Human Research Paper: Brandon Groom
Mrs. Culver
English 11
01 May 2016
Concutere
Did you know 47% of estimated athletes do not report feeling any type of symptoms after a concussive blow? (Concussiontreatment.com). That is a very threatening and concerning statement for our world, our society. “A concussion is defined as a complex pathophysiological process that affects the brain, typically induced by trauma to the brain.” (Concussiontreatment.com). Concussions are a very serious condition leading to deaths, suicidal thoughts and overall damaging to the brain which can affect them in the long run. To prevent the negative effects of concussions in sports, many organizations and research agencies are striving to reduce concussions by designing advanced safety equipment and enforcing specific laws.
Concussions are a very big deal in our society today. Each year they keep rising across the board for all sports, and some of the concussions resulting in death, suicidal thoughts, loss of memory, and brain damage. The worst part about it is that you can get a concussion from the smallest hit or just bumping heads with someone. We should all care about concussions because just put yourself in someone's shoes of getting knocked out completely by a direct blow to the head from a linebacker blind siding you. We should also care because it's a very big concern for young children and teens because their brain isn't fully developed until your in your late twenties, and it messes with their brains drastically. The problem with concussions is that as of right now, we do not have a permanent preventer, but at the same time researchers and scientists are only improving on the technology in order to reach that goal.
It is almost impossible to completely prevent a concussion or some type of head trauma in the area of sports, which is scary. In “Why Is It so Hard to Stop Sports Concussions?” the author states that “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in 2011 that emergency room visits by sports and recreation participants that were related to traumatic brain injury increased by 62 percent between 2001 and 2009” (Piazza 1). Why is it so hard to stop brain damage and concussions in sports? Maybe because the brain is so vulnerable and we need to make better protective equipment and we need to understand the risks and enforce laws to help protect our brains more and more. The NFL just passed a law that states that if a player is down from a head injury, they have to take a concussion test, pass it, and be cleared by a certified medical doctor in order to return to the game. I personally agree strongly with this law and think that every level in every sport should have this law in place.
There is always a positive change to a negative affect. So many people are out there doing good for the prevention of concussions. There is this one group of moms called the National Moms Team. They do all kinds of things but most importantly they are out to help prevent concussions in sports. They research the statistics on concussions/brain damage, organize programs to get educated on concussions and they are only helping in the technology aspect of it by helping everyone out and making sure everyone is safe. Robert Cantu said “While athletes sustaining a concussion are at a 3-fold increased risk for future concussions, a risk that increases with each subsequent injury, unlike musculoskeletal injuries, few strength and conditioning methods will help prevent further concussions.” That makes it all the more important to have a group around like Moms Team. Moms Team has been around for a while and they are only improving their support system for parents that want to be educated on concussions and how to prevent them.
There is a lot more good things out there in regard to concussions. Referees have been managing to cut down on players that get away with illegal actions that would put the other player(s) at risk. Scientists are testing their new equipment daily to keep trying to solve this mystery. Colleges are even testing their own equipment and how much they need to improve their technology. The organizations at the high school, college, and pro levels are enforcing laws based on hits to the head and other actions that might result in brain trauma or an concussion.
I conducted an interview on concussions with our very own high school athletic trainer, Matt Mabry. He was a very solid source in getting valid information and at the same time getting different input and views on a very touchy subject. He was convient for me because he is at the high school most of the time. I asked him some valid questions during our discussion on how to prevent concussions, what to do after being diagnosed, and how long does a concussion last and do they get more dangerous if you are diagnosed with more than one. He said the sad part about it is that there will never be a permanent prevention of a concussion because it is just simply impossible. Yes they can better their equipment and put all these laws into place but there will never be a permanent prevention. After you think you might have a concussion, you first need to go get professional assistance on evaluating the concussion to see if you actually have one or not. Then you basically just need to let it go away on its own and the average time of having a concussion is no more than two weeks.
