Perfectly Imperfect Looking Beyond Appearance

​Early Birds
In your notes, write 3-5 complete sentences on what you are most proud of this year in 2023.
Tip: Start with something you accomplished, explored, learned this morning, yesterday, last week, last month. Start with the recent and go from there.

​Tuesday December 5th, 2023
In your notes, write 3-5 (or more) that you are most proud of this year in 2023.

Tip: Start with something you accomplished, explored, learned this morning, yesterday, last week, last month. Start with the recent and go from there.

• ​What are we doing today Ms. Vergel de Dios?
  Analyze Perfectly Imperfect
  How is it organized?
  What is the Author's Purpose and Point of View?
  How does the Author (Donna Bozzone) distinguish her position from others?

​​Which animal is perfect?

The Power of Perception

Looking Beyond Appearance

Focus on how someone acts rather than how they look.

The Power of Perception

• Perfection vs Imperfection:

  EX: Michael Phelps: An example of an athlete with an unusual body that defies traditional notions of perfection.

• What Is Physical Perfection? Discuss the subjective nature of perfection and its relation to human biology.

The Power of Perception

• What Is Physical Perfection?

• Discuss the subjective nature of perfection and its relation to human biology.

​​Which person(s) is perfect or pefectly imperfect?
Do we judge perople based on skills, appearance, talent, weight, height...etc?

Multiple Choice

What is the main focus when looking at someone?

• Physical appearance

• Actions and behavior

• Perfection and flaws

• Subjective nature of perfection

Perfection and Flaws

Trivia: When looking at someone, our main focus is often on their physical appearance. However, it is interesting to note that our perception of perfection and flaws is subjective. What one person may consider perfect, another may see as flawed. It reminds us that beauty truly lies in the eyes of the beholder.

• Physical appearance is just one aspect of a person.

• Actions and behavior also play a significant role in how we perceive others.

• Perfection and flaws are subjective and vary from person to person.

The Power of Perception

Our appearance may not always reflect our true abilities.
Just like rabbits with different fur colors adapting to their environments, humans also adapt to their surroundings.

Evolution has led to imperfections in our bodies, such as inflexible knees and the need for external sources of vitamin C.

These odd parts and compromises exist because evolution builds on what came before.

Multiple Choice

What is one reason for the imperfections in our bodies?

• Evolutionary adaptation

• Lack of vitamin C

• External sources of vitamin C

• Inflexible knees

Lack of Vitamin C

Trivia: Did you know that a lack of vitamin C can lead to various imperfections in our bodies?

One example is scurvy, a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency, which can result in weak connective tissues, bleeding gums, and impaired wound healing. Make sure to include vitamin C-rich foods in your diet to maintain a healthy body!

The Power of Perception

Variation in human physical characteristics can lead to exceptional performance in sports and other activities.

Elite athletes like Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps possess unique variations that give them an advantage.

Simone Biles' strength and small stature, combined with her exceptional body awareness, make her a standout gymnast.

While natural variations provide a foundation, achieving greatness requires years of effort and training.

Multiple Choice

Which athlete is mentioned in the passage as possessing unique variations that give him/her an advantage?

• Usain Bolt

• Michael Phelps

• Simone Biles

• Serena Williams

Michael Phelps

Trivia: Michael Phelps, the legendary swimmer, possesses unique variations that give him an advantage. With a wingspan of 6 feet 7 inches, double-jointed ankles, and a size 14 shoe, Phelps has physical attributes that contribute to his exceptional swimming abilities. His long arms and large feet act as natural flippers, while his double-jointed ankles provide greater flexibility and propulsion in the water.

The Power of Perception

Variation in all living things is essential for survival. Human variation allows us to thrive in different environments and develop unique talents. Perfection is defined by hard work and dedication, not by physical traits. Embrace your uniqueness and strive for your own version of perfection.

Multiple Choice

What allows us to thrive in different environments and develop unique talents?

• Variation in physical traits

• Perfection defined by hard work and dedication

• Embracing uniqueness

• The power of perception

The Power of Perception

Trivia: Our ability to thrive in different environments and develop unique talents is largely influenced by our perception. It shapes how we interpret and respond to the world around us, allowing us to adapt and excel. Embracing our unique perspectives can lead to incredible growth and success.

Multiple Select

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