Home Fire Research Paper
AISD Fire Academy Kicks Off Home Fire Preparedness Campaign
On March 28th the AISD Fire Academy went door to door in east Arlington offering to install smoke alarms for families. This officially kicked off the Home Fire Preparedness Campaign organized by the American Red Cross in an effort to reduce home fire deaths and injuries by 25% in the next five years. Other community partners volunteering for the cause include the Arlington Fire Department, Arlington Police Department, Arlington EM, Catholic Charities, Arlington CERT, Tarrant 211 and the Medical Reserve Core.
The Red Cross states, “Home fires are the greatest disaster threat to American families. Seven people die every day from home fires. A fire-related injury is reported every …show more content…
40 minutes. Annually, home fires cause 2,500 deaths and roughly $7 billion in property damage” (Ahrens, M. (2013) Home structure fires. Quincy, MA: National Fire Protection Association, Fire Analysis and Research Analysis).
With March 28th being the 15th anniversary of the tornado that tore through Tarrant County, residents were educated about tornado safety as part of the event as well.
To learn more about the fire preparedness campaign, visit the Red Cross at http://www.redcross.org/prepare/location/home-family/prevent-home-fires.
Endorsement Corner
September’s issue of Celebrate features the agricultural science program of study for a Business & Industry Endorsement. For students interested in agricultural science, the Earth is one giant classroom full of resources to explore. If you love to be outdoors, caring for plants and/or animals and are serious about conserving our natural resources than a career in agricultural science could be for you. Possible occupations include agricultural engineer, veterinarian, floral designer, game manager, farmer, zoologist and more. Not sure if a career in agriculture is right for you? Take this short quiz and find out!
If you answered “yes” to five or more of the questions, a career in agricultural science could be right for you. For more information about these classes, contact your school counselor or DM us on Twitter @CTEArlingtonISD.
Each endorsement area offers multiple programs of study. “Programs of study” are occupations that share certain skill sets or roles. These help you determine what classes you need to take in order to earn a specific endorsement. Other programs of study available for a Business & Industry Endorsement include architecture and construction, arts, audio/video and communications, fashion design, accounting and more!
CTHEI Course Takes on the Panda
This school year every 8th grader will be able to experience blended learning in their Career, Technology and Higher Education Investigations classes via Canvas, the district’s learning management system that is easily identified by the friendly panda logo.
The innovative course guides students through self-exploration, college and career planning, and technology skills development making it a perfect fit for blended learning. An educational program in which students learn in a traditional classroom as well as online is known as blended learning.
The CTHEI course design team and specialists from Instructional Technology worked diligently over the summer to create meaningful and engaging online learning experiences for students. Currently Units 2 and 3 of the curriculum, or the second six weeks, is being delivered online with the support of classroom teachers.
Students will be able to utilize online communication and collaboration tools while developing and practicing acceptable technology habits. They will be able to reflect on whether or not they are well suited for online learning with the guidance of a highly skilled CTHEI teacher. Teachers are eager to present the new learning platform to their students. Tamera Fiset, CTHEI teacher at Bailey JH, believes “Canvas can offer a lot of valuable information and skill building …show more content…
opportunities.”
Barry Fox, Director of Instructional Technology, is excited about the opportunity stating, “We are unaware of any other district whose graduates have all experienced authentic online learning.”
Be sure to look out for the panda as more information becomes available.
LHS Biomedical Students Tour UT Southwestern Medical Center Sixteen students in Joy Thomas’ Biomedical Sciences class were able to visit the Anatomy & Physiology Lab and learn about DNA fingerprinting at UT Southwestern’s Medical Center in Dallas last spring. Current sophomore, Amy Chegwidden, was eager to share the details of her trip.
The room had an ambiance of pungent smelling formaldehyde when we walked in. Claudia Yellott, who works in the Willed Body Anatomy Lab, greeted us. The Willed Body Program at Southwestern Medical Center is where people are able to donate their bodies to medical science upon their death. With a quick introduction, Mrs. Yellott revealed cadaver organs: a heart, lungs and livers. There was a healthy liver, one ridden with cancer and another one that was enlarged. The best part was when Mrs. Yellott asked for volunteers. I was able to hold and examine various organs.
