Some things that went well for me include a good grade in Psychology 12 and Chemistry 11, I started going in nature more often and my dance group did good in competitions.
This photo was take near whistler, when I went to a beach during winter with my friends.
Areas To Improve
Goals
Action Plans
find time to work on my mental health
-set aside breaks from studying -complete all homework earlier so I can sleep earlier
work on my physical health
-go to gym on days I have time (when I don’t work or have a test the next day) -go on walks during my study breaks and after studying
I can take on roles and responsibilities in a group; I do my share. I demonstrated this core competency in the lab when my lab partner and I split up tasks when prepping, doing, and cleaning up the lab. An example of this while prepping is one person goes to grab the tools and the other prepares the pig on the tray. An example of splitting tasks while doing the lab is one person is cutting while the other holds open the pig. Another example while cleaning up the lab is when one person is cleaning up and wrapping up the pig while the other is washing and putting away equipment.
A skill I gained during this lab was understanding the importance of preparation. Before we began the dissection, my partner and I ensured we had all the necessary equipment, so that our hands wouldn’t get the equipment table dirty. we used our phones to take pictures. We also put our phones in a plastic bag so that when our hands were dirty and we needed to access our phone, it wouldn’t get messy.
My journals support my preparation for my final assessment by allowing me to remember some key ideas from the beginning of the novel, that I otherwise wouldn’t have been able to recall.
My graphic organizer helped me connect my novel to the subthemes by being able to organize all my thoughts. I was able to put my thoughts and mental notes about the book onto the page, so that I would not forget. I could visually see what information I knew and what info I should research a little deeper in.
Participating in the circle discussion helped me formulate my ideas for the essay write because I was able to experience different perspectives of viewing the book.
Application of all 3 strategies allowed me to get a better understanding of the varying aspects in the book.
I chose what I would do to create my personal connection piece by first considering all of the options, and deciding on the option where I could best relate to myself. I chose to do a small comic that highlighted some of the different scenes in the book which all had the underlying theme of ‘Loss/loss of culture’.
Core Competency Reflection
When I need to boost my mood or refocus, I like to ‘reset’ my mind/space. To reset my mind, I put away distractions (phone), drink water, wash my face with cold water, or go for a brief walk. To reset my work space, I tidy my desk so there is more room, pick up things off my floor and open a window for some fresh air.
Examples of where I communicate clearly and purposefully can be seen in emails and class. An example of when I do this is if I know I will be away in the future, I will email my teacher letting them know and keeping the message simple. In class I communicate to my teachers purposefully when I am unclear on a certain instruction or homework. I ask them my question while keeping it short and simple.
In discussions and conversations, I help to build and extend understanding by asking questions to peers. Doing this can further understanding not just for myself but the surrounding people listening. When I or another person does this, it can open a new area for understanding of a certain topic, that could’ve gone unnoticed. New ideas in the conversation can possibly spark more new ideas.
What is your Inquiry Question? Has the focus of your inquiry shifted or changed since you wrote your Personal Learning Plan? Explain. Yes, it was originally how does what we eat affect us but I changed it to … How do common household items affect us? How is your time management? Are you using CENT time weekly to work on your Inquiry, or are you finding other time during the week? Honestly answering this question, I feel that I could be more productive with the work I’m producing and use my time more efficiently. I feel though that at home when I try to work on my project, that I end up working on or studying for something in another class. But my goal for the next few weeks is to prioritize this project and work on it a little bit every day. What resources (people, websites, apps, videos, etc.) have been most helpful? When I am researching my project, I find that websites are very helpful to me. There isnt one specifically that I have in mind but I use google to help me find information What challenges are you currently facing with your Inquiry? What challenges have you overcome? A challenge I am currently facing is how I feel I am behind on my project, but I have set a goal to work on it a little bit every day. A challenge I had was how I did not enjoy researching my last inquiry project, but I overcame it by changing it and redirecting myself in another direction. Describe your growth of a Core Competency through this inquiry process. Personal awareness and responsibility: I demonstrate this because I am aware of how much progress I have made in my project. I am aware that I am responsible for my own project, and I must take responsibility for myself in order to finish my project How will you share what you have been learning, creating or planning in this Inquiry? Are you on track to share your learning by the end of May or early June? I will share my learning by making a small flip book to display all the different toxic items with toxic ingredients Will you continue working on this Inquiry, or parts of it, for your Capstone next year? I can add more toxic items that are bad for your body or go more in depth about how each one affects you
What I did well this course was that I always finished my homework. I think to improve my study habits, I should make sure to complete or at least partially complete homework or studying a couple days before the due date.
