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Favorite Recipe

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Cilantro Lime Honey Chicken + Black Bean Burrito Bowl

 

Making and Sharing Reflection

This recipe required a lot of different steps and recipes combined together. This recipe actually took two day to make. The Spanish Rice and Black beans that we used in the bowl was made the day before, and the Cilantro Lime Honey Chicken was left marinating in the fridge until the next day. On day two my partner and I cut up tomatoes, lettuce, jalapenos, and grated the cheese. We also made homemade tortilla chips that we baked in the oven until they were solid. We reheated the beans and grilled the chicken, then assembled the bowl all together, and topped it off with sour cream and cilantro.

We had another option while making this dish, the other was to make a burrito. We discussed and decided that we wanted to make the bowl instead because we were ahead of time and had enough time to make the chips. I had an image in my head on how the bowl would turn out, and the result carried my expectations.

My partner and I planned different tasks to do so that we all put our attention to the food we were assigned to eat. We worked well together to make a visually appealing and tasty dish.

Core Competency Reflection

  1. My strategies for collecting relevant information for specific tasks include…

I read over the instructions on the recipe and write down tools and devices I will need to use in the kitchen. When it is time to start cooking, I like to have every tool set out in front of me so that I can see what to use and keep the workplace tidy before starting to grab ingredients.

2. One of the ways I ensure my group is clear on the common purpose is to…

I try to initiate conversations and group discussions to decide on what steps to divide to ensure that everybody knows what they are going to work on. This also helps break the ice between my partner and I so that we can work, and not be hesitant to ask each other things while we work together.

3. I know the group is working well together when I hear/ see…

When the group comfortably has conversations with each other, and help each other out with tasks without being asked to. It is a kind gesture that I appreciate so I try to do it too.

4. A goal I have for myself moving forward, and something that I want to improve is…

Manage my time better and create a work schedule to complete my work. I think that I can be more focused in a quiet environment like a cafe or library. I often hand in my work late and fall behind because of it, so I think changing the way I work will affect my work habits positively.

Reflection on my learning in Marketing and promotion 11 Course

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Curricular Competency Reflection

I thought about things that I like (Red Bull, SpongeBob, Wendy’s, Basketball) and thought of a way to bring them together, promoting it in a way that I would influence myself to buy the products. We looked for the images on the internet, when it came to photoshop, we decided to use Adobe. I decided to work on this with Mai and Aysha because they both have similar interests as me. It was easy to decide what and how we wanted to promote. Working together went very smoothly. Originally, we had no idea how to use Adobe. We were stuck on figuring how to edit the poster with our limited tools. Then, we looked up YouTube videos and explored the app to learn how it works. We learned how to brainstorm our ideas and make an image look appealing, so that it attracts consumers.

Core Competency Reflection

I know the group is working well together when I see all members taking initiative to solve a problem and speak up to include their ideas. When everyone is involved, you see satisfying and quicker results. That is how my partners and I were during this assignment.

I used to think working together is a distraction, and now I know it’s not because I was very focused and determined during this project. I was very serious and wasted no time. My group was the same. We all included our input and were satisfied with the outcome of our work.

When I need to boost my mood or re-focus I go outside the class. I usually go for a walk to relax my brain and cool down. It relieves my stress and reminds me that I need to get back to work.

Active Health Unit Core Competency Reflection

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Daily Lifestyle Tracker

I think that I excel at staying hydrated. Usually, I drink about 2-3 of my 1 litre water bottle. Back when I did the lifestyle tracker I would drink 3-5 of my smaller water bottle. I always keep my water bottle by my side, in case I get thirsty.

I want to add my exercise into my life. I haven’t been going to the gym as often as I used to, my goal is to go to the gym at least 3 times a week. I wish to improve my stamina, and take care of my body more. I want to be able to visibly see my gym progress.

