The project went well, I am proud of my promotional videos. I found it difficult to start, but once I got a grove I kept going and finished the initial video quickly. I enjoyed creating the Life Sciences 11 video more. Because I find the course more enjoyable, and I had a vision for the video early on. Even though I took Chemistry 11 and Chemistry 12 and won’t be taking Life Sciences 12. I learned that there are many steps and people who look at the video during the early stages of making a promotional video/ad.
Communication and Collaboration: I can communicate effectively with teachers and peers. I demonstrated this when I asked for feedback from teachers, clients, and my classmates. Then I effectively acted on this advice to improve my videos and go from good to great to best.
I was able to rank the strength of unknown acids and indicators pretty easily. Firstly, I had to determine what the unknown indicators were. Using the chart I knew the indicators used in the lab were, Bromcresol Green, Bromthymol Blue, Indigo Carmine, Orange IV, and Thymolphthalein. Using the results from the lab I could easily determine three of the five indicators. For example, I could tell which indicator was indicator was Indigo Carmine because it was the only one of the mystery indicators that went from a blue acid to a yellow base. The two unknown indicators that were more difficult to find were Bb and Bg, because they both went from a yellow acid to a blue base. However, I could differentiate them as they had different ranges at which they change colour. Now that I knew the identities of all the unknown indicators I could begin to find the strength of of the unknown acids. For each acid I found out which pH they had to be determined by what colour they turned in each indicator. For example, for acid 2 I saw it turned yellow in Bb therefore the pH strength had to be less than or equal to 6, in Orange IV it turned yellow so the pH had to be greater than or equal to 3. Acid 2 turned colourless in Thy, so it had to be less than or equal to 9, it turned blue in Bg, therefore it had to be greater than or equal to 6. It turned blue in Indigo Carmine so the pH had to be less than or equal to 11. Using all of this data I could determine that the pH of acid 2 was exactly 6. Since there had to be only whole numbered pH’s and it had to be less than or equal to 6 and greater than or equal to 6, the pH could only be 6. I used this method of finding pH levels for all of the unknown acids. I used the pH ranges of the indicators from the data booklet to rank all of the acids and indicators by their pH’s and pH ranges.
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I can analyze and make judgments about a process. This was shown when I was able to analyze the colours of acids and indicators to determine the pH levels of all the unknown acids and indicators.
I can communicate with others with intention and purpose. I demonstrated this when I helped a few classmates by teaching them my method of determining pH levels of the unknown acids. I went over the method with them and watched them do an example to make sure they understood my method.
I demonstrated my knowledge of the thinking core competency during Lab-19C. For example, I can analyze evidence to make judgements. I was able to determine which solutions produced a precipitate when mixed together, by analyzing the appearance of the mixed solutions. I also showed my ability to use the thinking core competency when I had to judge whether or not the precipitates in the test tubes had disappeared when heating the tubes. I analyzed the evidence to determine at which temperature the precipitates would dissolve.
I can persevere with challenging tasks and take ownership of my goals, learning and behavior. This was demonstrated when I set goals to complete the work packages within a set amount of time. (About one package per week and a half).
I can be kind to others, and support others when they need it. This was demonstrated when I would help classmates whenever they have a question bout a question. For example I helped several classmates with questions they had about the Missoni, Chai Tea, and Air Care work packages. And I will continue to help if anymore questions come up in the future.
An important part of Testing a product is using feedback to make changes and improve a product or service. This is because if you want to know how other will view your work, the best way is to ask for feedback. I got feedback on my logo and answered questions about it in the Marketing and Promotion 11 teams. It is also important to give feedback on other peoples works. Giving feedback effectively can be done with the T.A.G. method. The T.A.G. method is to T- tell what you liked about it, A- ask a question, and G- give a suggestion or constructive criticism. This method allows one to effectively give proper feedback to work well.
Core Competency Reflection
I can understand and share information about a topic of interest in a clear, organized way.
This “I can” statement from the Communications Competency applies to me because I gave feedback about others logos in a clear, organized way.
I really liked reading and writing a review about this book. I found difficulties while working when I had to find an antagonist. Because of Mr. Terupt doesn’t have a person or group of people who are holding the protagonist back. Instead I found that the antagonist was actually an emotion that each one of the protagonists were feeling, which was more difficult for me to figure out. I enjoyed writing about the book, however, I did find it hard sometimes to find the motivation to sit down and read. I overcame this by just settling down and getting it over with, but once I started reading then I didn’t want to stop. I ended up finishing the book and the writing before Spring break was over. This assignment helped me to not procrastinate as much as I usually would, which is a skill I will translate into my other classes.
Core Competency Reflection
Examples of where I communicate clearly and purposefully can be seen in my book review presentation. I demonstrated the “Communication Competency” when I was speaking loud and clear so that even the people in the back of the room could hear my presentation.
When I need to re-focus, I take a small walk then just do what I need to do (ex. homework). I demonstrated the “Personal Awareness and Responsibility Competency” when I had to often re-focus and motivate myself to sit down and read. I did this by taking a short walk outside and clearing my head, then getting back to reading.
To celebrate an accomplishment such as completing homework early, I play video games. I demonstrated the “Personal Awareness and Responsibility Competency” when I completed all of my homework, including the book review project, before Spring break had even ended. I celebrated by spending the rest of my time relaxing, watching movies, and playing video games.