“CDC estimates reveal that 1.6 million to 3.8 million concussions occur each year”, but only 10 to 15% of those come from a single sports season, which is not all that bad, yet concussions by the numbers have been getting better since the 1990’s
(Concussiontreatment.com). Yes, concussions are giving us problems and they are a big threat today, but more and more studies come out showing we are making progress. More and more people are out doing good things to help bring more information on concussions and how to prevent them, and how to go about treatment after you or your child is diagnosed with one. There is also more information on what the side effects are and how to treat them. Like I said, there is always a positive change to a negative effect and that is to everyone that is out there bettering humanity in the sense of preventing and reducing the risks of concussions and brain trauma/damage.
Brandon Groom
English 11
Mrs. Culver
04 May 2016
Works Cited
"College Athletes Test New Head Impact Sensor." All Things Considered 22 Aug. 2013.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 26 Apr. 2016.
"Concussion Facts | Sports Concussion Institute." Concussion Facts | Sports Concussion
Institute. Web. 05 May 2016.
"Concussion Prevention." The Micheli Center. Web. 05 May 2016.
Durando, Stu. "Is Pro Football Too Dangerous?" St. Louis Post-Dispatch 12 Dec. 2010. Rpt. in
Professional Athletes. Ed. Margaret Haerens and Lynn M. Zott. Detroit: Greenhaven
Press, 2014. Opposing Viewpoints. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 26 Apr. 2016.
Groom, Brandon Personal Interview
10 May. 2016
Kilgore, Christine. "New ideas for treating concussions." Washington Post 12 Apr. 2016.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 26 Apr. 2016.
Kouvelis, Kallie. "Are concussions linked to an increased suicide risk?." Chicago Daily Herald
(Paddock). 19 Feb. 2016: n/a. eLibrary. Web. 25 Apr. 2016.
"Less of a headache." Maclean's 18 Jan. 2016: 10. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 25
Apr. 2016.
"NFL Concussions Fast Facts." CNN Wire 4 Feb. 2016. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web.
26 Apr. 2016.
"NFL Concussions Fast Facts." CNN Wire 15 Mar. 2016. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web.
26 Apr. 2016.
Piazza, Stephen. "Why is it so hard to stop sports concussions?" American Scientist 102.5
(2014): 346+. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 26 Apr. 2016.
"Preventing Concussions in Sports." MomsTeam. Web. 05 May 2016.
"Preventing Concussions." NYTimes.com Video Collection 2013. Opposing Viewpoints in
Context. Web. 26 Apr. 2016.
"Preventing Concussions - Is the Latest Technology Effective?" - Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush.
Web. 05 May 2016.
Toporek, Bryan. "CDC to Create Guidelines on Youth Concussions." Education Week 5 Oct.
2011: 5. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 25 Apr. 2011
Toporek, Bryan. "Sports Rules Shift in Light of Concussion Research; Governing bodies target
football players." Education Week 29 Feb. 2012: 8. Opposing Viewpoints in Context.
Web. 25 Apr. 2016.
Weller, Chris. "Helmet Sensors Try to Answer if Football Can Ever Be Safe; The question isn't,
'Is football dangerous?' It's, 'Can it ever be safe?'." Newsweek 15 May 2015. Opposing
Viewpoints in Context. Web. 26 Apr. 2016.
Dystopian Paper:
Brandon Groom
3/24/16
3rd Hour
Dystopian Project
Mrs. Culver
Dystopian Project
Step 1:
I would like to write about the cops and government in our society. “ Interestingly, the study found that two important groups do feel that law enforcement officers are not generally trustworthy.” (http://www.policechiefmagazine.org) I just feel like they only want the worst for us and want all the power and to have 100% control of us.
The social aspect of this is our teenage population and a lot of the other population hate the cops or feds because we feel like they are only out to get us and hate us because we are teenagers and teens don't act the right way in public according to society. Through technology they have the power to spy on us, know what we are doing 24/7 and not letting us be free even though that's what we are said to be.
Most of our government these days are politically incorrect with almost everything they do. The cops probably break what the constitution states about nine times out of ten with probable cause, warrants for search, and so many other countless things they think they can do just because they wear a badge on their uniform and they think they don’t have to obey the law. Not to mention the fact they are killing people left and right for no apparent reason which is so wrong. In 2014, cops killed 1,291 citizens, and in 2015 the killed 1303, and this year they have killed 299 citizens. We also have cops and government officials involved with raping, smuggling drugs, sex offenses, and many other countless things.
