Category: Spring 2013

Kelsey Atkins

Literature Novel Study

My work sample was a literature novel study as a whole class reading The BFG by Roald Dahl. This is a fun book in which the students are practiced their decoding skills with nonsense words, sequence of events, vocabulary, making inferences, comprehension through context clues, and much more. As a final book report project for the novel The BFG, each student created a diorama.

EDUC 415

Vivian Moen

L203

1 – 3 PM

Jordan Bennett, Tamara Brown & Gabrielle Stover

Incentives in the Classroom

Junior year in the Education program at NCU requires students to spend 90 hours per semester observing classrooms in their perspective grade levels. Our time in the classroom has shown us the effectiveness of using rewards as an incentive. We found that teachers who focus on and actively reinforce classroom management techniques are the ones who really see an improvement in behavior among students. Incentives hold a great power in driving students towards achieving things they didn’t believe possible and for that reason, we see rewards as a very valuable tool within the classroom.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Patricia Laynee Bevans

The Effects of the Color Red on Attractiveness

Color plays an important part in nature and everyday in human life. The color red is associated with love, danger, energy, and desire which attract people to one another. Research suggests that the color red attracts the human eye to pay attention more effectively than other colors. Findings have shown that there are clear implications of color perception on mate selection, fashion designs, product attractiveness, and marketing. The current study tests if the color red has an effect on male and female perception of attractiveness of a female model. It is hypothesized that male participants will rank the female model wearing red higher in attractiveness than female participants.

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

Nani Skaggs

A201

1 – 1:30 PM

Sabrina Biggers

Statistics of the San Diego Chargers

For my project for this Statistics class, I am going to evaluate the statistics of the San Diego Chargers NFL Football team over the past five years. All these statistics will be over a one year period but then I will compare the past five seasons to see the difference and the relation between the statistics of game performance and game outcome. I will evaluate the following statistics: win, loss, ties (outcomes of games); total offensive yards; sacks; field goals; touchdowns; time of possession; interceptions; and playoff appearances.

MATH 315

Tim Bergquist

Banquet Room

1 – 3 PM

Shawna Bradley

Whatever the Weather

Many adults understand but are often confused by the plethora of weather conditions that affect our beautiful planet Earth. How do older children and adults come to know the science behind weather conditions such as tornadoes, blizzards, hurricanes, tsunamis, and thunderstorms? They begin by learning about weather through their senses when they are young children. Kindergarten teachers should teach children the most basic information about weather so they may have concrete experiences that help build knowledge. This can happen through hands-on lessons that allow young children to learn about weather conditions by seeing, touching, smelling, feeling, hearing, tasting and experiencing.

EDUC 415

Vivian Moen

L203

1 – 3 PM

William Bradley

High School Algebra 1

The work sample is based on my experience teaching at South Albany High School. The area of Algebra 1 is covered, as well as a collection of 15 different lesson plans that I created and taught to the students. The work sample also covers my thoughts on the issue of classroom management, unit description, and an observation of classroom and school policies at the high school.

EDUC 415

Vivian Moen

L203

1 – 3 PM

Krista Bryson

Conflict and Birth Order

The purpose of this study is to investigate if there is a relationship between an individual’s conflict style and his or her birth order. When individuals understand conflict styles, they will be able to deal with their own conflict, prevent conflict, and help others deal with conflict. Putnam

and Wilson’s (1982) conflict behavior scale is the testing instrument used in this study. Based on previous research the oldest child will self report using a win-win integrative (solution-oriented) style, the middle child will self report using an avoidant (non-confrontational) style, and the youngest child will self report using a distributive (control) style.

COMM 499, Senior Capstone

Doyle Srader

A201

9 – 9:30 AM

Christina Burian, Heidi Gori, Kathryn Peterson & Shelby Peterson

Classroom Thematic Layout

This presentation will focus on the layout and thematic change in the classroom can affect the students learning and behavior. It will cite research from major educational journals that suggest layouts and changes that cater to the teachers learning style and educational approach. We will suggest our own interpretation of the research and offer up some comprehensive strategies that will help manage behavior and learning in certain layouts and thematic units.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

K’hala Carpenter

Literature Review of the Enneagram

This interactive presentation covers the history and explanation of the Enneagram personality typing system. The presentation uses art and music along with research to present the Enneagram in a fun and engaging way. The nine personality types are defined and explained, followed by a spiritual look at how the Enneagram fits with Christian doctrine and theology. The presentation finishes with a survey of some of the research that has been performed about the Enneagram.

PSY 499, Senior Capstone

Nani Skaggs

P114

1 – 1:30 PM

Omar Castellanos, Jason Haggard, Jared Keeth, Taylor Luzier, Cameron Robertson & Jordan Smetzer

Song Projects

This is a collection of recordings of song projects that the group created, recorded, mixed, and mastered in the music workstations.

