ADL Social Studies – Ethical Judgment

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Is Violence Justified During a Revolution?

A) How did the use of AI assist you in developing this project?

I used AI, specifically Perplexity, to assist me in developing this project. I first made my own reasons, and then asked AI for its “opinion” on the topic, to see whether we share a similar view. I also used it to assess the strength and credibility of my reasons.

B) How did you ensure that the work you created was still your own, rather than just a product of the AI? 

I did not directly copy the information the AI provided into my document. Instead, I took it a reference, a suggestion, on how I write my reasons and arguments. If I find a piece of information that I want to use that the AI provided, I would write it in my own words, as well as research on the webite provided.

C) Did you agree with the position you had to argue? Why or why not? 

I was arguing for the pro side. I agree that violence is justified during a revolution. I do not support the use of violence, but there are times when violence becomes necessary to stop an oppressive/tyrannical government.

Core Competency Reflection 

My strategies for collecting relevant information for specific tasks include… I would research the topic online, using different websites as a source of reference. I would ask teachers and classmates to share their knowledge on the topic. Finally, if the use of AI is allowed, such as during this project, that would also be another source of information.

I compile and synthesize information to draw reasoned conclusions, such as when… I have multiple sources of information, I would find common points seen, because those are most likely the accurate information. I would also summarize information to make it easier to read and less complicated.

Learning the Scientific Method: Self Assessment

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My golf tower (It is 5’7″) (Made using newspaper & tape)

My egg drop tent (Made using Popsicle sticks, paper straws, newspaper, and tape)

Curricular Response

Describe and reflect how your work with both building of your device (Tower and Egg Dropper) improved your understanding of the SCIENTIFIC METHOD PROCESS. Think about the Inductive learning (Observing a problem using observations) and the Deductive Learning (Using experiments to test hypothesis).

Throughout the experiments/labs, I was able to write a hypothesis, and in doing so, designed an experiement to test it. Doing hands-on experiments based on my hypothesis allowed me to gain a clearer understanding of the different variables (Manipulated/Independent, Response/Dependent, Controlled). Using inductive learning, I observed the creations of my peers, which gave me insights into what I could improve with my own design. As for deductive learning, based on the results of both mine and my classmates experiments, I was able to form a conclusion regarding the things I could improve, thus setting myself up for success the next time I participate in an experiment of a similar topic.

Core Competency Self Assessment and Creative Thinking

It’s important to celebrate our accomplishments.  Which SCIENTIFIC METHOD LAB are you the most proud of and why?

The scientific method lab that I am the most proud of is the golf ball challenge. Before the lab, I was doubtful that I would be able to build a tall tower as I had not any good ideas during the prototype design. Initially, me and my partner were struggling with creating a strong base (Tri-pod base), but eventually, it was able to work, while not the best. I began stacking rolled newspaper layer by layer until we reached 3 rolls continuously stacked. By that time, we had run out of time. In the end, we ended up with a tower at a height of 5’7″, acheiving the 4th tallest tower in the class.

What strategies did you use to overcome those challenges?  Describe in detail.

During the construction of my golf tower, we didn’t have a good strategy for tape distribution, so when we were stacking the newspaper, all we could do was roll it tightly so it wouldn’t be undone. Because they were not taped together, it was difficult to balance them, thus taking up the majority of our time trying to find a balance point for the golf ball, through constant adjustments.

Describe your experience with understanding of the Scientific Method doing the 2 labs?

By doing 2 different labs, I was able find a clear understanding of the variables. I learned that the IF part of the hypothesis is always the manipulated variable, while the THEN part is always the response variable. It was very clear to identify the different variables after going through 2 experiments.

I demonstrated that I can create new things when I …

I created a tent for my egg dropper, which was not a design that other groups were doing. While it was not successful, it was a unique design which shows my ability to think, and not just follow along with what everyone else was doing.

I demonstrated that I can build on the ideas of others when I …

During the building of the golf tower, while everyone was doing a similar design for a base, I noticed the methods they used to hold the legs of their base together. At the beginning of the lab, we were struggling to come up with a way to firmly hold together the legs, but when I noticed how other groups were doing it, we used a similar method, though not the same as we wanted to distribute our tape differently. In the end, we ended up having the fourth tallest tower at 5’7″.