The Core Competency I demonstrated was Communication. I communicated with the people around me when I needed to ask questions about what we were working on. If I was confused I asked my surroundings, if they didn’t know I would have asked Ms. Purdey. I also helped my classmates if I knew something and they didn’t, for example the Oreo page in the package, I helped my classmate by explaining the instructions.

CLE 10 Edublog: My Best Work

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This assignment is my best work because it shows what I envision and dream of for my future. It motivates me to work hard so that my future will be as I picture it in my vision board. Looking at it makes me determined to make it a reality.

My biggest take-away from CLE was learning about my own interests and strengths. Doing this made me realise what I want and earn better knowledge about my future career and lifestyle choices. I read more about potential career paths which required my strengths and found some that I like and want to pursue.

I demonstrated Creative Thinking while putting together images of the future I picked out for myself. It shows my personality and mindset. I chose things that I am interested in and made my vision board look like how I want my future to be like.

Positive Social Media

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Positive Social Media Posts

Reflection

There are many ways that having a public digital footprint can benefit you. For example, you are able to promote yourself and potentially become well-known for a good cause. You can gain supporters and if you are successful enough, and people like you, you might be able to start a career with your social media account. Then if you become famous, you will receive brand deals and be asked to promote other peoples’ brands too. You may also get a chance to collaborate with someone else on that social media platform you are active on, and gain more and more supporters while you are building your account and career.

Those are some benefits, but there are also some risks to having a public social media account. An example would be if you were to accidentally post something, or post something and it was unintentionally offensive, there is nothing you can do from stopping people from hating on you. When you are on social media, you have to be extra careful what you post and do your research always. Because one little mistake can lead to the downfall of your career.

A benefit to a private social media account is that you don’t ever have to worry about accidentally posting something offensive and getting hate for it. Having a private social media is just to make you happy and it shouldn’t matter what you post because nobody that you don’t want seeing will see it. You don’t have to worry about losing your career because your co-workers and employers won’t be able to see what you post either. You wont have to worry about your reputation being stained.

Core Competency Reflection

  • I can ask and respond to questions to be an active, supportive listener. At first I had no idea what the “artefact” I was supposed to use was. I emailed my teacher and she gave me an in-class explanation which helped me a lot.
  • I can work to inform myself about issues surrounding me. Right now, this assignment is teaching me about the issues about having a public digital footprint. I am learning how to protect my online image and it has been very useful. I am using the knowledge about online safety I learned about in class and applying it into my everyday life.
  • I can be kind to others, and support others when they need it. While working on this in class, one of my classmates had asked me a question on how to do something on this assignment. I knew how to help so I answered that classmate’s question and she was able to get an answer and move on with her work.
  • I can reflect on my thinking. While doing my paragraph I did a lot of reflecting on my thinking. I was analyzing and reading over my paragraph and fixing it to make sure I was really writing what I thought. I was using my personal opinion to explain what I thought was risky and beneficial to having a public or personal digital footprint.

My Goal For The Future

“I can demonstrate respectful, inclusive behaviour.” Although this assignment was an individual kind of assignment, I know in the the future I may be part of a group assignment. Usually I struggle with including and talking to people I am unfamiliar with or just am not close to. I instead just sit and stay quiet. I do think it could be a bit rude to the other person, but really I don’t intend to make it seem that way. Next time, when I am part of a group assignment, I am going to take the initiative to talk to my partner(s) first. That is my goal. I’ll start with introducing myself if we don’t know each other’s name to make it a bit easier.

Science 10 Core Competency Self Assessment

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I can analyse evidence to make judgements. During this lab I made sure I analysed and looked over the results of my lab to make sure it seemed correct. When I was putting down the colours onto the lab sheet, I looked over onto the PH scale to make sure there weren’t any mistakes. I would know if there was a mistake by the colour of the product because I can only be one of the two that is in the PH indicator. I skill I learned from this lab was double-checking over my work, even though I had been told to do so before, I hadn’t. But I wanted to make sure I really was right. A skill I could use to grow in the future is organisation. During the lab our whole table was messy so I made a spill and got some chemicals on my hands. Also, it was hard to tell what was what mixture during the lab, because, as you can tell from the picture, we randomly added the chemicals randomly, we should have done it by trow instead, so that I would be able to later tell what colour the outcome was.