MUS 119

John Hakes

Ross Evans Chapel

9 – 10:30 AM

Tammie Christianson & Mikayla Gattie

Alternative Comparisons

This presentation will look at the differences and similarities between to nontraditional schools. The Academy of Arts and Academics is a public charter in Springfield, Oregon. It has an arts core that is cross-curricular with an emphasis on project based learning. The other school the presentation includes is Kalapuya High School in Eugene’s Bethel school district. It is an alternative school for students who have trouble achieving goals in a traditional environment. It also promotes the use of project-based learning.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Tammie Christianson, Sharie Krouse & Taylor Zimel

Santiago Semester De-briefing

Reflections on a semester abroad in South America, with special attention to cross-cultural experiences, academic aspects, personal interaction, service projects and travel.

GLST 295

Ron Palmer

L203

9:30 – 10:30 AM

Keegan Clark

Second Grade Mathematics: Working with 100

This is a second grade mathematics unit focusing on number sense, place value, addition and subtraction within 100, and applying these concepts to money and coin values. Students will participate in a number of interactive games to build their number fluency and engage their critical thinking skills. Students will also create projects that emphasize the structure and sequence of numbers in the base-ten system. These skills will enable students to build a foundation for multiplication and division operations later in third grade.

EDUC 415

Vivian Moen

L203

1 – 3 PM

Ashlee Conley

Anne Frank: No Longer a Bystander

My work sample is about the diary of Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl who hid from the Nazis for two years. The unit teaches students about the Holocaust and modern day social injustice. As a class, we discuss ways to create tolerance and help others. The unit culminates with a service project where the students actively work to make the school a more tolerant place.

EDUC 415

Vivian Moen

L203

1 – 3 PM

Tara Cook

Seventh Grade Language Arts

This is a sample of a three week unit that I taught at the 7th grade Language arts level. In this binder you will find five sections. The first section encompasses student data, a description of my unit, and the lessons I taught. In the second section you will find the rules and procedures for this classroom as well as my management plan and strategies. The third section will show you how I plan to assess the students’ achievement growth. Evaluating student progress in what the fourth section is all about student learning. The fifth second encompasses my professional behavior.

EDUC 415

Vivian Moen

L203

1 – 3 PM

Austin Crook, Lindsey Lloyd, Maren Mansfield & Kyla Walley

Strategies in Volume Control

This group has researched the different methods of classroom volume control within each authorization level within the education system. Two of the group members have dedicated their research to the high school level and the two other group members have individually dedicated themselves to the middle and elementary level. The research uncovered similar techniques in controlling classroom volume across the board with only a few exceptions. 

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Kristen DeHaven

Second Grade Plants

Students participating in this second grade plant unit were encouraged to make independent discoveries and presented with many opportunities for hands on inquire. Students were able to observe, predict and record data on regular bases in order to familiarize themselves with these practices. Students were able to incorporate scientific discoveries with literature and art in order to learn about plants in a more complete structure. Students who took part in this unit were graded based on growth and individual performance as well as expectations.

EDUC 415

Vivian Moen

L203

1 – 3 PM

Alyssa Dorr, Michael Gonzales & Crosby Green

Volleyball Statistics

We will explore how the statistics of digs, kills, aces, and blocks per game effect the outcome of a volleyball match. We will also determine whether sideout percentage has a significant effect on the winner of a match.

MATH 315

Tim Bergquist

Banquet Room

1 – 3 PM

Allison Duvenez & Ethan Souers

Men and Women’s Olympic Hurdles Events

The 1984 Los Angeles Olympics was the first of the games which women competed in the 400m hurdler race. Previously, women only competed in the 100m hurdles race. For the purpose of this report, data will be analyzed from 1984 to 2012. In the interest of understanding the elements that indict success in hurdles events, we will research data on men’s 110m hurdles, men’s 400m hurdles, women’s 100m hurdles and women’s 400m hurdles.

MATH 430

Tim Bergquist

Banquet Room

1 – 3 PM

Daniel Endicott

Math and Language Arts

The is the Senior work sample in the major field of licensure. It combines multiple subjects (Math and Language Arts), along with differentiated assessment and engagement strategies to achieve student progress and monitor positive learning outcomes. This is a culmination of effort for the transition of putting student teaching into an effective work study program or internship.

EDUC 415

Vivian Moen

L203

1 – 3 PM

Tyler Falk

Conventional vs Anchored Putting

An analysis to find if there is any advantage in using an anchored putter based on the statistics provided by pgatour.com. This is an ongoing issue in the golf world today as it is affecting players as well as manufacturers. Anchored putting goes against the traditional ways of putting the golf ball and it thought to provide an unfair advantage under pressure as well as with short putts.

