sustainable agriculture from http://www.ucsusa.org/food_and_agriculture/science_and_impacts/science/sustainable-agriculture.html (including all hyperlinks used).

Reflect on environmental issues you learned about in this course so far. What have been the most important decisive experiences or convincing arguments in shaping your own attitudes?