Finding the midpoint

We viewed a video about 4 boys who drew two points, and a point in the middle. After that, we had to guess which person had the closest point in the middle. Furthermore, we had to back up these facts with why. I thought it was Chris because I thought his looked a lot more accurate, while the others were less precise.

This is Chris's guess, except without the coordinates. (It comes later) 

In the beginning, if I would want to know the exact midpoint of each one, and who got the closest I would need to know a lot of things. I would want to know the coordinates of each point, and want to measure the distance between each point with a formula. After, we talked about which one would be closest to the middle and why. I was the only person who guessed Chris, and when asked why, I just said that it looked that way. Someone then contradicted me by saying that his was too spread out, and I agreed. 

Afterwards, Ms. Ange showed us the exact coordinates, angles, and lengths, and we had to figure out a way to find the exact midpoint. My first reaction was to look at each information given and just guess to see which one was most accurate. For example, which one had the straightest angle, and which measurements were the most even. Then, when we had access to the internet, I decided to find the midpoint formula, and plug each person's lengths into it. I would then compare and subtract the guess and the actual midpoints, and see which ones were the most accurate. I found that Andrew's and Nathan's were both equally accurate. 

Scoring the winning goal; a healthy lifestyle

Fitness Goals

My goal for this year is to improve my upper body strength. For example, I would like to be able to do 20 consecutive pushups, without needing to rest. This is because I've noticed that over the years my upper strength has degraded. Moreover, I would really like to strengthen it, so I will not need to worry about it anymore. I would connect this goal to perseverance because I will need to persevere through this hardship, to get to my goal, but it will be worth it. Also, it is connected to risk taker because I will need to go out of my comfort zones in order to achieve my goals. 

Regarding the SMART goals, I believe my goal meets the criteria. My goal is specific because it includes a specific number as well as a specific activity. My goal is also measurable, because I can tell whether I get to my goal or not. I need to get 20 pushups in order to reach my goal, therefore it is measurable. My goal is attainable because I know I can improve on this skill of mine. I had this skill in the past, but I didn't follow up; I didn't continue to improve my strength. My goal is meaningful because I have been struggling with my arm muscles, and PE would be a perfect time for me to improve on this skill. I will need about a few months to achieve my goal because I want it to become a habit for me to do pushups, and a few months is enough time for that habit to form. 

The achievement of my fitness goal will impact and improve my life because I will overall become confident with my abilities. I have always been a little insecure about my upper body strength and to improve it would be amazing. Furthermore, the health benefits I can receive from maintaining a healthy body will also be splendid. The achievement of my fitness goal will benefit me in the future because I no longer need to worry about improving my upper body strength, if I make it a habit now.

Studios, HJ Media. "Pushups!" Flickr. Yahoo!, 13 Oct. 2012. Web. 04 Sept. 2014.

What does your latest beep test result tell you about your current level of fitness?

My latest beep test tells me that I can work even harder. I got a heart rate that was in the third zone, which means that I could've ran for even longer, but I didn't. Next time, I will try to not stop if I feel slightly tired, but when I really feel maxed out.

How did monitoring your heart rate during this unit help inform your level of fitness?

Finding our heart rate can improve our fitness because that way we can know how much we are working in terms of our cardiovascular system. Furthermore, in the previous question I know I can work harder and run for longer based on my heart rate.

What revisions do you need to make in order to refine your fitness goal? Are they based on interests and abilities? What core values are being demonstrated?

I don't think I need to edit my fitness goal at all. I think it's still an acceptable goal that I will be able to reach by December. My goal was originally based on the fact that I can barely do a pushup, and I want to change that. The core values being shown are curious it and risk taking since I am doing something new, and taking a risk.

What approaches could you take that will challenge you to succeed?

The only thing I really can do is practice harder in PE class as well as practice at home. When I have the chance to practice my upper body strength I should take it.

