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2. Project Description
   For my project I’m doing a tree of life on a canvas. It will be a sunset setting and the tree will be filled with leaves on one side and on the other side will be dead with no leaves while birds are flying away.

3. Reasons for Selecting Topic
   I selected this because there are so many things going on in my life that I appreciate and then its somethings that I’m not so grateful for and I want to show that with this tree of life without me having to explain.
   
   

4. Knowledge or Experience of Topic
   I knew about the tree of life for a while now I just didn’t decide to do it then because I didn’t know if I was capable of pulling it off, but now since I did my first project I have more confidence

5. New Learning                                                                                                                                                    
   I will have to acquire some see and draw skills ( drawing what I see in my head) because I know that sometimes I think about how I want it to come out but not all the time it comes out that way. I need to have skills with pastels and shading because with this i’m gonna need a lot of shading

6. Preliminary Research Results
   I did some research with watching youtube videos , I found out that In need pastels , and a black marker in order to do my tree of life.

8. Main Project Tasks
   My main projects tasks is to make sure I’m blending right, I Will on a rough draft of the drawing on a small piece of paper and then i will see which type of canvas is best to use for my drawing. After that I will start with my base which is the blending of the pastels to make my sunset, after thats done i will draw my tree and birds.

9. Potential Challenges
   I think i might have some challenges with drawing my tree and birds and being able to fit it on my canvas
   
   

10. What will your project end result be?
    My end result will be having experience working with pastels and a canvas. I Know my project will be a success because I know that I have done everything step by step  , good research and have practiced.

11. Student  Acknowledgement

I acknowledge that I am responsible for completing my project on time. I also agree to submit revisions to my project proposal as required. I understand that I am responsible for tracking my own progress and asking for assistance from my teacher and/or peers when I need it.

Tips for Teenagers

By: Zack Waxler (3), Brandon Miranda (4), Taylor Simmons (1), Chloe Bartlett (2) and Mya Bulgin (5)

Based on the I-Search papers that we completed on teenage development, here are some tips for teenagers to help them be happier and to help them develop in positive ways.

1. Don’t trust people too much because sometimes that overwhelming sense of trust can come back to hurt you. `

2. It’s not your fault, so don’t blame yourself. If someone in your life is having a hard time getting through life, you might blame yourself and think that you are the reason why they are having a hard time. Don’t do that.

3. Getting appeal from your peers isn’t as important as you think, don’t have that as your top priority in life.

4. Do not be influenced by those who will make you unsuccessful. Remember that most of people (that aren’t your parents) that you look up to could be the reason why you are losing the capability of achieving what you want.

5. Find your own identity and be proud of who your are.

Tips For Teenagers

By: Alexus Tomlinson, Ngozi Enwereji, Khafren Smith, Chris Jones

Tips:

1. Surround yourself with good people and stay in the right crowd or you will become more susceptible to negative peer pressure.(Khafren)

2. My tip was more as so geared to adults more as so  parents. Be aware of how you are acting in a relationship ,it can have a huge affect on teens and kids. Give them expectations but no unrealistic ones. (Chris)

3. Listen to your parents advice too, not just your peers. (Alexus)

4. Set goals for your self. Make sure you have longterm goals and short time goals but dont overwhelm yourself with too many. (Alexus)

5. If there are problems at home, ask our counselor at school for help.(Ngozi)

Tips for Teenagers

By: Janelle,Alyssa,Kemet,Nathan,Makyle...

Based on the I-Search papers that we completed on teenage development, here are some tips for teenagers to help them be happier and to help them develop in positive ways.

1. Speak up to peer pressure. Don’t allow other’s to make wrong decisions for you that could affect you in the long run. Set yourself up for success by helping yourself out a little at a time.

2. Don’t be afraid to tell someone if you feel alone, angry or upset. Others can help you, don’t bottle up your emotions.

3. Don't be afraid to fail, making mistakes are apart of who you are. it’s not about the depth of the mistakes, it’s how strong you come back.

4. In life, people will judge you, so make sure that you have tough enough skin in order to deal with it. Don't always believe or listen to what people say because hater's and hypocrites are always gonna hate and judge.

5. Make sure that you are always open to your parents, but if you're not comfortable telling your parents everything find someone that you can always talk to.

Tips for Teenagers

By: Wesley, Cristian, Mercedes, Saphira

Based on the I-Search papers that we completed on teenage development, here are some tips for teenagers to help them be happier and to help them develop in positive ways.

1. When and if you are depressed, get a therapist and don’t put all the pressure on yourself.

2. Adolescents should never think that their parents’ divorce is their fault, because it’s not.

3. Never blame yourself and stress about your own life because of your parents’ divorce.

4. Peer pressure is sometimes the most influential thing in our lives, but we need to understand whether it is negative or positive.

5. Teens should recognize that peer pressure is negative when it gets to the point where other teens pressure them to do things that they know is wrong.

6. Teens should also know that going to their parents or a trusted adult for help or advice is always a good idea because adults have been through all that teens are going through, and are more experienced on how to resist it.

Tips for Teenagers

By: Katelynn, Kiersten, Samihah, Iris & Nick

Based on the I-Search papers that we completed on teenage development, here are some tips for teenagers to help them be happier and to help them develop in positive ways.

1. Always find a healthy stress reliever. When you’re overwhelmed, don’t take it out on yourself; take a walk to relax yourself, draw your feelings on paper, listen to music, take a nap.

2. Learn what may stress you out to find a healthy way to cope. Healthy coping skills are talking it out, relaxing, thinking positive, and problem solving.

