Monday Funday

1) The girl ran to the gym, pumped some iron, then swam a mile, but she forgot she was supposed to meet her friends for lunch, so she went to dinner in her suit.
2) The small puppy, Persophone, ran in a circle, rolled in the green grass, and tried to catch the ball.
3) Turning on the lights, she looked around the room, and she found what she was looking for.
4) While the baby was sleeping, the mother cleaned, cooked lunch, and took a nap.
5) Running around the room, the boy saw a picture, lamp, and vase, but he could not avoid running into any of them.


Garber, Megan. "Dying in Space: An American Dream." Atlantic. 29 Apr 2013: n. page. Web. 30 Apr. 2013. http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/04/dying-in-space-an-american-dream/275345/.

While traveling to Mars is a dream of many, astronauts and people a like, an acutal mission to Mars would be a one way, solo trip. The American dream to travel to unexplored places will have to come at the price of people's lives, but just how valuable is someones life? There are plenty of people, however, who are linning up for a chance to go to Mars, even though they know they most likely will not be comeing back.

Johnson, Margaret. "Tom Wolfe Has Me Rethinking the Space Program." XXfactor. 20 Jul 2009: n. page. Web. 30 Apr. 2013. http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2009/07/20/tom_wolfe_has_me_rethinking_the_space_program.html.

The space race in the late 1960's was a race entirely composed of men trying to one up one another, but had women stepped in the moon and space may not have been such a large goal. The money pumped into the moon projects could have been put into research for alternative fuel sources or trying to find ways to keep Earth alive. However, with all of the problems here on earth it's not necessarily a wasted effort to try and find other places to go to keep the human race alive and thriving for many generations to come.

 Osnos, Evan. "China's Rendezvous in Space." New Yorker. 18 Jun 2012: n. page. Web. 30 Apr. 2013. http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/evanosnos/2012/06/chinas-rendezvous-in-space.html.

The Chinese, who are new to space, are moving their space program along at a steady, sustainable pace. Their new space adventure is tied very closely with nation pride and defense, and China's desire to become a world power. However, with China's current pace they may be the only people left in space by the time they finish their own space station.

College Essay DNA

Essay DNA

·         Harvard, the nation’s oldest and proudest university, is number 2 Stanford is number 1.

o   The zeitgeist has shifted to Palo Alto.

·         The numbers bear out the opinion survey’s findings.

o   What they tell us is that Harvard’s centuries-old reputation as the nation’s most prestigious university is no longer secure. 

·         Plenty of explanations for the shift

o   But the most obvious factor in Stanford’s favor these days is, of course, its intimate relationship with Silicon Valley, whose technology companies have become the most dynamic drivers of growth in the American economy.

·         Critics of Stanford’s ascendance worry that the university has become too close to Silicon Valley- that its values are being warped by the frothy cauldron of venture capital that surrounds it.

·         In future decades, the greatest challenge to Stanford’s pre-eminence could come not from Harvard but from the private sector.

o   Coursera and Udacity were both founded by Stanford.

    

Main Idea

                While Harvard is one of the best schools in the Nation, Stanford has recently become the number one school because of its ties with the Silicon Valley, which is a major driver of the economy today, and its degrees in computer science and engineering, which is a growing field. However, critics worry that kids feel that starting their own business is more important than finishing school, and it is said that in future decades the biggest  challenge for Stanford will be competing with online schools that, ironically, Stanford helped start.

Final College Admin Paper

                Carole Scheder

Writing

Mr. Lindenberg

04/22/13

College Admission Essay

One of the greatest joys in my life is helping kids out. I love watching their eyes light up when they learn something new or when they figure something out that has been bothering them. Above all, what makes me the happiest is knowing that I taught them that new thing or helped them reach that answer. I have spent the better part of the last two years working with kids or watching them, and I have been through ups and downs with kids, seen the bad and, more importantly, the great. Lately it has really started to shape my future. It has shown me that teaching can be an extremely rewarding, exciting, and interesting career.

