My capstone is about how music affects academic performances

Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rtAe4HXhdBhq9GTO37eA2pdpCsNFd8wMLw7L3QvFgWM/edit?usp=sharing

For this project I created a website with videos that will help future college students eat well with home made meals instead of having the majority of the time eat fast food. When making the videos I had to think about the ingredients I had to put in for each meal. Every person is different, so some students might be allergic to some things while other students wouldn’t be and that led me to have to research ingredients that people are least likely to be allergic to.

To make these instructional videos I decided to use Capcut since that was the best thing that I had available and I think it made the videos come out very well. As the hours went by doing this capstone I learned a lot of new ways to make food since I made things that I’ve never tried before until I made this capstone. Not only was this a learning experience for me, but also a way for me to help students like myself be more comfortable with cooking In the kitchen. I had help from my Aunt who is a catering business owner and help from my mom who has been cooking me home cooked meals ever since I was born. The two of them really taught me a lot especially when it comes to saving food and how to make a lot of something, so I can be fed for at least a week.

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2.Jenny Blogs. “How to Write a Recipe.” Last modified April 16, 2024. Accessed February 19, 2026. https://jennyblogs.com/blog/2024/4/16/how-to-write-a-recipe. In this article it taught me how to create a thorough recipe the correct way. I had to research the type of ingredients in each recipe to make sure people know what it contains and if there are any allergies within the ingredients.

3.YouTube. “How to Write a Recipe.” Directed by , Video, Accessed February 19, 2026. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKROYBYfi9c. This video provides a step-by-step guide on writing a recipe, covering essential elements such as ingredient lists, measurements, and cooking instructions. It offers practical tips for clarity and organization, making it a valuable resource for both novice and experienced cooks looking to improve their recipe-writing skills.

4. PureWow. “Easy Dinner Recipes for Beginners.” Accessed February 19, 2026. https://www.purewow.com/food/easy-dinner-recipes-for-beginners. This article presents a collection of simple dinner recipes designed specifically for beginners. It emphasizes easy-to-follow instructions and accessible ingredients, making it an excellent resource for those new to cooking. The recipes cater to a variety of tastes and dietary preferences, encouraging novice cooks to experiment in the kitchen with confidence.

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7.Zhang, Y., and J. Liu. “The Influence of Cooking Methods on the Nutritional Quality of Food: A Review.” Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 174 (2021): 123-130. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1878450X21000020. 8.Create My Cookbook. “Create Your Own Cookbook.” Accessed February 19, 2026. https://createmycookbook.com/home?srsltid=AfmBOoq5LajxIMuXj7rD-bRtMxKDh8kgihcS1kn1-YW2MuKgV5RFyhup.

My capstone is called Black Excellence in Action. It was a non-profit event on February 1st, an event kicking off Black History Months centenniel anneversery. It was a mindful celebration of Black Culture and Black history, allowing for a closer community by elevating local black businesses, showcasing local Black artists, and promoting local community organizations. I wanted to unite and ignite the month-long celebration of Black Excellence with the themes of Resistance, Pride, and Joy. The event was exciting, joyous, and motivational.

Link to the essay and bibliography: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11uQJCFIv1G5ryCddlBsAnMkg0Z7y9-1BMIDzufrV_RY/edit?tab=t.nbsqp28smlqh]

Here are some photos from the event as well

Hi everyone, for my capstone, I decided to do a voting guide for SLA students, which gives them all of the information on how to register to vote and what elections are coming up. I also have sections that talk about the importance of voting and why( for any students who are not sure if they want to register). Voting is something that gives us all a voice, and that voice gives us power, and that’s why I decided to do this as my capstone.

Full voting guide: file:///home/chronos/u-8b5de5fe6926e62fa2df8d87d4823f976178174b/MyFiles/Downloads/SLA%20VOTING%20GUIDE%202026%20-%20Google%20Docs.pdf

Annotated Bibliography: file:///home/chronos/u-8b5de5fe6926e62fa2df8d87d4823f976178174b/MyFiles/Downloads/Capstone%20Bibliography%20-%20Google%20Docs%20(1).pdf

For my capstone, I created an open website, titled Advocate For Change. About Gun Violence and Mental Health. On this website I added resources that students or philadelphia citizens can reach out to. These resources target young people who are also the focused audience of my capstone purpose. Which is to give young people and students a voice about how Gun Violence in the city affects their mental health. During my capstone production I also conducted several interviews and surveys involving SLA students on their perspective on gun violence.