When trying new things, I expect setbacks and failure and use them to develop my ideas. An example of this from the Scientific Method labs would be …

During the egg dropper lab, our idea was unsuccessful has we had not accounted for the force of impact, and we had overestimated the strength of our cushioning. After the lab, the results were all of the succesful drops used a parachute mechanic, and it made quite a lot of sense because the parachute would slow down the fall, and thus you would not be required to have an extensive amount of cushioning to absorb the impact.

My First Year

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My Grade 9 Year

This year, I took Drafting, Design, and Animation 9, along with Information Communication and Technlogy 9, which introduced me to many new digital tools. I learned 2D and 3D design through many different softwares, such as Blender, which was really fun to learn. I also learned about photoshop and animation using Adobe, and I learned that you can also animate on Blender, something I had not know before.

I joined many clubs, like STEAM, Technology Leadership, and Robotics. In these clubs, I learned about many new topics in science, and participated in fun projects and games that applied my knowledge in STEAM. In the Robotics club, I went to a VEX Robotics competition as one of the drivers, and even though we weren’t able to advance on to the next level, we were able to view other teams’ robots, which is the reason our current robot is significantly better that it was previously.

A Useful Educational Website

https://cemc.uwaterloo.ca (Embed is not working)

This is the website for The Centre of Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC) of the University of Wwaterloo. It is a very useful education website because they constantly provide many math problems that help develope critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which are crucial for learning. Often, I use the CEMC website to practice on past Waterloo contests, such as the Cayley, CIMC, etc.

A Useful Educational Video

This video explains the basics of Physics in an easily understandable way. In only 14 minutes, I was able to learn many foundational skills and knowledge that would prepare me for science, from grade 9 and onward. The incorportation of visuals along with verbal and written explanations are extremely effective in teaching the topics.

A Useful Educational Image

I found this version of the Periodic Table, which was very clear, and had a color-code, which represented the type of element. While I haven’t begun to learn about chemistry in Science 9 quite yet, I have taken an interest in learning the Periodic Table by myself. I am preparing ahead of time so that I may be able to succeed and excel in Science. In the future, if I want to become an engineer, such as an Electrical Engineer, fullying knowing and understanding the chemical elements is extremely important.

An Inspirational Quote

“Educate the children and it won’t be necessary to punish the men.” – Pythagoras

Pythagoras is the man who invented the Pythagoras Theorum (a^2 + b^2 = c^2).

This quote is significant because it expresses the idea that by properly educating children now, in the future, when they grow up, it won’t be necessary to punish them for their actions as they will know better than to commit those actions. This quote emphasizes the importance of proper education, which requires the effort of both the teacher and student.

Works Cited

Homepage | University of Waterloo – CEMC. https://cemc.uwaterloo.ca/. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.

– YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAqIoDhornk&feature=youtu.be. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.

Periodic Table | Definition, Elements, Groups, Charges, Trends, & Facts | Britannica. 9 Feb. 2025, https://www.britannica.com/science/periodic-table.

Pythagoras Quotes (Author of The Golden Verses of Pythagoras). https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/203707.Pythagoras. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.

My Graditude

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My first semester in Centennial, I am grateful for the kind and supportive teachers. The teachers are always willing to help when asked, and take time to answer a question in detail.

I’m grateful for the friends that I have made this year, who have been very nice to me this semester.

I’m grateful for the large variety of electives, allowing me learn many new skills, like 3D design.

Blender Food Assignment Reflection

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What core competencies did you demonstrate with the Blender Food Assignment?

I demonstrated creative thinking in my Blender food assignment, which can be seen when instructions in a tutorial video were unclear, I was able to improvise and complete the model to the best of my ability.

I also demonstrated critical & reflection thinking when in tutorial videos where the version of Blender was outdated, such as videos that were uploaded several years ago, I was able to use my thinking to find the updated version of where a certain button or feature was.

