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October 7 - October 28, 2020

Turning Point School - 7th Grade Feed

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Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Calculate the Carbon Footprint of my Household
    After you determined your carbon footprint, did you see what different choices you can make in order to reduce it?

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    Balthazar H 10/28/2020 9:34 AM
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Exercise Daily
    How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

    Jaiden A's avatar
    Jaiden A 10/28/2020 9:13 AM
    I don't want to, and I never will.

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      Jaiden A 10/28/2020 9:20 AM
      I guess I could invite a friend to do boxing with me or something like that.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Adjust the Thermostat
    Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?

    Jaiden A's avatar
    Jaiden A 10/28/2020 9:10 AM
    My dad doesn't like my touching the thermostat.....
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
    How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?

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    Jaiden A 10/28/2020 9:09 AM
    i only chose this for more points...
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
    How does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?

    Austin  O.'s avatar
    Austin O. 10/28/2020 9:07 AM
    answering the question now
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community Learn More about Food Apartheid
    What can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?

    Austin  O.'s avatar
    Austin O. 10/28/2020 9:06 AM
    i answered the question :)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Advocate for Greener Vehicles
    Reducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?

    Meredith K's avatar
    Meredith K 10/27/2020 9:20 AM
    i honestly have no idea what this question is asking.

    • Jaiden A's avatar
      Jaiden A 10/28/2020 9:07 AM
      its asking you to waste your money to buy a different car just because they want the air to be a tad bit better.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Stay on the Ground
    What was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?

    Meredith K's avatar
    Meredith K 10/27/2020 9:19 AM
    my grand parents moved closer to us so it is a shorter drive or fight.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Improve a Bus Stop
    How can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?

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    Meredith K 10/27/2020 9:17 AM
    electric cars and hybrid cars!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Choose a Carbon Offset
    A round-trip flight from New York City to Los Angeles emits just over 1.5 tons of CO2—per person. That’s a lot of carbon! What can you do to reduce the number of flights you take per year?

    Meredith K's avatar
    Meredith K 10/27/2020 9:17 AM
    i can drive more places!!