Link to the website below:

https://yadiangeles.my.canva.site/advocate-for-change

My project is a slideshow explaining how to use the weightlifting equipment in Ben Franklin’s weight room. The presentation gives a step by step guide on how to use the equipment, common mistakes to avoid, and a short summary of the history of each workout. The goal is to help people who might be interested in joining the team learn early how to properly use the equipment.

For my capstone, I wanted to figure out a way to incorporate student and teacher feedback into the systems we use for the internship search process at SLA. Throughout my time here, I’ve heard a lot of opinions about ImBlaze and experienced difficulty navigating it myself. While the idea for my capstone underwent many revisions based on feedback from teachers and mentors, the final product is a guidebook that anyone at SLA can access. This guidebook explains how to use the different features of ImBlaze and includes information on how to send an email to an organization or how to prepare for an interview. I worked with Johanna Weber on this project because we were trying to address the same issue; her individual project was centered around strengthening ImBlaze by giving it more data about different ILPs.

Through an extensive process of gathering feedback from students and teachers, conducting interviews, writing and rewriting surveys, and reading a ton about ImBlaze and the developers, we were able to submit this two-part project that incorporates the SLA core values and responds to the problems we had been seeing. Our final product is something that I’m extremely proud of, and it has taught me so much about time management and working with a team.

Hello my name is Ignacio. For my capstone project, I created a book site called “Eat Real”. This website was designed to target 9th and 10th graders at SLA to make healthier choices on a student budget. This project originated from a simple observation that most students at SLA were making food choices everyday without actually understanding nutrition. I wanted to change that by creating something that was useful for students. This included the basics of nutrition, how to read food labels, recipes of my own, and tips and tricks to start to become more healthier. During the process I researched to understand real life barriers like cost, time, and food access which ultimately was different for many students. What I learned throughout the process was how to take research and turn it into something accessible for students. Overall this capstone helped me become more knowledgeable in areas I wasn’t and I was able to provide many students the right information helping them make better food choices.

Link to website : https://sites.google.com/scienceleadership.org/eatreal/home

My senior capstone project focused on exploring long-standing cultural restaurants throughout Philadelphia and highlighting the stories behind them. For this project, I visited restaurants from different cultural backgrounds and neighborhoods, including Jamaican, Italian, and Mexican cuisine. Some of the restaurants I researched and reviewed included Little Delicious in Southwest Philadelphia, Ralph’s Italian restaurant in South Philadelphia, and Tequila’s in Rittenhouse Square. I created both a physical and a digital website that allows people to learn about these restaurants, write reviews, view photos, and access transportation directions through Google Maps links. I chose this project because I wanted to highlight small businesses that often tell important stories about culture, family, and community connection.

The pamphlets will be printed for viewing for my presentation, and will be available in the office for any student to come and take!

Link to Bibliography: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l1nqcFD4AzIfZIJiQ-IKh-o3ax536B4dWrCEjsUiK8s/edit?usp=sharing

Hey Everyone this is Assales! For my capstone project, I researched how teacher feedback affects student learning, motivation, and confidence in school. I wanted to explore why students often learn more from meaningful feedback than from simply receiving a grade. During the process, I looked at educational research, including ideas from John Hattie, while also reflecting on my own experiences with teachers who helped me improve through honest and supportive feedback. Writing this project helped me realize how much a teacher’s guidance can impact the way students view learning, mistakes, and personal growth. Overall, this capstone showed me that effective feedback can help students feel more engaged, confident, and motivated to improve over time.

Take a look! - https://docs.google.com/document/d/12GCO50uA7S4m7EvOyWrVR0dnkDoRtidw_ujYV9-okdI/edit?usp=sharing