Tuesday, 4 March 2014

Hero's Journey-Percy Jackson

Ordinary world- Percy Jackson goes to boarding school and gets kicked out of school. he then goes home for summer to see his mother.

Called to adventure- On a school field trip at the museum Percy was attacked by his teacher Mrs. Dodds and Mr.D helped him.

Refusal of the call- Percy freaks out when his friend Grover told him that he was a half-blood.

Crossing the Threshold- Percy mother took him to a hill where a minator takes his mother away and then he passes out and finds himself in a hostpital cabin and he was in camp half blood.

Allies, Trials and enemies- Grover and mr.D both help Percy helps him threw the training. His enemies are the minator, madusa, the high draw and the underworld.

Temptation- Hades made a deal with Percy that if he returned the lighting bolt to him that he would give his mother back to him.

The underworld- Percy fights a guy from camp half-blood because he was the one that stole the lighting the bolt but blamed it on Percy.

The Transformation- Percy finally meets his dad for the first time and gets his mother back.

The return- Percy mother waits for him at the camp and he stays at the camp.


Breanne Magri..
Thyroid disorders.
 
                                                                                 

Thyroid problems: thyroid disorders are conditions that affect the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is shaped as a butterfly and is underneath the Adams apple. There are 2 types of thyroid problems.



Hypothyroidism:  hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland is underactive, improperly formed after birth. Symptoms of hypothyroidism usually slowdowns in metabolism and can include weight gain, depression, fatigue, among others.




Hypothyroidism signs: Dry skin and pail skin
Coldness
Depression
Fatigue
Muscle and joint aches
Puffy face
Hyperthyroidism is when the gland is overactive and produces to much thyroid hormones. The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is autoimmune condition known as graves’ disease.
Hyperthyroidism sighs: Tremor
Fast heart rate
Nervousness
Fatigue
Increase sweating
Weight loss
Trouble sleeping
Anxiety
Intolerance for heat

Having a thyroid disorder can affect with pregnancy like early labor, premature babies, smaller babies and preeclampsia.
Preeclampsia is a serious condition starting after 20 weeks of pregnancy that can cause high blood pressure and problems with the kidneys and other organs.
Exercise can also be difficult with people that have thyroid problems.


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