How is it that the obese mouse is actually healthier than the one of average weight? While at UT Southwestern, my classmates and I attended a lecture in which Dr. Jonathan Xia briefly explained the research that he and his colleagues were conducting. He stated that the obese mice that were producing little to no leptin, a hormone secreted from the hypothalamus that tells us when to stop eating. The obese mice presented better cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels, and had no signs of heart disease or diabetes even though the mice of average weight did. This made Dr. Xia and his colleagues wonder if they could produce a drug to mimic the health of the obese mice. The drug is currently still being tested on mice; however, the drug can cause heart disease and high cholesterol levels to vanish.
Sadly the trip came to an end, and my classmates and I returned to school with new knowledge and insight. I enjoyed my visit to UT Southwestern and would absolutely love to return.
BHS Graduate Grows Her Future with Agricultural Sciences
Shannon Cifuentes, 2015 Bowie graduate, was awarded the prestigious GROW award by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The award Gives Recognition for Outstanding Work to middle and high school students who demonstrate leadership and excellence inside and outside the classroom.
Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller states, “I have to tip my hat to Shannon for earning this month’s GROW award. Thanks to young leaders like Shannon, the future of Texas looks brighter than ever.”
Before transferring to Bowie High School in the spring of her senior year, Shannon was an active member of Martin High School’s FFA program with agricultural science teacher, Kristen Clark. She received both the Green Hand Degree for FFA and the FFA State Pin in Nursery and Landscaping. Shannon was involved in numerous other extracurricular activities while continuing to take rigorous Pre-AP and AP courses including the track and tennis teams, Cultural Club, Technology Club, Art Club and National Honor Society. Serving her community is a priority for Shannon as well. She has volunteered for the Children’s Miracle Network, Meals on Wheels and Red Cross.
“In honor of receiving this reward, I would like to thank the people who brought me here today,” said Shannon.
“Without the guidance of my close friend, Beatrice, I wouldn’t have discovered my passion for agriculture. Being involved in FFA has broadened my knowledge about becoming a veterinarian and my future plans of having my own landscaping and nursery business. When my team reached fifth place in the state at a FFA competition, I realized I could do anything through determination. Getting involved in the National Honor Society and Key Club also helped build my understanding that giving a helping hand to others can really change one’s day for the better. Lastly, I want to thank my family for their support and motivation, as it has taught me to never give up no matter the circumstances. Through this, I have been able to crate a strong foundation for what the world of agriculture will bring
me.”
Shannon is attending Texas A&M University on a Region Scholarship. She has plans to become a veterinarian and open her own landscaping business.
BHS Technology Student Association Defends National Title
From June 28-July 2, the top technology teams in the nation assembled to compete at the Technology Student Association National Conference. Team Bowie had the proverbial “home field” advantage as the event took place at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine. The very talented team from Bowie, lead by advisor Andy Barrett, was trying to defend their title as the top team in the nation.
Senior Tommy N., who already had several national trophies to his credit, added to his trophy case with second place finishes in the highly competitive Dragster Design and Flight Endurance events. Tommy had to compete against hundreds of entries from all over the United States and Germany. Tommy produced his dragster entry using CNC technology. The flight endurance event required contestants to fly a balsa wood and mylar plane powered by a propeller and rubber string.
Nisha N., senior, took the National Championship in Desktop Publishing. Nisha finished second in this event last year. She competed against the top three finishers from all over the country and Germany.
Junior Ben F. competed in his first National Conference this year and took first place in Photography. His photography teacher, Mrs. Komal Powell, was there to celebrate the victory with him.
Sammy C. followed up his very impressive 2014 Nationals with an even more impressive National Championship in Career Preparation. Calkins had to research careers and then complete a mock-interview process with judges from industry.
Hanson T., senior, produced a model helicopter using CNC technology and a 3D printer. His entry finished third overall and featured a unique design for a military helicopter.
Overall, Team Bowie came home with seven trophies. Three students left as National Champions with three second place finishers and a third place finish. The team also earned top 10 finishes in four other events. This impressive performance was not quite enough to defend the 2014 National Championship, but the students have already begun preparing for next year.