            Before the summer of my sophomore year if someone had asked me what I wanted to do it would have had something to do with sitting in a lab all day testing a million and one samples of blood to try and figure out who did it. However, once I opened my eyes that summer I saw the opportunity teaching could bring. I realized I could help people out before they were in a bad place in their lives. The potential was there to leave lasting impacts on children’s lives. That summer I was given the fantastic opportunity to work with the Fish and Wildlife Service on their prairies and learning along the way.

The work required a lot of physical endurance, the days were hot, and I spent a lot of time pulling weeds, but it was great experience filled with awesome memories and even better learning experiences. However, none of that really clicked until a scouting day out at their office. They gave me the tremendous opportunity to teach the cub scouts about all the different kinds of invasive species. Watching their faces as I showed them the different invasive plants was fascinating. What made the day even better was watching the boy’s help get rid of the invasive plants. Working hard out in the summer heat really helped show me how to endure which helps me out when I teach children. It also showed me how rewarding it can be to teach someone something and that I can have a lasting impact on a person’s life.

Getting the opportunity to learn something new that summer really made me appreciate how important teaching can be. Teachers are a special kind of person. They are the kind of people who want nothing more in their lives than to help kids out without getting much back. They simply want to help students fulfill their dreams or push them in the right direction. Teachers go in to school every day with one goal in mind, help out their students. They go through their days trying their hardest to help every student understand, no matter how much back lash they get or how little the students are actually interested. Getting the opportunity to teach those kids that summer really showed me just how important teachers are to life.

               

college admission essay rough draft

                Carole Scheder

Writing

Mr. Lindenberg

04/17/13

College Admission Essay

One of the greatest joys in my life is helping kids out. I love watching their eyes light up when they learn something new or when they figure something out that has been bothering them. Above all, what makes me the happiest is knowing that I taught them that new thing or helped them reach that answer. I have spent the better part of the last two years working with kids or watching them, and I have been through ups and downs with kids, seen the bad and, more importantly, the great. The moment when a child realizes that they can do something is like Christmas morning to me. Helping children out is something I have always had fun with. However, lately it has really started to shape my future. It has shown me that teaching can be an extremely rewarding career.

            Before the summer of my sophomore year if someone had asked me what I wanted to do it would have had something to do with sitting in a lab all day testing a million and one samples of blood to try and figure out who did it. However, once I opened my eyes that summer I saw the opportunity teaching could bring. I realized I could help people out before they were in a bad place in their lives. The potential was there to leave lasting impacts on children’s lives.

Most kids start their first job knowing it will most likely end. Their first job is nothing more than a stepping stone along the long road we call life. They don’t expect anything significant to come from this job, maybe a new friend or two, a decent paycheck, nothing that will affect them for the rest of their lives. So, when I got my first job the summer before my sophomore year I expected nothing to come of it other than something to do during the warm summer days and a steady income. I was given the fantastic opportunity to work with the Fish and Wildlife Service that summer by helping them with their prairies and learning along the way. There were four of us high schoolers working with them that summer pulling invasive species, collecting seeds, pulling barbed wire fences, and occasionally going to a class to learn more about the environment.

The work required a lot of physical endurance and the days were hot, but it was great experience filled with awesome memories and even better learning experiences. However, none of that really clicked until a scouting day out at their office. They gave me the tremendous opportunity to teach the cub scouts about all the different kinds of invasive species. Watching their faces as I showed them the different invasive plants was fascinating. What made the day even better was watching the boy’s help get rid of the invasive plants. Working hard out in the summer heat really helped show me how to endure which helps me out when I teach children. It also showed me how rewarding it can be to teach someone something and that I can have a lasting impact on a person’s life.

Had I not taken on that job the summer before my junior year I never would have had my eyes opened to the world outside of forensic science. I never would have known the joy of teaching and helping younger children out. Working out in the heat was not easy, but it helped prepare me for helping kids. It can be an extremely difficult thing to try and help kids learn, especially when it is something that they don’t want to learn. However, no matter how much of a fight they put up it is always rewarding seeing them finally learn something new.