ADL Persuasion and Advertising Project

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My Advertisement

Persuasion and Advertising Learning Reflection

Which advertising technique did you choose and how did you use that technique to create your poster?

I used persuasion, bandwagon, and testimonial. A discount is an effective way of persuading customers to buy something, even if they don’t want it. By stating that by buying my product, you become “cool”, it is using bandwagon. Lastly, by using a celebrity to “endorse” my product, people are more likely to pay attention to it.

Explain how and why you chose the colors, words, background, etc. that you used to make your advertisement.

I chose bright colors for the different backpacks in order to create a full and exciting feeling, one that is happy and joyful, rather than serious. The words I used, such as “cool”, was used as an incentive for people to want to buy my product, as being “cool” is a good thing, and who wouldn’t want to be cool? Another phrase I used was to express that I had a discount, which then people are more likely to buy something, which they may not necessarily need, because they feel they are getting it cheaper and thus are influenced to buy it.

What do you think others who aren’t in your class should know about advertising?

Advertising would be impossible to do if you were 100% honest about your product. Of course, I am not encouraging lying, but many companies that have marketing campaigns, or advertisements only reveal the best parts of their products and hide away their flaws. If they had been completely honest, people would turn away from their product as they would find it unsatisfactory and flawed.

Core Competency Reflection

This is how I selected images and words to create impact for my planned audience: I choose an image of a popular celebrity in order to attract the attention of students. The words used were used in a certain way where they reflected the different methods used for advertising.

One strategy or activity that stimulated my imagination on this project was when I browsed online and looked at different advertisement posters made by professionals to understand how to properly create one, such as how I would create the graphics so that it appears appealing.

Hunger Games Mutation Project

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My Creation

Create Your Own Mutation.pptx

Core Competency Reflection

I can work with others to acheive a goal, which is demonstrated when I sucessfully completed the project with a partner.

I can form new ideas to create new things. I can also build on the ideas of others. I demonstrated this when I thought of an idea for my project, which was to create your own mutation.

I find it easy to be part of a group. I work well with others and find it fun to work with a partner/group.

I inquire into and present on topics of interest and topics related to my studies. My project was not off-topic and was directly related to the assignment at hand.

Budgeting for a Special Day (Adrian)

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The special day in which I am budgeting for is my mom’s birthday, which is in January.

Intinerary:

9:00AM – Wake up and prepare for the day

9:30AM – Drive to the Big Flat Pancake Co. for breakfast (10 min. drive)

9:40AM – Arrive at the Big Flat Pancake Co. (Breakfast/Brunch); Wait for seat (5 min.)

9:45AM – Sit down and order (5-10 min. to decide)

9:55AM – Place order (10-15 min. wait time)

10:10AM – Food arrives and we eat (1 hr.)

11:10AM – Drive to Coquitlam Centre Mall (15 min. drive)

11:25AM – Browsing/Shopping at Aritzia (20 min.)

11:45AM – Browsing/Shopping at Sephora (20 min.)

12:05PM – Browsing/Shopping at UNIQLO (20 min.)

12:25PM – Go to Walmart to buy a birthday card (10 min.)

12:35PM – Go to Saint German Bakery to pick up the birthday cake (20 min.)

12:55PM – Drive home from Coquitlam Centre Mall (5 min.)

1:00PM – Arrive at home

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6:00PM – Drive to Wendy’s (100 Schoolhouse St, Coquitlam, BC V3K 4V9) (15 min.)

6:15PM – Go through the Wendy’s drivethrough (10 min.)

6:25PM – Eat dinner (20 min.)

6:45PM – Drive to Cineplex (170 Schoolhouse St, Coquitlam, BC V3K 6V6) (5 min.)

6:50PM – Arrive at Cineplex Coquitlam and VIP

6:50PM – Buy food & drinks (10 min.)

7:00PM – Movie (The Wild Robot) starts (2 hr.)

9:00PM – Movie ends

9:00PM – Drive home (15 min.)

