Band: Pirates

Treehugger Post

In 2024 and idea of next Tokyo is about developing Tokyo's population upwards instead of outwards. Sky Mile Tower will be occupying the bay and will have public amenities, shops, restaurants, libraries, clinics, gyms, hotels, etc. It will be able to house 55,000 people. There is disagreement with people who don't think it is green and sustainable, but that is Sky Mile Tower's point. They are saving horizontal spaces for food production, nature and recreation. Sky Mile Tower will be surrounded by open water and growing food. It will be a hexagonal shape from up to sixty to ninety stories. Since there will be need of a lot of elevator use, Sky Mile Tower will be the first tower to be able to have multiple elevator cabs. Each cab has their own linear induction motors that can move sideways and move to the next leg. The elevator cabs can also run like mass transit system on its side.

Lesson 7 Graph

Banana Oatmeal Energy Bites

INGREDIENTS:

• 3/4 cup quick oats
• 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
• 1 tablespoon peanut  butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 3 tablespoons chopped almonds

1. Was my snack healthy? Justify why you say yes or no. Think about what we’ve talked about sugar and fats.
                Yes, because I didn't use actual sugars, instead I used honey as substitute so there would be less refined sugar. As well as, the goodness that comes from the oats, chia seeds, coconut oil, banana, etc., all of these help with energy and they are good for you.

2. When you choose a snack do you think about how healthy/unhealthy it is? Why or why not.

              Most of the time, because if you have more of a healthy snack you won't crave anything else after and it best for you, but sometimes if I crave something a bit more sweet I will have a bit more of an unhealthy snack.

3. Do you think food is meant to be eaten with other people? What are some effects of eating and socializing at the same time?

             At times, because sharing new food recipes and hanging out with friends while eating is a fun way to socialize and have fun.

4. Did you enjoy preparing your food? Do you think preparing your own food affects how much you enjoy eating it? Explain

                   I did enjoy preparing my own food, but I don't think that preparing my own food makes me enjoy it even more. I honestly preferred a bunch of other peoples food than mine. Preparing food is just fun and great to share with others.

Planet Graph

Poverty Unit Reflection

In this unit, I learned about the issue of poverty in our world. I learned about the poverty cycle and why it is so difficult to escape this cycle. It is clear to me that more needs to be done, and we looked at some solutions and ways at which we can help through the Change for Change drive, and by supporting NGO’s such as Kiva loans.

One of the activities that changed my thinking was learning about Microfinance and KIVA loans. This unit I learnt what Micro- financing is which is: It helps people who are in need of money, usually get a small loan to start a business. Also, I learnt more about KIVA which is a website where people need a loan to maybe help out a family member in hospital, to build a well, get education, etc.  so you give them a loan, and in the end they pay you exact loan amount back. It is important because you can help people in poverty that need to borrow a loan to fix an issue or help their community.I’m inspired to use KIVA more often because I will be able to help those in need and at the same time it’s not like you're losing money because either way you are gonna get your money back and be able to loan to another person.

Another one of the activities I really enjoyed was the “Spent” Simulation game.In the Spent Simulation game I learnt how to be able to manage my money with a family and money losing occasions that would occur if I was in poverty. This is important because it shows what sacrifices you have to make if you end up in poverty. I had to sell my dog, yell at my boss, etc. Also, it shows the daily things people have to go through everyday in poverty. I’m now inspired to help men get better paid job so the women don’t have to work and have a hard time trying to solve family issues and payment issues.

It is hard to break the poverty cycle because no matter how hard you work to earn money or to get a better education you won’t always be able to break, it takes a really long time and a lot of effort. It also depends on what type of poverty you are in and how harder it is for you to escape. The poverty cycle can be broken though if you have strong will and do you best, work the hardest to earn enough money, get good education, and be able to travel and get a better paid job somewhere else in the world.