Anatomy & Physiology 12

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Kate Francine

Cell Membrane Diffusion Lab

Starch

Glucose

Communication

In a group of 4, there would be 2 pairs; one pair will be working on the starch diffusion and the other pair on glucose diffusion. My partner and I discussed what we needed to do step by step in order to avoid as much error as possible. From filling up the dialysis tube with an accurately measured starch, to tying up both ends as securely as possible, everything has to be done well to have a successful outcome. There were times during this procedure where we got stuck on a problem, we would read the instructions amongst ourselves and to each other and try our best to understand it. Collaboration is also important because we need to share our observations, both qualitative and quantitative amongst the group during the lab and after the 24 hour period.

Thinking

In order to complete this lab, creative thinking is an important aspect to have. The dialysis tubes were either sticky or slippery (depending on whether it was glucose or starch) and was a challenge to be able to tie the string on both ends of each of the tubes. My partner and I had to be creative to be able to secure the starch inside the dialysis tube with no air bubbles and tied multiple knots to ensure that the starch wasn’t leaking. Critical thinking is also important to analyze procedures and understanding it throughout.

English 10 Final Reflection

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Kate Francine

My Artifact:

Curricular Competencies Reflection

In this Assignment, I learned about how to write a short story in First-person point of view. I have written other short stories before that is also First-person POV, but not as in-depth as this one. I tried my best to used everything that I learnt from reading books and the different writing style that the authors are conveying, which sets the mood of the story. Reading it to myself often works in improving it because it will sound off or I didn’t like it, so it helps in editing it while also learning from my mistakes at the same time.

Core Competencies Reflection

I demonstrated my thinking skills by first coming up with a plot and a theme for this Assignment. I can reflect on my thinking by brainstorming ideas on how to show my learning and thought of how it will all come together in the end. I also ask some of my peers to give some constructive criticism on how I can improve it. I listen intently to the feedbacks from my friends and my teacher and proceeded with editing my work. I can deliberately learn about things that interest me, and new ideas pop into my head. I tried to be as unique as possible in coming up with the plot and I hope I executed that properly.

Minecraft- Hydro Dam

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Kate Francine

Communication

Using the knowledge that I learned in Physics Unit, I was able to express my communication skills by sharing my ideas to my teammates that I thought was going to be helpful in creating the project. We first discussed what kinds of building or machines that we could do in a certain period of time. We manage to come to the conclusion that we should build a factory which transfers the power through the electrical wires that will power the entire village. Working together with my team has taught me to be more attentive in group discussions as well as give proper and appropriate feedbacks. It also taught me more about what it means to work with others, like being open to new ideas and being responsible as part of the team. I do my share of the project and and encourages my team to voice out their constructive criticisms and find ways to an agreeable solution. We were able to come up with strategies that was put to work the very next day about how to transfer and transform the energy of the Hydro Dam, which was or main source of power.

Personal/Social

I am proud of my accomplishments in everything that I do, including this project. My group worked hard and and put so much time and effort into building the Dam, the factory, and other things that we felt was needed. I was able to point out issues or minor problems about the project and make sure that I let my group know so that we could come up with a solution to fix it. There were times where I felt stressed out over the project due to not having the same free time as my teammates, but we manage to devise something to get past it. I enjoyed working with my teammates because we supported each other throughout the entire process of the project. I demonstrated a respectful, and inclusive behavior by always being on time on the agreed schedule.

Thinking

I was able to formulate ideas that were helpful to the group as well as build on the ideas of my group mates. New ideas comes into my head when a certain topic really interests me. We used a cauldron that was filled with lava and put something that could act as a stove which then represents Radiant Energy. I suggested a similar idea into how we were going to represent open and close system which worked out well because they also put their own creative ideas into making it. We used a jukebox to represent Sound Energy and crossbows that were placed inside a chest which represent Elastic Potential Energy. We also built a tv that is connected to the wires that represents Electrical Kinetic Energy. Listening to my teammates’ ideas was very informative. I learnt a few things from them and am very glad to have worked with them.

Hydro Dam

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