Emily Conn

McComas’ Myths of Science

This blog responds to and make comments about William McComas’ article titled, “Ten Myths of Science: Reexamining What We Think We Know…” In case you weren’t aware, that was a nod to the original article (which is linked here). McComas briefly examines the mainstream role of myths, where they can be entertaining and humorous, andContinue reading “McComas’ Myths of Science”

The Old Lady Walking Club: CAS Blog Thirteen

The Old Lady Walking Club was formed by me and Mrs. Hook earlier this year. Mrs. Hook was the one who came up with the idea as a way for our entire class to come together. It wasn’t necessarily a club or anything of the sort, but rather a one time occurrence. I checked toContinue reading “The Old Lady Walking Club: CAS Blog Thirteen”

Letters: CAS Blog Twelve

I was born a younger sister. My time as the youngest in the family was short lived, as my brother was born one year and nine months after me. That being said, this year is my sister’s senior year in high school. I’ve had senior friends, but I’ve never actually seen the senior year asContinue reading “Letters: CAS Blog Twelve”

IB Ambassadorship: CAS Blog Eleven

I’m hoping this blog is an interesting one as it involves a recent event that all of us were involved in as well as something that I plan on expanding in the future for more CAS projects (even going into my senior year!). This past Tuesday was the IB meet and greet for the sophomoresContinue reading “IB Ambassadorship: CAS Blog Eleven”

Maths and Solving Problems

The main reason knowledge is produced is to solve problems. Before truly unpacking the significance and truth of such a statement I believe it is necessary to unpack the statement. One of the first things that sticks out to me is the mention of knowledge being produced. I already have a post about my learningContinue reading “Maths and Solving Problems”

Collecting Change: CAS Blog Ten

As many of my classmates know, I work at Ingles. I’ve worked there for a few months at this point and while I have learned a lot it has also proven to be very challenging and tiring. Trying to juggle school generally only allows me four hours of sleep and leaves no time for myContinue reading “Collecting Change: CAS Blog Ten”

Eating Vegetarian Food: CAS Blog Nine

I’ll start by saying that I am not a vegetarian. I definitely understand the benefits of being a vegetarian to the individual as well as to the environment. I won’t go on a tangent listing all of the details as to why I’m not a vegetarian or use any excuses because there truly isn’t anythingContinue reading “Eating Vegetarian Food: CAS Blog Nine”

Dog Walking: CAS Blog Eight

With every CAS I try to tackle different parts of the concept (creativity, activity, and service). While I feel like I’ve been somewhat successful with the creativity and service aspects, there is one area that I know I am lacking in. The thought of activity quite frankly makes me want to punch a wall. I’veContinue reading “Dog Walking: CAS Blog Eight”

Painting: CAS Blog Seven

During quarantine I decided to try picking up the hobby of painting. I can’t say that I was able to produce too many pieces of work, but I started to develop a skill that I later abandoned. My biggest disappointment was that I began to paint a basket, but never finished (at the beginning ofContinue reading “Painting: CAS Blog Seven”

Journaling: CAS Blog Six

It’s hard to believe I’m already on my sixth blog! A couple of years back (around four) I decided to start journaling. Eventually I ended up giving it up, causing my shelf to be filled with half finished books as well as some that are completely empty. I decided that I would finally try toContinue reading “Journaling: CAS Blog Six”