My TED Talk was about various external factors that can influence our intellect and capacity to be “gifted”. In my video I go over nutrition, water, and the environment as my main topics. I hope you enjoy!
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Notes (sources included):Â https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cec1GLRlcsaN1gHlWrTglbNY8NDF-aJdCJRehK2AaO0/edit?usp=sharing
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7 Comments
val
Hey Ashley!
The three-ring model was very interesting and effectively split up a very complex topic into three subcategories that are easy to understand for the viewer. Your topic is something I can learn and draw inspiration from to apply in my own life. I also enjoyed how you discussed environmental factors, which connects to my topic as well, in which I debate environmental vs biological factors. The studies concerning intelligence levels in various countries were captivating.
How does this connection apply to people who are vegetarian/vegan?
– Val
emarakhov
Hey Ashley!
I was really amazed how diets, hydration and environments can affect a child’s intellect and giftedness. I had never heard of anything like that and always though it was just by chance or by past education. Now I am really curious about what other important aspects early in the life of a child can affect their intellect.
Great video!
Edward
Annie
What a fantastic video! Your slides are aesthetic to the extreme and your topic really connects with our TALONS class. I’ve always thought that people were either born gifted or been tutored to become gifted but after you explained the top three countries with the highest IQ compared to the countries with the lowest IQs differed because of their environment and resources, everything in my head just clicked and I understood there were many more factors that determine if you are “gifted”. Your explanations were detailed and from your video, I could tell you’ve done a lot of research. If someone from our class transferred to one of the “lower IQ” countries and stayed there with its resources for around ten years, would their CTSC (the test we got on our IEP) results be different from the one they have now?
– Annie
kliang
Hey Ashley:
I love your topic because it relates to our gifted program and it gives me even more information about the program and also diet, hydration and environment can affect a child’s intelligence and gifted abilities. It is indeed very interesting to hear you talk about how these factors relate and affect a child’s different abilities in different area. You had a good talking speed and your information was well-researched and concise. I also enjoy looking at your slideshows as they all looked very visually appealing. Your talk made me wondering of other factors that would affect a child’s intellect. Wonderful presentation 🙂
Kimi Liang
mmanning
Hi Ashley!
I loved your topic, and I found it super interesting! I’ve always wondered why some people are deemed as gifted from a young age and what contributed to that. I have one question about your topic: is it possible that certain toxins in the air (such as different fossil fuels) can impact you ability to be a gifted learner? If so, how do different toxins in certain parts of the world affect you’re ability to be a gifted learner?
okondrateva
Hi Ashley!
I really liked how informative, clear, and interesting your Ted Talk is (along with the presentation aesthetic)! Especially being in Talons, this is really relevant to us and extremely important to consider. I am a very picky eater, so fish and avocados aren’t something that I am able to get those important nutrients from. Connecting this to my presentation, I am wondering what genetic or inherited factors decipher giftedness– other than food and water intake. Great job on this!
Olesya
mbettauer
Hi Ashely!
Your TED Talk was very informative and organized. The visuals and text information really helped explain the scientific aspects of your question! The use of sythesizing your notes and ajusting to hypothesis’s and speculation brought another level of depth to your inquiry. I can imagine it was difficult to get specific research, but your creativity and critical thinking filled the gaps wonderfully! Great job!