Getting the opportunity to learn something new that summer really made me appreciate how important teaching can be. Teachers are a special kind of person. They are the kind of people who want nothing more in their lives than to help kids out without getting much back. They simply want to help students fulfill their dreams or push them in the right direction. Teachers go in to school every day with one goal in mind, help out their students. They go through their days trying their hardest to help every student understand, no matter how much back lash they get or how little the students are actually interested. Getting the opportunity to teach those kids that summer really showed me just how important teachers are to life.

College Entrance Essay Final (Outline)

·         Introduction

o   Situation

§  Teaching

ü  Love working with kids

ü  Love helping kids out

·         Body

o   Story on what got me interested

§  Internship with fish and wildlife

ü  Got to teach kids about environment

ü  Saw how important teaching is

·         Conclusion

o   Reflect on how it changed me
§  helped me pick my career
ü  made me realize a new career path

ü new way to help people 

extracurricular essay

My all time favorite extracurricular activity is Venturing, which is the next level of scouting after boy scouts. Venturing is for boys and girls age 14 to 21 and is all about giving the power to the kids. The kids get to elect their own officers and they get to decide what the crew does. As president of the crew in my town I have had amazing opportunities to help out around my community. Our crew helps out from the food pantry all the way to cleaning up the WPA's with the Fish and Wildlife Service. Being part of scouts opens many doors and gives you the opportunity to work on your people skills, which is invaluable when it comes to moving to a new place. I also have the amazing opportunity to help out the younger scouts. Helping them learn new skills, like knot tying or the scout law, is always fun and rewarding. It really makes me feel as if I'm making a difference in their lives. If I wasn't in Venturing I would not be heading down the road to be a teacher. The opportunities to work with the younger children is what really opened my eyes to teaching and how rewarding it can be.

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One of my best qualities would have to be my work ethic. I work hard on my homework and do not stop until my work is done completely and to the best of my ability. When I am at work I make sure all of my work is done before I leave for the night no matter what the time is. I believe this will help me alot in the future becuase I will have the dedication to finish all of my work in college, study hard, and get the good grades that follow hard work. Also, this will help me as I become a teacher as go about my day to day business like grading homework and making sure each student has everything they need to be the best student they can be. Having a good work ethic will also help me out in my day to day life. At home it will help me get all my chores done in a timely manner and help me teach my children to work hard in school and in life. If I didn't have a good work ethic I would not have the grades I have now or be in National Honor Society. I would most likely be a slug who sleeps during class, barely shows up, and goes home right after school, never going out of my way or pushing extra hard for that A.

Carole Scheder

           I would have to say my favorite band is probably Five Finger Death Punch. However, my favorite song is probably Hey Pretty Girl by Kip Moore. My favorite movie is The Lorax because it is all about preserving the plant and saving the trees!! My all time favorite TV show is Big Bang Theory! I have all the seasons on DVD. My favorite book, if I had to choose, would be Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets. I could read that book a million times and never be bored of it. I really don't have a favorite sport, but I do tune in to every Packer game that's on TV. One of my big interests is writing and reading in my free time. My plans after high school are to go to UW Steven's Point, and major in History and Psychology, get teacher certified in both, and maybe minor in creative writing. I plan to teach high school history once I graduate. An interesting thing about me is that I spend a lot of time in the summer working with the Fish and Wildlife Service out on the WPAs and banding ducks and swans, and other birds.

           One of my best qualities would have to be my work ethic. I typically work really hard on all of my homework and when I am at work I work really hard to finish everything that needs to be done. I believe this will help me alot in the future becuase I will have the dedication to finish all of my work in college and when I eventually get a real full time job. Having a good work ethic will also help me out in my day to day life. At home it will help me get all my chores done in a timely manner and help me teach my children to work hard in school and in life.

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