Reflecting On My First Year

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My Grade 9 Year

My first year at Centennial was very different then any other year. I experienced a roller coaster of emotions this year. In the beginning of the year it was fun to be here and I was enjoying the schedule, as well as hanging out with my friends. But during the middle it got harder for me and the work I got was piling, I was really stressed and it took me a while to finish everything. Now it is already May, and the end of the year is nearing. Things have gotten much better and easier as I have found a way to manage my time and adjust to the new environment, as well as being able to ask more questions about when I am confused. I am looking forward to my next few years at Centennial and the challenges to come.

My Favorite Website

https://www.amazon.ca/?tag=hydcaabkg-20&hvadid=317545724582&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11430607326668630246&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001499&hvtargid=kwd-296458777401&ref=pd_sl_95cqti9kuw_e&hydadcr=20059_10818751

https://www.youtube.com/

I chose Amazon as my favorite website because you can find almost anything for cheaper than what you would find in actual stores. I like how there are so many options for the same item, and how the reviews can tell if the description of the object is telling the truth or not.

I also chose YouTube because it helped me get through science this year. I’ve always struggled with science and after discovering the Amoeba Sisters on YouTube, I was able to understand biology a little better. And again, like Amazon, I can almost always find the results that I asked for.

My Favorite Video

This is the video that helped me understand Mitosis when I was super confused about it when I had a test just a few days away. I re-watched this video over ten times and now, I almost have every single word said in the video memorized.

My Favorite Image

This is a picture of my cat she was two months old. I got her as a gift for my birthday last year, and am now using it as my lock screen wallpaper on my phone.

My Favorite Quote

“The way I see it, If you want the Rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” -Dolly Parton

I chose this quote because immediately, the one thing that came to my mind immediately was my report card. I think that one of the main reasons that I go to school is for my future and because a report card tells you how you are doing in school at the moment, depending on my results, I think about how I should keep doing things and what I should do different so I can do well in whatever I want to do in my future. So when I saw, this quote, I thought about all the work I had done this year and why I did it, even though it stressed me out so much. And the reason I did all the work was because I wanted to see good results in my report card.

Works Cited

Mitosis: The Amazing Cell Process That Uses Division to Multiply! (Updated). www.youtube.com, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-ldPgEfAHI. Accessed 2 May 2023.

Parade. “150 Life Quotes — Inspiring the Happy, Good and Funny in Life.” Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays, 5 Dec. 2022, https://parade.com/937586/parade/life-quotes/.

Core Competency Self Assessment

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Creative Thinking

“I can form new ideas to create new things. I can also build on the ideas of others.”

My Artifact: Cell Cycle Stop-Motion Video

This Stop-Motion video shows what happens inside the nucleus of the cell during mitosis (Metaphase & Anaphase). It took me around 8 hours to complete the video because I did it in two separate days.

From the beginning I decided to do this with paper, but unexpectedly it was harder and took longer than I thought. It took a long time to cut out all the parts I needed for the inside of the cell as well.

Before I started to put together my video, I went on YouTube to find some examples of cell cycle stop motion video, to get an idea of on what materials to use, but all of them were clay or some type of material that I didn’t have in my house. I Eventually I found a video using paper for the nucleus and cell, but the rest was string and buttons, and I didn’t have those. I just decided to use paper and cut the rest of the parts that I needed.

A skill I learned was how to use stop motion. It was my first time using it, so I looked up videos on YouTube to find out how it works. I was confused at first, but I got the hang of it later. If I ever need to use stop motion again, I will try to get a better set up because my phone moved a lot, and you could see my shadow/reflection on the table throughout the whole video.