On March 28th the AISD Fire Academy went door to door in east Arlington offering to install smoke alarms for families. This officially kicked off the Home Fire Preparedness Campaign organized by the American Red Cross in an effort to reduce home fire deaths and injuries by 25% in the next five years. Other community partners volunteering for the cause include the Arlington Fire Department, Arlington Police Department, Arlington EM, Catholic Charities, Arlington CERT, Tarrant 211 and the Medical Reserve Core.
The Red Cross states, “Home fires are the greatest disaster threat to American families. Seven people die every day from home fires. A fire-related injury is reported every …show more content…
40 minutes. Annually, home fires cause 2,500 deaths and roughly $7 billion in property damage” (Ahrens, M. (2013) Home structure fires. Quincy, MA: National Fire Protection Association, Fire Analysis and Research Analysis).
With March 28th being the 15th anniversary of the tornado that tore through Tarrant County, residents were educated about tornado safety as part of the event as well.
To learn more about the fire preparedness campaign, visit the Red Cross at http://www.redcross.org/prepare/location/home-family/prevent-home-fires.
Endorsement Corner
September’s issue of Celebrate features the agricultural science program of study for a Business & Industry Endorsement. For students interested in agricultural science, the Earth is one giant classroom full of resources to explore. If you love to be outdoors, caring for plants and/or animals and are serious about conserving our natural resources than a career in agricultural science could be for you. Possible occupations include agricultural engineer, veterinarian, floral designer, game manager, farmer, zoologist and more. Not sure if a career in agriculture is right for you? Take this short quiz and find out!
If you answered “yes” to five or more of the questions, a career in agricultural science could be right for you. For more information about these classes, contact your school counselor or DM us on Twitter @CTEArlingtonISD.
Each endorsement area offers multiple programs of study. “Programs of study” are occupations that share certain skill sets or roles. These help you determine what classes you need to take in order to earn a specific endorsement. Other programs of study available for a Business & Industry Endorsement include architecture and construction, arts, audio/video and communications, fashion design, accounting and more!
CTHEI Course Takes on the Panda
This school year every 8th grader will be able to experience blended learning in their Career, Technology and Higher Education Investigations classes via Canvas, the district’s learning management system that is easily identified by the friendly panda logo.
The innovative course guides students through self-exploration, college and career planning, and technology skills development making it a perfect fit for blended learning. An educational program in which students learn in a traditional classroom as well as online is known as blended learning.
The CTHEI course design team and specialists from Instructional Technology worked diligently over the summer to create meaningful and engaging online learning experiences for students. Currently Units 2 and 3 of the curriculum, or the second six weeks, is being delivered online with the support of classroom teachers.
Students will be able to utilize online communication and collaboration tools while developing and practicing acceptable technology habits. They will be able to reflect on whether or not they are well suited for online learning with the guidance of a highly skilled CTHEI teacher. Teachers are eager to present the new learning platform to their students. Tamera Fiset, CTHEI teacher at Bailey JH, believes “Canvas can offer a lot of valuable information and skill building …show more content…
opportunities.”
Barry Fox, Director of Instructional Technology, is excited about the opportunity stating, “We are unaware of any other district whose graduates have all experienced authentic online learning.”
Be sure to look out for the panda as more information becomes available.
LHS Biomedical Students Tour UT Southwestern Medical Center Sixteen students in Joy Thomas’ Biomedical Sciences class were able to visit the Anatomy & Physiology Lab and learn about DNA fingerprinting at UT Southwestern’s Medical Center in Dallas last spring. Current sophomore, Amy Chegwidden, was eager to share the details of her trip.
The room had an ambiance of pungent smelling formaldehyde when we walked in. Claudia Yellott, who works in the Willed Body Anatomy Lab, greeted us. The Willed Body Program at Southwestern Medical Center is where people are able to donate their bodies to medical science upon their death. With a quick introduction, Mrs. Yellott revealed cadaver organs: a heart, lungs and livers. There was a healthy liver, one ridden with cancer and another one that was enlarged. The best part was when Mrs. Yellott asked for volunteers. I was able to hold and examine various organs.
