Log Entry 12/17/2013

This week is the last week before Winter Break, and I am trying to get as much done as possible. I plan to complete my Bill of Materials and Plan of Procedures before the end of the week. Yesterday, I didn't make any progress on my work because I was out of the lab. Yesterday, the Class of 2014 presented each of the three Senior Class choices to the Class of 2015.

Log Entry 12/13/2013

This week I have researched and nearly completed my Bill of Materials. We needed a backpack-type way to carry any succulent plants when collecting in the field. I have also begun to write my Plan of Procedures. Today we are having a party to celebrate the website reaching 10,000 page views.

Log Entry 12/9/2013

My calendar and schedule for Marking Period 2 is complete. I have a plan and objectives to complete for these next few weeks including Riker Boxes and their labels, plan of procedures, bill of materials and my models.

Log 12/6/2013

This week I am beginning my model. We have gotten the packet with information for our Plan of Procedures and Bill of Materials. I began to create an AutoCad representation of American Pokeweed and I have finished a template or sample label to serve as my model. Next week I plan to create my Bill of Materials for plant pressing and labeling.

Log Entry 12/4/2013

Yesterday we filmed the video for the Directed Field Research program for the National Blue Ribbon School Award. The Herbarium team went out into the field on the bike path and staged the collecting and pressing of a Juniper tree. We took pictures, coordinates and used the plant press in the field. The video will be completed shortly and submitted to the National Blue Ribbon School Award advisers.

Log 12/2/2013

After being selected to be a Blue Ribbon School, Directed Field Research has been asked to answer some brief questions about our life at MAST.
What do you like best about your school? What makes your school special?
My favorite part of MAST is the diverse community. Also we're mostly white.

How does the school make learning fun and interesting?
MAST makes learning fun by using different types of technology and a lot of hands-on work in order to keep us involved.

Is there anything else you'd like to say about your school?
I have definitely grown up since coming to MAST. It was the best decision of my life.