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Biology Reflection

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My Worm Lab

Communication Competency

I was proud of the efforts I put into my worm lab, as it reflected the knowledge I had learned leading to the dissection. Me and my partner were able to communicate efficiently and find ways that we can approach this operation. We sorted out what jobs we had to do and it ended up working to near perfection. We had no problems aside from the fact that we lost one of the worm’s aortic arches. While communicating with Ms. Chew, I gave a detailed analysis on the anatomy of the worm and made sure she can see what we were discussing. I feel like there wasn’t really anything that I needed to improve on on the communication side, as I feel like I expressed myself well and the demonstrated communications skills seem to be a strength for me

Critical Thinking Competency

Problem solving was big in this lab, as when we were cutting the worm, we might have made some cuts to deep, resolving in lost organs that were sensitive and delicate. Although we lost one aortic arch, we were able to recover and find at least 4 of these small hearts. It took patience and persistence as I was reluctant to give up until I found as many hearts as I possibly could. When Ms. Chew gave us feedback, we were quick to fix our mistakes and make sure it met all the necessary requirements. We had got off to a slow start in the beginning, but with the guidance from Ms. Chew and the adaptability we displayed, I was able to finish the lab in the necessary time frame.

Personal and Social Competency

I felt that I had taken the leadership role in this operation, as I helped and assisted my partner Anton and I was friendly and remained positive at all times. We faced some challenges throughout the dissection, but instead of arguing and spreading negativity we discussed what the issue was and took the best solution. Even though I didn’t know Anton very well, I was able to connect with him and talk to him like he was one of my friends. That’s an advantage I feel that I have over a lot of people. The fact that I am able to be social and make people feel included is not only beneficial for me, but for the other person as they feel included in whatever is transpiring.

Favourite Recipe

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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Making and Sharing Reflection

This was my first ever food lab in High School. The demo day was when we write down the equipment that we needed, and highlighted what ingredients we needed to get from Mrs. Bolli. During the demo she showed us all the steps, and how everything is supposed to look, and which ingredients you should mix together.

The next day was cooking day. We read over our recipes a few more times, and then it was time to start cooking. We went to the table and retrieved all the ingredients that we needed to pick up. We began to cook, and we followed all of the instructions, and tried to compare our batter compared to the batter used in the demo. We mixed the dry and wet ingredients separately, but then mixed them together later on so that we can make the cookie batter. The challenge that we had was drying to make sure that each cookie was the same size. But we ended up doing very well and the cookies were nothing short of delicious. I shared the cookies with my partner who I cooked with. We distributed the cookies evenly between each other, and shared the cookies with our friends and family. Me and my partner worked well because we planned ahead together, and assigned what we were doing beforehand so that we can make the whole operation go smoothly.

Core Competencies

  1. Examples of where I communicate clearly and purposefully can be seen in…

Before we started cooking on lab day, me and partner communicated who had to do what jobs, and within 2 minutes we already had a plan on who was doing what. It really paid off, as other groups were scrambling, we were calm, composed, and organized.

2. While working in the kitchen, I help to build and extend understanding by…

Paying attention in the demo, and writing down and highlighting the little tips that Mrs. Bolli mentioned to make the recipe better. Just that one little tip can make a dish that much better.

3. I show others that I truly value their contributions by…

Being open, and let everybody state their ideas before I state mine. That makes everybody feel included, and makes their voice be heard. When their voice is heard, it makes feel accepted and it is beneficial that a group is able to communicate and get along with each other.

4. The ways I communicate while cooking differ from how I communicate at ____ (soccer/ work/ hockey/ piano lessons/ family events/etc) in these way:

Basketball and cooking are two completely different languages. In basketball you have to try and make different plays and decisions so that your team can emerge victorious in a game. In basketball we often talk very loud/yell, because you are fueled by the competitiveness running through you. In cooking you are often calm and relaxed, unless you are competing in Master Chef. But there are similarities between the two are you have be composed, and have to remain focused.

What is My Goal?

While working in the kitchen, I help to build and extend understanding by…

My goal for this course is to finish with a high mark, and increase my confidence in the kitchen. By the end of this year I want to be able to work around the kitchen with ease and easily make food from scratch. To achieve this I will keep participating and actively listening in the class, as well as keep writing the little tips that Mrs. Bolli gives us.