9:15PM – Arrive at home

Budget:

Item PurchasedCostPercentage of BudgetReferences
Home –> The Big Flat Pancake Co.$0.310.10%Google Maps
Four Berry Cheesecake$21 7%The Big Flat Pancake Co.
The King Kong$196.30%The Big Flat Pancake Co.
The Big Flat Pancake Co. –> Coquitlam Centre Mall$1.560.50%Google Maps
Sephora Collection (Advent Calendar) $50.0016.70%Sephora
AIRism Cotton Short Sleeve T-Shirt$7.902.63%UNIQLO
AIRism Drape Short Sleeve T-Shirt$7.902.63%UNIQLO
AIRism Seamless V Neck Long T-Shirt$9.903.30%UNIQLO
AIRism UV Protection Crew Neck Long Sleeve T-Shirt$4.901.63%UNIQLO
Hallmark Birthday Card$5.291.76%Walmart 
Chestnut Cake$48.3816.13%Saint German Bakery
Coquitlam Centre Mall –> Home $0.180.60%Google Maps
Home — Wendy’s$0.990.30%Google Maps
2 Dave’s Single Cheeseburger Small Combo $15.495.16%Wendy’s
Dave’s Single Cheeseburger $5.001.60%Wendy’s
6 PC. Chicken Nuggets$3.451.15%Wendy’s
6 PC. Chicken Nuggets$3.451.15%Wendy’s
Wendy’s –> Cineplex Cinemas Coquitlam and VIP$0.040.01%Google Maps
Combo One $21.997.33%Cineplex
Adult tickets $14.995%Cineplex
Adult tickets $14.995%Cineplex
Adult tickets $14.995%Cineplex
Cineplex Cinemas Coquitlam and VIP –> Home$0.970.30%Google Maps
Total$272.6790.89%

Analysis:

How much did you end up spending on your special day?

I ended up spending $272.67 in total.

What percentage of the total budget did you end up spending?

I ended up spending 90.89% of the total budget.

What might you have done differently if you only had a budget of $100?

If I only had a budget of $100, I would have discarded all the shopping done at clothing stores and makeup stores.

What might you have done differently if you had a budget of $500?

If I had a budget of $500, I would have went to a fancier restaurant than Wendy’s, such as The Keg, White Spot, etc.

    Reflection:

    Why did you choose this specific person?  Why do you believe they deserve to be celebrated?

    I choose my mom because she is hard-working, and even when she is tired, she is still able to make time for me and my dad.

    Why did you choose to spend your budget the way you did?  What factors went into your decisions?

    I choose to eat breakfast at The Big Flat Pancake Co. because my mom likes to eat at that place. Considering my mom is a girl, I choose to shop at clothing and makeup stores. I choose to watch The Wild Robot because my mom has been talking about wanting to see it.

    Optional: If you think your project deserves an Extending score, describe what you did mathematically that went above and beyond the project requirements.

    I think my project deserves an Extending score because I had done research in order to accurately calculate how much it would cost per trip from location A to location B. I first found how many KM/L the model of my car could travel by finding the average between the KM/L driving in the city, and driving on the highway, which was 16.7KM. Next, I found the average price of gasoline per Liter throughout September (The average price of gasoline in October was not yet available to see), as it would be difficult to accurately calculate the price of gasoline in January of 2025, which was 1.74. So, in order to calculate how much it would cost per trip, I would divide the distance traveled by the KM/L, multiplied by the price of gasoline per Liter.

    Photoshop Me in Layers Reflection

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    What core competencies did you demonstrate with the Me in Layers Assignment?

    I demonstrated my ability to effectively use the different tools in Adobe Photoshop. I demonstrated my ability to listen and intake information, as I used the different tools taught in the Adobe Photoshop tutorials. I also used different tools outside of Adobe Photoshop, such as websites for removing the backgrounds of images, thus demonstrating my ability to take advantage of external resources.

    I ask and respond to questions to be an active, supportive listener. I always ask questions when I don’t understand something. At first, I will ask my classmates if they can help me, but if they can’t, then I proceed to ask the teacher.

    I can reflect on my thinking. When I receive feedback from the teacher, or I find that my work is different than the example, I reflect on my own thinking and edit my work until it is correct.