Beep Test Reflection

Recently, we completed the Beep Test in PE class. I received a score of 7.1, at age 13. There were, of course, outside forces. For example, that day, my leg was scarred from a game the previous day which caused my leg to limp when I walked. Also, when measuring my heart I noticed that it was beating fast, and I think it was because I was nervous about the soccer game. But, excluding all of this, 7.1 is a 'good' score, according to one of the websites Ms. Arcenas provided us. Obviously, I would like to improve this score a lot more. Measuring my heart could help me identify my fitness level in many different ways. An example is if your heart is beating very quickly during the exercise, it may be because you overworked and are causing your body to work harder. Furthermore, if you are stressed about something that also increases your heart rate. A goal I would like to set for myself is an 8.5. This is because in 7th grade I remember receiving an 11.1, so I know I can really reach this goal if I put my mind into it. Furthermore, I can help achieve them by relaxing before the test, and really pacing myself during. Some new approaches that I can take are just pushing my self harder during these tests. If I feel tired, I should continue to work, and not just stop. In conclusion, I believe the benefits of an active lifestyle is just the lower risk of diseases in the future. If you continue to maintain a healthy body you will live a longer and better life. 

Expectations and Assessments

As I've learned today, PE is a very important subject in school for various reasons. For example, before today, I didn't realize that someone aged 5-17 needed 60 minutes of physical activity everyday. It was even more surprising when I learned that only 8% of the population actually follows this guideline. Furthermore, I've learned today that the our PE class is fantastic because it gives us more than our recommended time for the day! Additionally, as we learned in Ms. Roy's health class, excising reduces the risk of disease which I believe is very important to live a happier life. Moreover, both the essential questions and Enduring Understanding teaches us that learning new skills and new techniques can benefit us in the future, so we can continue to get our "60 minutes". I also believe that throughout our PE class, people will find new hobbies and interests that can teach them to be more physically confident. Overall, the PE curriculum can show us how to be healthier and happier in future. By looking at our pictures from the chalk talk and comparing it to the guidelines, I can see a lot of similarities such as being respectful, coming on time, working together, etc. I believe that these comparisons show that students understand how we behave in class, and why we do so; to help better our habits in the future. I overall think that this is a very powerful display to look at how our class feels we should behave, and then compare it to how the school wants us to behave, and see that the results are the same. I have no doubt in my mind that our class will be great this year! I chose this image because I personally believe that even playing dodgeball before class, can help strengthen your body and make you healthier. I chose this second image, because as you can see these are two elderly people working out. Even as you grow older, you should always work out every day because it can improve your life and reduce the risk of getting many diseases. //// Citations - "TU Gym Class Games Challenge." Times Union. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Aug. 2014. . "Senior Fitness Programs." I Get You Fit RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Aug. 2014. .

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Historia de Infancia

Once upon a time, an armadillo who liked to sing. Every day, he went to a river that had frogs and frogs sang.

"I want to sing," spoke the armadillo.

"Armadillos can not sing!" Frogs responded

One day, a group of crickets was next to his house. The crickets sang and armadillo was very jealous.

"I want to sing," said the armadillo.

"Armadillos can not sing!" crickets spoke.

One day, a man carrying a cage with many canaries. Canaries sang very loud and armadillo was sad.

"I want to sing," said the armadillo.

"Armadillos can not sing!" Canaries spoke.

One day, the armadillo was for a sorcerer and wept.

"I want to sing!" Armadillo shouted.

"Yeah. But if I have a good voice for you, I have to kill you." The sorcerer said.

"I do not care! I do all the things you want"

After killing the armadillo, armadillo sorcerer turned into a beautiful instrument and gave it to the best musician. Finally, the armadillo can sing forever.

About the Author -

My name is Dana Zamat. I'm American and I'm 13 years old. I live in Brazil for 3 years. I like to play soccer and read. I was born in the United States.

Taylor Mali poem reflection

Taylor Mali recently visited our school and spoke about the importance of speaking confidently. It was amazing that he had come to our school and it was truly a once in a lifetime experience. Honestly, I learned more from his mini lesson about speaking than I have in my life. Mr. Mali spread the message of speaking assuredly. He told us not to speak softly, to articulate, and to not lean on anything. I believe this is great advice that public speakers should follow. It is something that is essential because otherwise you will look unprofessional. For this video I used the following images for multiple reasons. First I used them to create an image in one's mind when watching this video. Also I used some of these images to exaggerate the message I was trying to send throughout the poem; the importance of laughing at yourself.