Evelyn Glennie Shows how to Listen

What will you remember about her performance? Be specific about the experience.

I will remember how much emotion she put while playing those instruments. I will also remember the really nice sound it made when she was playing the marimba. Also, how much she seemed to love music.

Describe what it felt like listening to her play. What factors helped create this moment?

It felt nice and relaxing hearing the music that she played. I think it was how much emotion she put into playing those instruments and her love for music that made the music sound better. It made me feel the music and not just hear it.

What elements of her performance influenced what the audience heard?

I think it is how much emotion she put into the performance and also that she was deaf because she had to be able to feel the music. I thought it was surprising that she was deaf because she didn't seem like she was. Also,she was really good at playing those instruments.

What did she mean by, "Each person experiences music in their own way"? Think about how you experience music and why everyone doesn't enjoy listening to the same music.

I think it is because everyone has different personalities and everyone is different. Not everyone likes the same thing. Also some people are more into music and enjoy it more than other people.

Sustainability Visit

Interview with a manager at the Imperial Beach Farmers Market

What is your name and your role at the farmers market?

My name is Juan Martinez and I’m practically the manager here, I could say.

How long have you been working here?

With this company like 2 years.

Do you like working here?

Yes, I love working here.

What is the difference between a farmer’s market and a normal store or market?

Well the fruits and vegetables here are not processed it’s like from the tree to you. It’s the most fresh that you can get.

What is your advice to get people to come to farmers’ markets?

That if you are looking for quality and freshness you should go to farmers’ markets.

Do you think the fruits and vegetables at farmers’ markets are healthier than fruits and vegetables at other markets?

Yes, I think it’s probably much healthier because the fruits and vegetables at a farmers market are more fresh.

What is the goal of this farmers market?

Our goal is to expand our commitment to the residents of Imperial Beach and surrounding communities by offering a weekly Farmers’ market, featuring fresh vegetables, fruits, local arts and crafts, and family entertainment.

Since when has this farmers market been around?

Since 1998.

Response to the visit

What struck you about the location you visited? Was it what you expected, or very different?

I went to the Imperial Beach Certified Farmers Market. It struck me how everything seemed so nice and fresh. I thought it was going to be much smaller but it was kind of big and everyone was so nice and welcoming there. Also, I thought there were only going to be fruits and vegetables

but there were also things like flowers and crafts.

Which items were cheaper than expected? Which were more expensive?

I thought everything was really cheap. I didn't think anything was expensive. I think it is because it's gown locally and doesn't have to be taken somewhere else.

Do you think you will start going to a farmers market more often?

I think I am because some of the fruits and vegetables were less expensive and the fruits and vegetables there are more fresh and that could be healthier.

How do these locations fit into our essential question of “Why Don’t People Live More Sustainably?” and “How Can I Convince them to do So?”

The farmers market relates to sustainable living because the fruits and vegetables there are locally grown or organic and healthy. I think more people should go to farmers' markets because most of the fruits and vegetables are more fresh there and even less expensive. I think if more people knew about them they would probably start going to farmers' markets more often.

Senior Garden

Interview with Senior

What is going to happen to the garden during the summer?

I don’t know because if John would stay here then he would come back and check on the plants but he is not going to be here for next year. So I don’t know.

How often do you work on the garden?

Well it depends on the weather, like when it was raining we didn’t work on the garden but when the weather is okay then we would work on the garden on Wednesdays and Fridays. So that’s like four hours a week.

Do you use GMOs for your seeds?

No, I don’t think so.

Do you add anything to the water?

No, it’s just water.

What is this garden for?

It’s for environmental science class. I love environmental science class because instead of learning about everything in class we come here and work on the garden and we can see what’s going on instead of reading about it.

Have you ever sold any of your fruits and vegetables in a Farmer’s Market?

No, we haven’t.

Do your fruits and vegetables taste good?

Yes, they taste so good.

Response to the visit

Does this inspire you to start your own garden?

Yes it does because I really liked the garden and I think it was really nice to see all those fruits, plants, and vegetables growing.

What did you like or not like about the garden?

I liked how the garden didn’t just have fruits or just vegetables; it had fruits, vegetables, and plants. It had a great variety. I also liked how it was really clean and nice.

How does the garden reflect sustainable living?

It reflects sustainable living because they are growing and planting their own fruits and vegetables instead of buying everything from super markets. It’s almost like that family that we learned about that planted and grew many things, like fruits and vegetables.

Would you like to continue the seniors work?

Yes, I would really love to and I think it would be a really good idea.