MATH 315

Tim Bergquist

Banquet Room

1 – 3 PM

Janel Fetters, Daniel Flagg, William Jones & Annie Wilson

Homework Across the Ages

This project will consist of comparing and contrasting four philosophies of homework across three authorization levels: Elementary, Middle school, and High school. The research includes observations and theories pertaining to the developmental stages of students and their mental processes. We will each do our own research in our specific authorization levels and compare our results. Each member will present their final data in a cooperative presentation.

EDUC 321

Brian Kaelin

Banquet Room

9 – 11 AM

Eric Fromm

Eve Online: Experience or Money?

Eve Online is a MMORPG that involves a variety of things to do. This ranges from production and finances to fighting other players. This study is to test if age or experience affects how much a player is involved in combat and how much money they have.

MATH 315

Tim Bergquist

Banquet Room

1 – 3 PM

LeeAnn Fudge & Patricia Martinez

The Effects of Aerobic Exercise on the Heart

The goal of our study is to find the correlation between physical exercise and the likelihood of heart-related disease. We will be looking at a combination of large-scale comparisons between lifestyle and heart health and personal studies. The personal studies will include cross-sectional data, comparing blood pressure, heart rate, and BMI with representatives of sedentary, moderately active, and extremely active lifestyles. Furthermore, we will collect time series data by tracking the change in heart rate and blood pressure as a person with a classified sedentary lifestyle does a minimum of American Heart Association requirements.

MATH 315

Tim Bergquist

Banquet Room

1 – 3 PM

Wendie Green & Belinda Kinkade

Down and Out at NCU

Our study seeks to determine the frequency and severity of depression experienced among students at NCU. The results of our research could help raise awareness as to the prevalence of the problem and motivate preventive measures. We would like all students to know that NCU offers counseling services to all NCU students.

MATH 315

Tim Bergquist

Banquet Room

1 – 3 PM

Mark Hamilton

What’s in a Viral Video? A Study of Video Proliferation on the Internet

This study sought to discover why some videos go “viral” while others do not. Four videos were created, each with a different general genre and style. One video was a humorous sketch, another was a serious call to donate money to help the third world, the third was a “clip show” video featuring laughing babies and cats, and the final video was a control that consisted of nothing but a black screen. These videos were uploaded to YouTube and linked to on Facebook and Reddit. Results were to be evaluated by each videos number of views.

COMM 499, Senior Capstone

Doyle Srader

A201

9:30 – 10 AM

Brittany Hanania

Dramas and Women’s Rights

This essay looks into the relationship between the arguments made by the leading activists of the women’s rights movement and three literary plays: Euripides’ “Medea,” Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House,” and Glaspell’s “Trifles.” Though not all of these authors were aiming to contribute to this agenda, this study’s purpose is to explore the support that these stories and characters offer to the ongoing discussion. These dramas span hundreds of years and encompass several cultures, and seem to directly embody these feminist ideas, and allow modern audiences to trace feminist ideology forward to the continuing fight for equality even in present times.

ENG 499, Senior Capstone

Steve Goetz

P103

10 – 10:30 AM

Chelsea Hannon, Devon Murphy & Haley Partridge

Driving While Intexticated

For our statistic project, we have decided to see how many people in the United States use their cell phone while driving. The study is going to be focusing on from 2010 to 2013. There is also going to be a survey for the NCU community and then the data will be compared. The goal for this project is to reveal how many people drive worldwide and throughout our own community.

MATH 315

Tim Bergquist

Banquet Room

1 – 3 PM

Donald Hopkins

Short Story: Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club

Using authors, Ernest Hemingway and Raymond Carver as inspiration, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club” is a short story about a failed relationship centered around the notion of unconditional love, self-understanding, heart-break, and selfishness. The story takes place over a five day wager between a mislead Christian and his secular lover coming at the expense of a dog, “Sgt. Pepper.”

ENG 499, Senior Capstone

Daniel McKay

P103

10:30 – 11 AM

Donald Hopkins, Dana McGowan & Micah Simpson

Team Baldwin—CAPSIM Simulation

Our group was put in charge of Baldwin, an online simulation business through CAPSIM. The first eight weeks or ‘years’ were spent in practice rounds learning about the simulation and how to make decisions. The next eight weeks of class were competition rounds in which Baldwin went up against another company from the class and three computer companies. Decisions for products specifications, marketing, HR, TQM, and financing. Each round was about learning how each area affected the business and how to make business decisions that reflected the mission of the organization and made the business profitable. 

BUS 499, Senior Capstone

Dave Quirk

P103

9 – 9:30 AM

Christian Kinyon

Family Dynamic Demo CD

I had the opportunity to record a professional quality demo CD for my band during the 2013 spring break. Through diligently performing music and networking with people in the Eugene music scene, I have been able to do what I love on a professional level and am proud to share.

MUS 422

John Hakes

Ross Evans Chapel

9 – 10:30 AM