Step 2:
Step 3 – Project Artifact Options and Writing (all students choose one, make one, and write about it--see assignment sheet for detailed directions)
The idea behind my artifact is just explaining our world and a couple of problems within our society. It is very sad and hectic. The main leader pretty much is taking over and killing and taking all the land. I am working co-side with him on the downlow.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1AjnJhbfGXVeYM9Kv0JpI36aAY3sieAqjKyYjl_-1CNY/edit?usp=sharing
Step 4 – Presentation (all students participate--see assignment sheet for detailed directions)
Link to our Google Slide presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1AjnJhbfGXVeYM9Kv0JpI36aAY3sieAqjKyYjl_-1CNY/edit?usp=sharing
WORKS CITED: Was in text citation for step one
Lord of the flies writings(MBC posts):
Challenge #5:
http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/13/world/meast/defterios-egypt-economy/
Egypt president is not playing any games. Once he got elected, he got right down to business and got a lot accomplished. His message is clear and to the point.
The parallels I drew between the current event and the story is that they both have the idea of electing someone into power to take charge and lead them down the right road. In chapter one, they have to select a leader. They select Ralph to lead them and take charge. He has one simple clear message as well, and that is to explore the whole island safely and with a purpose.
Challenge #8:
I somewhat agree with William Golding. He has a very solid point. Yes, we all get mad and out of temper sometimes because that is just simply human nature. Like he said, we need to teach children at a young age to control their temper to prevent for future outbursts. Hitler, Salin and all those evil figures of the 20th century arent something to be joked about. Yes, they had inner power and inner temper, but they could have went about it another way. Many men adapt this trait of temper and anger due to past issues that really got to them. Chaos and fear are the leading factors of developing these temper issues. We are all born with cruelty, but I personally think its up to us to determine if that defines apart of us.
Mrs. Culver
English 11
01 May 2016
Concutere
Did you know 47% of estimated athletes do not report feeling any type of symptoms after a concussive blow? (Concussiontreatment.com). That is a very threatening and concerning statement for our world, our society. “A concussion is defined as a complex pathophysiological process that affects the brain, typically induced by trauma to the brain.” (Concussiontreatment.com). Concussions are a very serious condition leading to deaths, suicidal thoughts and overall damaging to the brain which can affect them in the long run. To prevent the negative effects of concussions in sports, many organizations and research agencies are striving to reduce concussions by designing advanced safety equipment and enforcing specific laws.
Concussions are a very big deal in our society today. Each year they keep rising across the board for all sports, and some of the concussions resulting in death, suicidal thoughts, loss of memory, and brain damage. The worst part about it is that you can get a concussion from the smallest hit or just bumping heads with someone. We should all care about concussions because just put yourself in someone's shoes of getting knocked out completely by a direct blow to the head from a linebacker blind siding you. We should also care because it's a very big concern for young children and teens because their brain isn't fully developed until your in your late twenties, and it messes with their brains drastically. The problem with concussions is that as of right now, we do not have a permanent preventer, but at the same time researchers and scientists are only improving on the technology in order to reach that goal.
It is almost impossible to completely prevent a concussion or some type of head trauma in the area of sports, which is scary. In “Why Is It so Hard to Stop Sports Concussions?” the author states that “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in 2011 that emergency room visits by sports and recreation participants that were related to traumatic brain injury increased by 62 percent between 2001 and 2009” (Piazza 1). Why is it so hard to stop brain damage and concussions in sports? Maybe because the brain is so vulnerable and we need to make better protective equipment and we need to understand the risks and enforce laws to help protect our brains more and more. The NFL just passed a law that states that if a player is down from a head injury, they have to take a concussion test, pass it, and be cleared by a certified medical doctor in order to return to the game. I personally agree strongly with this law and think that every level in every sport should have this law in place.
