November Post

We had our competition this month and even though we didn't win top post, we believe some funny business was at play because of the fact we won the most trophies and yet we still weren't placed in the competition. We had lots of fun and won 3 gold medals and 3 bronze out of 6 competitions. We all had an amazing time and got to introduce ourselves to a lot of chiefs and new firemen.

EQ

1.   Review this.  Confirm by stating "I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ."
Essential Question 
Once a topic is chosen, the student will develop a working essential question.  The purpose of the working essential question is to help the student build a strong foundation of research which will allow him or her to create an essential question that encourages depth and rigor in the chosen topic.  An essential question must:

• Provide a framework for studies (It calls for breadth and depth of research, Is not a yes/no question)
• Takes a stance (Allows you to argue some point, Cannot be a recitation of facts or a list)
•  Format (It is specific, The wording makes sense)

I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ.

2.  Review the following EQs and

• Tell us if it meets the rule of 3 criteria.
• Tell why it does or why it doesn't

 a.  What is the most important factor in healthy weight loss?
No not specific enough, nor does it take stance.

 b.  What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation?
Yes, it follows the rule of 3.

 c.  What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?
Yes it follows the rule of 3.

 d.  How can an Anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain?
No, it doesn't take a stance.

3.  Based on your review of the rule of 3 and your experience with assessing four EQs, please write another draft EQ for your senior project.
What is the most efficient way for a Fireman to become successful in LA County?

October Post

For this month we just did the basics and practiced for our future Muster tournament. The Muster competition is a competition between all explorers in the state to see, basically who is the best Post. There are many things we are practicing , my favorite is the hose lays. It is when we get the hose and lay them on the back of the bed, the team with the fastest time wins.

Research and Working EQ

1.  What is your working EQ?
What is the most effective and efficient way of becoming a successful firefighter for LA County?

2.  What is a possible answer to your working EQ? Please write the answer in thesis format.  Examples:
Volunteer work, Dedication, Hunger for more

3.  What is the most important source you have used that has helped you come up with an answer to your working EQ?
The most important source I have come across for my E.Q is my mentor, Fireman Castellano. 

4.  Who is your mentor, or where are you volunteering, and how does what you are doing relate to your working EQ?

My mentor is Fireman Castellano, I am an LA county explorer, it is related because I am following around Firemen and learning new things daily to come up with a better answer to my EQ.