Emma Bourgeois Humans and the Environment

  In the year 2050, I found myself walking down the bustling streets of a vibrant city, marveling at the technological advances that had become a part of everyday life. Self-driving cars whizzed by overhead, while robots efficiently carried out tasks around me. The air was clean, thanks to the widespread adoption of renewable energy sources, and the buildings around me were covered in greenery, serving not only as homes and workplaces but also as ecosystems for countless plants and animals. As I made my way to my office, I logged into the virtual workspace, connecting with colleagues from around the world through immersive holographic technology. Our team was working on cutting-edge research, aimed at solving some of the world's most pressing problems, from climate change to food security. As I walked out of the office at the end of the day, I felt grateful to be a part of a future where humanity had harnessed the power of technology and innovation to create a better world. A world...

The scientific name of my plant is Rhododendron simsii Planch. The common name of my plant is Azalea.  Rhododendron simsii is a shrub native to southern and central China, as well as Formosa, Burma, and Thailand. It grows up to 8 feet tall and has elliptic to ovate leaves covered in bristly hairs. The plant flowers in May, producing clusters of two to six funnel-shaped flowers. It has been valued as a garden plant in China and was introduced to Europe before 1812. It is commonly grown by Belgian and Dutch growers for indoor decoration during the winter months. R. simsii is rare in gardens in its wild form. My whole group participated in our discussion; myself, Madison, and Keegan. The meeting lasted from 3:15-3:45. When talking about the class, my whole group agreed that we were enjoying the assignments a lot, as well as the fact the class is easily manageable. The majority favorite assignment was the walk and bread baking. We talked about bread baking and how our bread turned out....