There is always a positive change to a negative affect. So many people are out there doing good for the prevention of concussions. There is this one group of moms called the National Moms Team. They do all kinds of things but most importantly they are out to help prevent concussions in sports. They research the statistics on concussions/brain damage, organize programs to get educated on concussions and they are only helping in the technology aspect of it by helping everyone out and making sure everyone is safe. Robert Cantu said “While athletes sustaining a concussion are at a 3-fold increased risk for future concussions, a risk that increases with each subsequent injury, unlike musculoskeletal injuries, few strength and conditioning methods will help prevent further concussions.” That makes it all the more important to have a group around like Moms Team. Moms Team has been around for a while and they are only improving their support system for parents that want to be educated on concussions and how to prevent them.
There is a lot more good things out there in regard to concussions. Referees have been managing to cut down on players that get away with illegal actions that would put the other player(s) at risk. Scientists are testing their new equipment daily to keep trying to solve this mystery. Colleges are even testing their own equipment and how much they need to improve their technology. The organizations at the high school, college, and pro levels are enforcing laws based on hits to the head and other actions that might result in brain trauma or an concussion.
I conducted an interview on concussions with our very own high school athletic trainer, Matt Mabry. He was a very solid source in getting valid information and at the same time getting different input and views on a very touchy subject. He was convient for me because he is at the high school most of the time. I asked him some valid questions during our discussion on how to prevent concussions, what to do after being diagnosed, and how long does a concussion last and do they get more dangerous if you are diagnosed with more than one. He said the sad part about it is that there will never be a permanent prevention of a concussion because it is just simply impossible. Yes they can better their equipment and put all these laws into place but there will never be a permanent prevention. After you think you might have a concussion, you first need to go get professional assistance on evaluating the concussion to see if you actually have one or not. Then you basically just need to let it go away on its own and the average time of having a concussion is no more than two weeks.
“CDC estimates reveal that 1.6 million to 3.8 million concussions occur each year”, but only 10 to 15% of those come from a single sports season, which is not all that bad, yet concussions by the numbers have been getting better since the 1990’s
(Concussiontreatment.com). Yes, concussions are giving us problems and they are a big threat today, but more and more studies come out showing we are making progress. More and more people are out doing good things to help bring more information on concussions and how to prevent them, and how to go about treatment after you or your child is diagnosed with one. There is also more information on what the side effects are and how to treat them. Like I said, there is always a positive change to a negative effect and that is to everyone that is out there bettering humanity in the sense of preventing and reducing the risks of concussions and brain trauma/damage.
Brandon Groom
English 11
Mrs. Culver
04 May 2016
Works Cited
"College Athletes Test New Head Impact Sensor." All Things Considered 22 Aug. 2013.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 26 Apr. 2016.
"Concussion Facts | Sports Concussion Institute." Concussion Facts | Sports Concussion
Institute. Web. 05 May 2016.
"Concussion Prevention." The Micheli Center. Web. 05 May 2016.
Durando, Stu. "Is Pro Football Too Dangerous?" St. Louis Post-Dispatch 12 Dec. 2010. Rpt. in
Professional Athletes. Ed. Margaret Haerens and Lynn M. Zott. Detroit: Greenhaven
Press, 2014. Opposing Viewpoints. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 26 Apr. 2016.
Groom, Brandon Personal Interview
10 May. 2016
Kilgore, Christine. "New ideas for treating concussions." Washington Post 12 Apr. 2016.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 26 Apr. 2016.
Kouvelis, Kallie. "Are concussions linked to an increased suicide risk?." Chicago Daily Herald
(Paddock). 19 Feb. 2016: n/a. eLibrary. Web. 25 Apr. 2016.
"Less of a headache." Maclean's 18 Jan. 2016: 10. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 25
Apr. 2016.
"NFL Concussions Fast Facts." CNN Wire 4 Feb. 2016. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web.
26 Apr. 2016.
"NFL Concussions Fast Facts." CNN Wire 15 Mar. 2016. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web.
26 Apr. 2016.
Piazza, Stephen. "Why is it so hard to stop sports concussions?" American Scientist 102.5
(2014): 346+. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 26 Apr. 2016.
"Preventing Concussions in Sports." MomsTeam. Web. 05 May 2016.
"Preventing Concussions." NYTimes.com Video Collection 2013. Opposing Viewpoints in
Context. Web. 26 Apr. 2016.
"Preventing Concussions - Is the Latest Technology Effective?" - Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush.
