My Future Career

My Future Career (Forensic Scientist)

My future career is to become a Forensic Scientist in Criminalistics. I first need to study science related subjects in Highschool like Chemistry 11 and Physics 11. When choosing a post-secondary school, both U.B.C and BCIT offer Forensic Science and Biochemistry. These courses expose you to Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Forensic Science and Chemistry. At the end of these courses, I will be proficient in a laboratory environment and will gain critical and analytical skills. Therefore, This is the best route to achieving my Bachelor of Science degree in Canada.

Core Competency Reflection

Creative Thinking: I can develop a creative body of work over time. I chose this one because I demonstrated in the How to conduct an Interview assignment. I can form new ideas to create new things. I can also build on the ideas of others. I demonstrate this in various group projects.

Critical & Reflective thinking: I can reflect on my own thinking. I demonstrated this by setting goals based on my thoughts.

Future Goal: I consider more than one way to proceed in an investigation. I tend to stick to one idea in projects whether they are good or not. In the future, I would like to be more open minded to new ideas.

C.P.R Reflection

My Product

Photo of hands on chest of CPR maniken as person practices chest compressions
Susan. “Wearable Technology Helps Boost Confidence to Do CPR.” Speaking of Safety, 27 Mar. 2019, https://speakingofsafety.ca/wearable-technology-boosts-students-confidence-cpr/.

CPR Reflection

What was something you learned that you didn’t know or consider before?  

I learned that aspirin can help with a heart attack. I may consider keeping some in the house for when it may occur.

What is a key takeaway from the Theory or Practical CPR unit?  

I will keep in mind that an AED substantially increase the chance of survival to eighty-percent. If I ever need to save a life in Cardiac Arrest, I will always look out for an AED or ask someone in the area.

How does this unit connect to the nutrition unit learned previously?

Maintaining a healthy diet will decrease your blood pressure which leaves minimal room for a heart attack. Eating more fruits, whole grains and vegetables will be greatly beneficial.

Core Competency Reflection

I work with others to achieve a goal.

I can work with others. During the volleyball unit, I was able to show a proficient amount of effort on the court, I am also able to rely on others, and also people can rely on me.

I can analyze evidence to make judgements.

I can analyze evidence to decide my next decision. When we were playing volleyball, I always either aimed at open spots on the court, or to defenders who weren’t as good at receiving as they were attacking.

I can identify my strengths and identify my potential. 

I can identify my strengths when doing anything. Throughout the PHE unit, I learned that I have a good general understanding of sports, I also have good athletic ability. However, I can also identify what I need to work on, like my stamina.

I take on roles and responsibilities in a group; I do my share. 

I can take on roles during group assignments and finish it proficiently. I proved this when I was doing the partner nutrition assignment during our nutrition unit.

Linear and non-linear lines

Linear Equations and Graphs

X=4

I know this is a linear function because it is a straight line on the graph with no curves, I can tell from the equation because only the value of x is present in the equation, like y=5 or x=6 which would equal a straight line.

y=1/3x – 2

I can tell this is a linear function because of the straight line with no curves, and these kinds of linear functions are 1:1 functions. I can tell this is a linear equation from the equation y=mx+b.

Non-Linear Equations

y=1/2×3

I know this is a Non-linear function because the function is curving outwards. I can tell from the equation because it doesn’t use the formula y=mx+b.

x2+y2=16

I know this is a Non-linear function because the function is in the shape of a circle. I can tell that this is a Non-linear equation because it doesn’t use the formula y=mx+b.

Self-Assessment

I explored mathematical ideas using technology when I …

I used DESMOS to format the Linear and Non-Linear equations I picked.

I analyzed data and used criteria to draw conclusions when I …

I used the given equations and recognized whether they were Linear or Non-Linear functions using DESMOS and formulas I learned.

I justified my conclusions with evidence when I …

I saw the graphed functions, and when I compared equations to the formula y=mx+b.