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The Difference In High School Chemistry Students' Ability To Retain Science Concepts When Performing Virtual Versus Hands-On Labs, Shane Mcconkey Aug 2022

The Difference In High School Chemistry Students' Ability To Retain Science Concepts When Performing Virtual Versus Hands-On Labs, Shane Mcconkey

Culminating Projects in Biology

This research evaluated high school chemistry students’ science lab quiz scores after they performed multiple chemical reactions labs in two different formats: virtual and hands-on approaches. Virtual labs were performed by the researcher using a video format where the lab was set up and performed with no student contribution, and hands-on labs were performed by students in their lab groups with little teacher contribution. Minor teacher-led safety measures were taken to ensure student safety. Students who performed a virtual lab for the first lab were required to perform the second lab using the hands-on lab to accurately evaluate data when …


Pandemic, Political, And Protest Yard Signs In Sartell, Minnesota, Spring 2020 To Mid-November 2020: Personal Narrative, Rhetorical Analysis, And Oral Histories From Community Members, Polly Chappell May 2022

Pandemic, Political, And Protest Yard Signs In Sartell, Minnesota, Spring 2020 To Mid-November 2020: Personal Narrative, Rhetorical Analysis, And Oral Histories From Community Members, Polly Chappell

Culminating Projects in English

In 2020, there was a trifecta of events that spurred yard signs to multiply in yards in the suburban community of Sartell in central Minnesota. Covid restrictions, a divisive presidential election, and the violence from the death of George Floyd who was murdered by the police in Minneapolis 80 miles away, motivated people to communicate via yard signs, flags, and window messages. Through rhetorical analysis and oral histories, I looked at the role of the signs and the way that people in the community observed these signs and images. In my analysis I found that people viewed the signs as …


Effects Of A Global Pandemic On Adolescent Mental Health In Regard To Depression And Anxiety, Katarzyna Niles May 2022

Effects Of A Global Pandemic On Adolescent Mental Health In Regard To Depression And Anxiety, Katarzyna Niles

Culminating Projects in Special Education

The COVID-19 pandemic brought on some concerns among teachers and parents. This project looks at 6 studies to determine if there is an increase in mental health in regard to depression and anxiety. Depression and anxiety are at an increase across all studies. There are four studies that look at ways to help students with mental health concerns. Telehealth and two varieties of art therapy have been proven to help adolescents with an increase in mental health concerns. Telehealth, virtual therapy session, attendance has increased with patients post-COVID as compared to pre-COVID numbers. Another benefit to post-COVID telehealth therapy has …