This event was a very productive conversation within my class. It made me realize how different life circumstances can affect people's perspectives on issues. Having respectful conversations is a key life skill that this event helped build.
I found this activity to be insightful and eye-opening. I never realized how much bias and misinformation are spread in everything we consume. Having a chance to sort through and identify key attributes that biased sources often contain made me feel more prepared to navigate them in my daily life.
I have always enjoyed volunteering at the Great Plains Food Bank because you really feel the impact of what you're doing. I always feel good after a shift, and that feeling stays for days. Working with your local food bank was a great experience that I think everyone should do at some point in their lives.
Writing these letters was an engaging experience that allowed me to feel included and connected with my government officials.
Researching this topic has provided me with valuable insights into the ways in which local history shapes our community in the present day. Understanding how historical events have left lasting imprints on our local area makes me not only more informed but improves my overall understanding of why certain policies and projects are adopted.
Our efforts were a great success, collecting over 2000 non-perishable food items to donate to our school pantry. This experience was eye-opening to how much students in our school depend on resources like this and how much of an impact we made with only a few hours of our time.