How is it that the obese mouse is actually healthier than the one of average weight? While at UT Southwestern, my classmates and I attended a lecture in which Dr. Jonathan Xia briefly explained the research that he and his colleagues were conducting. He stated that the obese mice that were producing little to no leptin, a hormone secreted from the hypothalamus that tells us when to stop eating. The obese mice presented better cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels, and had no signs of heart disease or diabetes even though the mice of average weight did. This made Dr. Xia and his colleagues wonder if they could produce a drug to mimic the health of the obese mice. The drug is currently still being tested on mice; however, the drug can cause heart disease and high cholesterol levels to vanish.
Sadly the trip came to an end, and my classmates and I returned to school with new knowledge and insight. I enjoyed my visit to UT Southwestern and would absolutely love to return.
BHS Graduate Grows Her Future with Agricultural Sciences
Shannon Cifuentes, 2015 Bowie graduate, was awarded the prestigious GROW award by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The award Gives Recognition for Outstanding Work to middle and high school students who demonstrate leadership and excellence inside and outside the classroom.
Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller states, “I have to tip my hat to Shannon for earning this month’s GROW award. Thanks to young leaders like Shannon, the future of Texas looks brighter than ever.”
Before transferring to Bowie High School in the spring of her senior year, Shannon was an active member of Martin High School’s FFA program with agricultural science teacher, Kristen Clark. She received both the Green Hand Degree for FFA and the FFA State Pin in Nursery and Landscaping. Shannon was involved in numerous other extracurricular activities while continuing to take rigorous Pre-AP and AP courses including the track and tennis teams, Cultural Club, Technology Club, Art Club and National Honor Society. Serving her community is a priority for Shannon as well. She has volunteered for the Children’s Miracle Network, Meals on Wheels and Red Cross.
“In honor of receiving this reward, I would like to thank the people who brought me here today,” said Shannon.
“Without the guidance of my close friend, Beatrice, I wouldn’t have discovered my passion for agriculture. Being involved in FFA has broadened my knowledge about becoming a veterinarian and my future plans of having my own landscaping and nursery business. When my team reached fifth place in the state at a FFA competition, I realized I could do anything through determination. Getting involved in the National Honor Society and Key Club also helped build my understanding that giving a helping hand to others can really change one’s day for the better. Lastly, I want to thank my family for their support and motivation, as it has taught me to never give up no matter the circumstances. Through this, I have been able to crate a strong foundation for what the world of agriculture will bring
me.”
Shannon is attending Texas A&M University on a Region Scholarship. She has plans to become a veterinarian and open her own landscaping business.
BHS Technology Student Association Defends National Title
From June 28-July 2, the top technology teams in the nation assembled to compete at the Technology Student Association National Conference. Team Bowie had the proverbial “home field” advantage as the event took place at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine. The very talented team from Bowie, lead by advisor Andy Barrett, was trying to defend their title as the top team in the nation.
Senior Tommy N., who already had several national trophies to his credit, added to his trophy case with second place finishes in the highly competitive Dragster Design and Flight Endurance events. Tommy had to compete against hundreds of entries from all over the United States and Germany. Tommy produced his dragster entry using CNC technology. The flight endurance event required contestants to fly a balsa wood and mylar plane powered by a propeller and rubber string.
Nisha N., senior, took the National Championship in Desktop Publishing. Nisha finished second in this event last year. She competed against the top three finishers from all over the country and Germany.
Junior Ben F. competed in his first National Conference this year and took first place in Photography. His photography teacher, Mrs. Komal Powell, was there to celebrate the victory with him.
Sammy C. followed up his very impressive 2014 Nationals with an even more impressive National Championship in Career Preparation. Calkins had to research careers and then complete a mock-interview process with judges from industry.
Hanson T., senior, produced a model helicopter using CNC technology and a 3D printer. His entry finished third overall and featured a unique design for a military helicopter.
Overall, Team Bowie came home with seven trophies. Three students left as National Champions with three second place finishers and a third place finish. The team also earned top 10 finishes in four other events. This impressive performance was not quite enough to defend the 2014 National Championship, but the students have already begun preparing for next year.