Web. 05 May 2016.
Toporek, Bryan. "CDC to Create Guidelines on Youth Concussions." Education Week 5 Oct.
2011: 5. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 25 Apr. 2011
Toporek, Bryan. "Sports Rules Shift in Light of Concussion Research; Governing bodies target
football players." Education Week 29 Feb. 2012: 8. Opposing Viewpoints in Context.
Web. 25 Apr. 2016.
Weller, Chris. "Helmet Sensors Try to Answer if Football Can Ever Be Safe; The question isn't,
'Is football dangerous?' It's, 'Can it ever be safe?'." Newsweek 15 May 2015. Opposing
Viewpoints in Context. Web. 26 Apr. 2016.
Dystopian Paper:
Brandon Groom
3/24/16
3rd Hour
Dystopian Project
Mrs. Culver
Dystopian Project
Step 1:
I would like to write about the cops and government in our society. “ Interestingly, the study found that two important groups do feel that law enforcement officers are not generally trustworthy.” (http://www.policechiefmagazine.org) I just feel like they only want the worst for us and want all the power and to have 100% control of us.
The social aspect of this is our teenage population and a lot of the other population hate the cops or feds because we feel like they are only out to get us and hate us because we are teenagers and teens don't act the right way in public according to society. Through technology they have the power to spy on us, know what we are doing 24/7 and not letting us be free even though that's what we are said to be.
Most of our government these days are politically incorrect with almost everything they do. The cops probably break what the constitution states about nine times out of ten with probable cause, warrants for search, and so many other countless things they think they can do just because they wear a badge on their uniform and they think they don’t have to obey the law. Not to mention the fact they are killing people left and right for no apparent reason which is so wrong. In 2014, cops killed 1,291 citizens, and in 2015 the killed 1303, and this year they have killed 299 citizens. We also have cops and government officials involved with raping, smuggling drugs, sex offenses, and many other countless things.
Step 2:
- Setting: East Lansing, 2000’s
- The cops are trying to completely take over
- People fear that they will be killed and robbed
- Cultural landscape has a beach with a Big city
- The protagonist is this side kick guy that has a whole plan on how to escape this brutality and save the people, this guy is different because he isnt scared of authority
- One other character is this helpless girl and another character is this multi-billionare
- So pretty much the feds/government get everyone captured and robbed besides that one crazy dude and then he goes on a rampage and becomes the ruler after all.
Step 3 – Project Artifact Options and Writing (all students choose one, make one, and write about it--see assignment sheet for detailed directions)
The idea behind my artifact is just explaining our world and a couple of problems within our society. It is very sad and hectic. The main leader pretty much is taking over and killing and taking all the land. I am working co-side with him on the downlow.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1AjnJhbfGXVeYM9Kv0JpI36aAY3sieAqjKyYjl_-1CNY/edit?usp=sharing
Step 4 – Presentation (all students participate--see assignment sheet for detailed directions)
Link to our Google Slide presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1AjnJhbfGXVeYM9Kv0JpI36aAY3sieAqjKyYjl_-1CNY/edit?usp=sharing
WORKS CITED: Was in text citation for step one
Lord of the flies writings(MBC posts):
Challenge #5:
http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/13/world/meast/defterios-egypt-economy/
Egypt president is not playing any games. Once he got elected, he got right down to business and got a lot accomplished. His message is clear and to the point.
The parallels I drew between the current event and the story is that they both have the idea of electing someone into power to take charge and lead them down the right road. In chapter one, they have to select a leader. They select Ralph to lead them and take charge. He has one simple clear message as well, and that is to explore the whole island safely and with a purpose.
Challenge #8:
I somewhat agree with William Golding. He has a very solid point. Yes, we all get mad and out of temper sometimes because that is just simply human nature. Like he said, we need to teach children at a young age to control their temper to prevent for future outbursts. Hitler, Salin and all those evil figures of the 20th century arent something to be joked about. Yes, they had inner power and inner temper, but they could have went about it another way. Many men adapt this trait of temper and anger due to past issues that really got to them. Chaos and fear are the leading factors of developing these temper issues. We are all born with cruelty, but I personally think its up to us to determine if that defines apart of us.