To celebrate my accomplishments such as productively studying, I eat good food. Some skills I have developed to make my creative activities better are stretch for a few minutes before bed and then make sure to get enough restful sleep the night before an important academic event (test). When faced with ambiguity or setbacks, I take a break from what I am doing by going on a walk or playing with my dog and then continue what I was doing to advance the development of my ideas.
I will continue my Japanese language acquisition over the year by talking on the phone with my family in Japan and maybe go to Japan.
If I could travel back in time, some study or language advice I would give to myself or others is to make sure you start studying early instead of cramming the night before because it helps to memorize more information. I would also say to revise previous course material from the year before.
When a neutralization reaction happens using special techniques, this is called a titration. In the flask is the acid and most times, an indicator to see the reaction (ex. phenolphthalein). The base goes in a burette to accurately measure and drip the solution into the flask. Titration is the system in which you find the concentration of an undisclosed solutions. You do this by adding a known concentration to the unknown concentration solution. You can find the concentration with the mixed solution once both have reacted For this lab we used titrations to accurately measure the amount of HCl going into the flask using a pipette. Then using the burette to accurately measure the amount of NaOH, by subtracting that Vi by the Vf, used in the process of neutralizing the acid and base. I know that I have reached the end point of a titration, when the solution in the flask is able to hold a light pink color because of the indicator (phenolphthalein) for more than 30 seconds. This means all of the acid has reacted or neutralized with all of the base. Our final result was met when 15.28 mL of NaOH was titrated into 10.00mL of HCl. The molarity or concentration of HCl that is made is 0.1528 [HCl].
Core Competency Reflection
A core competency I used in the Titration lab is ‘ Communication; Collaborating’. I demonstrated this when I worked with my partner to reach our end goal of running 3-4 trials of titrating. I took on my role of a lab partner by actively participating and alternating roles of who is doing what (ex. opening burette and swirling flask). I also applied constructive strategies to navigate misunderstanding and confusion by, reading over the procedure again, asking my partner questions and asking the teacher for help for further clarification.
The core competency that I demonstrated while doing this assignment was ‘communication, collaborating’. “I take on roles and responsibilities in a group; I do my share”. I demonstrated this by starting the project and completing the written portion of the assignment. I finished my role by the due date.
An example of collaboration that we used in class is ‘the 60’s scoop gallery walk focus’. I demonstrated my collaboration skills by discussing with my partner different ideas for our project. We focused on how the indigenous community was affected through trauma. we talked about various ways to display our knowledge and agreed that a pamphlet would best demonstrate our learning. My abilities in collaboration would be to successfully communicate my opinions while also being open minded to others. An area for growth in this subject matter would be to assign roles of who is doing what. doing this can improve efficiency of work progress and could lead to less wasted time.
What core competencies did I demonstrate with the Research Assignment?
I used the core competency collaborating, ‘I work with others to achieve a goal’. I demonstrated this when I was talking with my group members to come up with ideas and steps to take to finish our assignment. We collaborated by sharing a word document and everyone adding something to the final write up and conclusion about our findings in the survey.
A second core competency I demonstrated was social awareness and responsibility, ‘I am kind to others and support others when they need it’. I showed this when/if my group members needed some advice or proofreading of their work. If they asked a question, I would answer it to the best of my ability and if I did not know the answer, I could help look for resources on where to find it (teacher, textbook, OneNote, online)
another core competency I demonstrated was personal awareness and responsibility, ‘I use strategies to help me find peace and I sustain a healthy and balanced lifestyle’. This core competency was applied to my life because at the time where the research assignment was due, I had homework and upcoming tests from other classes. I needed to make sure I balanced my life and prioritize what I needed to get done. I used class time efficiently and got as much quality work done as I could. after school, when I got home, I made sure to eat a balanced snack and rest my brain to do homework/study later. (small nap, walk, play with dog, call friends). I put away distractions and worked on my research assignment as well as work from other classes. after doing homework, I make sure to get some form of exercise in, whether that be walking, lifting weights or even just yoga/stretching, to wind down.
