Reflections from Biology by Sofia Corrales Funez https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u Reflecting on my 2 years in bio en-us 2021-05-18 12:52:53 UTC 2026-03-14 20:59:38 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f98b.png "Feels Like Summer" by Weezer sofiacf4 https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1535383355 To get hyped up for the summer!]]> 2021-05-18 12:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1535383355 Topic + Societal Issue sofiacf4 https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1535422085 Human Physiology - infectious diseases
The COVID-19 Pandemic]]> 2021-05-18 13:07:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1535422085 Image Representing Issue sofiacf4 https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1535493346 A crowd of people wearing masks to prevent themselves from getting sick]]> 2021-05-18 13:23:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1535493346 News Article sofiacf4 https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1538212375 "CDC says fully vaccinated people don’t need to wear face masks indoors or outdoors in most settings"]]> 2021-05-19 03:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1538212375 Reasoning for the choosing the news article sofiacf4 https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1538222707 2021-05-19 04:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1538222707 Summarize sofiacf4 https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1540871377 The message of the article is that people who are fully vaccinated (both shots) can now be without masks both indoors and outdoors. However, this is subject to change as the pandemic develops and people still have to wear masks if an establishment requires them to. ]]> 2021-05-19 18:18:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1540871377 Discuss sofiacf4 https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1541509629 This article relates to what we learned in class because it specifically talks about vaccination, which is something we learned about. For example, the reason why people are able to go out without masks is because their body has developed  defenses to the coronavirus because they are vaccinated. In class we learned that when we get vaccinated, "the body gains experience with that specific pathogen and can fight it with no problem in the future," and that vaccinations generally help communities gain immunity to a pathogen (6.3: Infectious Diseases). 

Another connection to what we learned is when it mentions immune systems. In class we learned that "despite the fact that we come into contact with pathogens every day, we are seldom ill" and that this is due to our effective immune system (Walpole, et al. 202). The article warns that "People with compromised immune systems should speak with their doctor before giving up their masks" (Lovelace Jr and Mendez). And this is because their immune systems aren't strong enough to simply fight against a pathogen it comes into contact with.]]> 2021-05-19 21:58:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1541509629 Works Cited sofiacf4 https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1541552653 Biology for the IB diploma
Brenda Walpole-Ashby Merson-Davies-Leighton Dann - Cambridge University Press - 2014

Learning Map 6.3: Infectious Diseases . 2020.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17zV2HMNJ2YmgL7aR2gujYHowdtTIL1mlN7QRm75FoZE/edit

Lovelace Jr., Berkeley, and Rich Mendez. “CDC says fully vaccinated people don’t need to wear face masks indoors or outdoors in most settings.” CNBC, 13 May 2021, https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/13/cdc-says-fully-vaccinated-people-dont-need-to-wear-face-masks-indoors-or-outdoors-in-most-settings.html.

]]> 2021-05-19 22:23:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1541552653 Decide sofiacf4 https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1541558781 My message to communicate about this issue is that I think its great that fully vaccinated people can go outside without masks!  However, people should still proceed with caution. For example, the CDC director even added that "there is always a chance that the CDC could change its guidance again if the COVID pandemic worsens or additional variants emerge" (Lovelace Jr and Mendez). This is important because people might just see the headline and jump at the news without considering the implications of it. This will probably cause large crowds of people to come together, like during the Forth of July which is coming up. It's also especially worrisome that Dr. Isaac Bogoch said that "some businesses that lift restrictions may need to impose an honor system" (Lovelace Jr and Mendez). It can definitely be assumed that someone might not be truthful in this situation, and if some people aren't fully vaccinated or are asymptomatic the progress made towards normalcy could be lost. ]]> 2021-05-19 22:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1541558781 On going places without a mask once I'm fully vaccinated: sofiacf4 https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1541613814 2021-05-19 23:01:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1541613814 Waiting to see how the Fourth of July plays out: sofiacf4 https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1541617716 2021-05-19 23:04:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1541617716 'Communicators' sofiacf4 https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1562729603 2021-05-26 19:24:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1562729603 Balance sofiacf4 https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1562735475 One attribute I could work on as a senior and as a college student is balance. This is because, especially this year, I feel like I don't really have a good balance going on. It's hard to manage the IB course work as well as extracurricular clubs and sports and also making time for yourself to take a break from all that. For example, during this last month of school I've really been focused on getting all my work done and neglecting everything else, and that's not balance. Going into senior year establishing a balance is important so I can make the most of the year in every aspect. It would also be very helpful going into college to already have a good balance because the college environment will be so new.]]> 2021-05-26 19:26:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1562735475 Fav task from 10th grade bio sofiacf4 https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1562824836 This is my favorite task from 10th grade bio, mostly because it was one of the few assignments I did in school before quarantine started. I'm also proud of it because I was still getting used to doing flipgrids, and I think this one turned out pretty well!]]> 2021-05-26 19:59:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1562824836 CORRECTION: Adding on to 'Discuss' sofiacf4 https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1566671150 The reason why a fully vaccinated person no longer needs to wear a mask is because the mask serves as a measure of defense against COVID-19, but the vaccinations provide a person with a more effective measure of defense; antigens, which cause the body to produce antibodies against the disease (Walpole, et al. 202). This way, if a vaccinated person is infected with the coronavirus, their body already has a strong line of defense against it and severe sickness can be avoided.]]> 2021-05-27 21:07:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sofiacf4/d963zhipsuwtt46u/wish/1566671150