3. Try not to feel alone, there is always people who can relate.

4. Learn how to express yourself. Take up gardening, painting, photography or any other way to express yourself.

5. Don’t let anyone have a bias perception of you.

6. Love yourself and don’t let other peoples negative comments bring your self esteem down.

7. Tell someone you trust about your problems. Such as, an adviser, teacher, friend or even a family member.

By: Wendi Joyner, Stephanie Devlin, Domenick Deangelis, Jacqueline Shepherd, Jessica Slachta

1. Don’t believe everything you hear or say about you and who you are, you are perfect.

2. Stay true to your own identity, it is always important to know who you really are on the inside. If you forget you may become someone you’re  not.

3. Stick up for yourself no matter how hard the peer pressure is. If it gets too bad make sure you let someone know! It’s never good to keep things like this to yourself.

4. Never blame yourself for your parents actions.

5. Don’t try to change based on what people say.

Tips for Teenagers

By: Anaya Thomas-Gomez, Trey Hollinger,Tilly Tyler-Newbill, Tania Crowell

Based on the I-Search papers that we completed on teenage development, here are some tips for teenagers to help them be happier and to help them develop in positive ways.

1. Don’t do drugs at a young age for it can affect you in the future, and find positive activities and groups to prevent it.

2. Let people express themselves and wear what they want without having to be judged for being a little different.

3. Don’t let others put you down, be confident in yourself.

4. Be supportive of your friends, motivate them, allow friends to express themselves without you being judgemental, and in order to be a good friend let them talk to you about any situation they have.

Tips for Teenagers

By: Jaycob, Mercedez, Cinque, Ryan & Jake

Based on the I-Search papers that we completed on teenage development, here are some tips for teenagers to help them be happier and to help them develop in positive ways.

1. My tips is that teens should be encouraged enroll in athletics and extracurricular activities, to enhance their social skills and personal identities. Studies show that they can also enhance brain development and physical well-being. It also

2. helps children learn how to solve problems, identify interests, and work with others.

3. My tip was to be careful about what groups you join and who you are getting involved with.

4. Jaycob’s tip; Everything needs to have a balance, meaning that everything you do has to have moderation.

5. My tip is to be careful with peer pressure. Peer pressure can be both good and bad. Every teenager give into peer pressure at some point in their lives, both good and bad so watch what kind of peer pressure you give into.

Based on the I-Search papers that we completed on teenage development, here are some tips for teenagers to help them be happier and to help them develop in positive ways.

1. For kids with parents whose words influence them in a negative way: First accept that your parents are here to show you a better path and right now they’re just angry. Remember that there are teens out there who are going through the same thing, you're not alone. Try and surround yourself with people who embrace the positive in you and frequently know that you are a positive person in their life. Finally remember that you can change the way your parents think about you. Take it one step at a time and have conversations, compromise and come to a consensus with your parents.(Migdalia)

2. Kids who feel like their parents are living through themand are applying to much pressure the best thing for them to do is for them to talk to their parent.If they feel like the pace their parents are pushing them to is too fast they should express their true feelings.Them doing so would make it easier for the parents to understand your feelings and so they can see how they are affecting you and see the error in their ways.

3. Kids don’t need to fit in but it’s natural to. It is natural for you to try fit in because its a healthy way to grow up. It allows you to view different things that you enjoy and help you decide the career options that you enjoy. When teens can’t fit in then they feel that they are not special and that they are worth nothing.

Based on the I-Search papers that we completed on teenage development, here are some tips for teenagers to help them be happier and to help them develop in positive ways.

1. Don’t make decisions based on negative influences, especially when it’s something that you know is wrong. Make decisions for yourself and only you.

2. Don’t allow your environment to determine your life choices. Even if people may stereotype you due to your environment, you’ll just have to prove them wrong.

3. Don’t follow negative paths. Learn to lead yourself in a positive direction so that others will notice and want to follow in your footsteps.

4. If you're having any problems expressing yourself, you should talk to a trusted adult or close friend. Trustworthy people can help you out a lot when you're carrying too much weight on your shoulders.

Tips for Teenagers

By: Zack Waxler (3), Brandon Miranda (4), Taylor Simmons (1), Chloe Bartlett (2) and Mya Bulgin (5)

Based on the I-Search papers that we completed on teenage development, here are some tips for teenagers to help them be happier and to help them develop in positive ways.

1. Don’t trust people too much because sometimes that overwhelming sense of trust can come back to hurt you.

2. It’s not your fault, so don’t blame yourself. If someone in your life is having a hard time getting through life, you might blame yourself and think that you are the reason why they are having a hard time. Don’t do that.

3. Getting appeal from your peers isn’t as important as you think, don’t have that as your top priority in life.

4. Do not be influenced by those who will make you unsuccessful. Remember that most of people (that aren’t your parents) that you look up to could be the reason why you are losing the capability of achieving what you want.

5. Mya’s Slot (She is absent today)

Tips for Teenagers

By: Michael, Brandon, Nahja, Diamond, Frank

Based on the I-Search papers that we completed on teenage development, here are some tips for teenagers to help them be happier and to help them develop in positive ways.

1. Try to be honest and magnanimous. Lying leads to more bad stuff. Being mean creates enemies.

2. Don’t be afraid to stand out and be yourself. Always be self-confident because you can gain more respect from others.

3. Do not be easily influenced. Come to your own conclusions and be your own person. Being different is motivational.

4. Since the teenage years are important, getting good grades should be taken seriously.

5. Don’t change who you are and don’t try to be another person.