Curricular Competency Explanation

A titration is the adding of a known substance to another known substance in order to create a desired concentration. In this lab a titration was used to add sodium hydroxide in order to neutralize hydrochloric acid. The endpoint of a titration is when you reach a desired concentration of the liquid in question. In this lab we knew that we reached the endpoint of our titration when the hydrochloric acid had a light link tint from the phenolphthalein. When we achieved this pink tint we knew that the hydrochloric acid was neutralized which was the objective of this lab.

Core Competency Reflection

In our lab we had to communicate in an effective way in order to get the lab done on time. This is because there were lots of instructions and specific processes that we had to follow in order to achieve an accurate result. Throughout the lab we had to communicate because there were lots of items needed in order for the lab to take place this included a ring stand, Erlenmeyer flask, 3 beakers, paper towels, butterfly clamp, pippette and a burette. Communication was key in order to ensure that we were able to grab these items in an efficient and timely manner. We also had to communicate well in order to perform the lab procedures, because we had to know which chemical was in each container so that there were no mistakes that could compromise the lab. We also had to communicate which steps we had performed and the measurements we got in order to make sure that we were on the same page and had the same results as each other.

My Me Card reflected what the most important things in life are to me, as well as what I strive to be in the future.

Passions

In my passions section I put everything that I like, and enjoy doing and thinking about on my extra time. I like hockey and football because they are 2 sports that I enjoy putting work and time in for. I like video games, because they are fun to do whenever I don’t have anything important to do. I care about my grades, because I want to attend a university after high school, as well as make my parents proud of me. I also am passionate about money, because the more time I spend thinking about money, the more ways I will know how to make it. I like to work on cars, because they make me feel satisfied when I am done and it works good.

Future

For my future I put my license, because it is something that I am looking forward to, that is not that far ahead in my future. I also plan to invest when I am older, and mostly in real estate, and property. I want to work towards owning a large house as well as some luxurious cars, because I know that those are what show my success. I also have an unusual interest in watches, because I find them to be another luxury item that you can own.

Values

My values were all things that I hold closest to my heart, and always make sure that they are never forgotten about. I chose family because I owe everything I have and will have to them, because if it wasn’t for them I wouldn’t be the person I am today. I chose health, because maintaining good health can help me live a longer and happier life when I am older. I like helping others, because I enjoy helping other people who need it.

Skills

My skills are all things that I am good at. I chose science, because I have a very good understanding of chemistry, and hope to pursue it in university. I also chose my Academics, because I am able to maintain good report cards, and marks in school. I chose hockey because I am a good goalie, and can be counted on. I decide to add the gym, not because I am crazy strong but because I have the commitment to go on a consistent schedule, for a certain amount of time.

To me the main thing that stood out was that these children had a powder put all over them, and then they were burnt with lighters. This stood out to me because not only is it cruel, but it is also something new that I have learned about the abuse in residential schools. What also stood out to me was when John Henderson mentioned that all the history books about Canada mentions that it was discovered by the Europeans, when the indigenous peoples had already settled here, and the Europeans found Canada but did not discover it. I was also surprised to learn that the indigenous peoples had helped the discovery people when their ships got stuck, and whenever they got lost. John had also made a very true point that I never appreciated until he mentioned it, and it was that I can roam the school freely, I get the privilege to choose what I learn. But the one thing that had the biggest effect on me was that if someone came and took me from my home/school there would be outrage and the police would be there right away, while children who were taken to residential schools were forced by the government, and if anyone tried to free the children they would go to jail. The line that Joe said that made me feel the effect of residential schools was when he said, “kill the Indian in the children.” 

One connection I made between John Henderson’s talk and Rita Joe’s poem, was that one of the first things that happened was the children were taught English, and had their traditional language stripped from them.  

My strategies for collecting relevant information for specific tasks include looking on several different websites to ensure that the information that I am using is legitimate and is not fake. When it seems the good ideas just won’t come to me, I take a step back, and take a brain break because is I am frustrated, or annoyed with the work I am not productive, and taking a step back will eliminate those feelings, in order to help calm myself and become as productive as possible. If I notice that my group is not getting any work done, that’s a sign that my group needs help and we can get support by asking the teacher or peer tutor to help us gain some ideas, and correct any mistakes that we may have made.

I’m Arjun and I am 14 years old. Some things that I like to do are go and ride my A.T.V with my dad, my favorite place to go is Stave lake mud flats because you can spend the day there and it never gets old because there is always a new area to ride on. I play some video games and mostly play my Call of duty’s. I also like to go boating each summer and tubing is probably the best part. I also play ice and ball hockey and watch football and hockey.

My favorite website

My favorite website is google because it is the entire internet and has every website you could ask for. Google is very helpful and has all the worlds information all one site.

https://www.google.com/

My favorite quote

In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years. -Abraham Lincoln

I like this quote because it is very true and is something that you can live by.

My favorite video

I like this video because it teaches you to respect other people and that everyone deserves a second chance even when they make a mistake.

Inspirational picture

My inspirational picture is Kermit the frog because he is the coolest Muppet out of them all.

Works cited

Free Photo: Quad, Atv, Bike, Sport, Riding, Jump, Sand | Hippopx. https://www.hippopx.com/en/quad-atv-bike-sport-riding-jump-sand-149118. Accessed 16 Sept. 2021.

How a High School Coach Changed Dwayne Johnson’s Life | Oprah’s Master Class | Oprah Winfrey Network. www.youtube.com, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8D2eTmHG4I. Accessed 27 Sept. 2021.

“Kermit the Frog.” IMDb, http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1463454/. Accessed 29 Sept. 2021.

“PictureQuotes.Com.” PictureQuotes.Com, http://www.picturequotes.com/in-the-end-its-not-the-years-in-your-life-that-count-its-the-life-in-your-years-quote-9540. Accessed 27 Sept. 2021.