This is an infographic i made to show the push and pull factors of Canada.
Curricular Competencies Reflection:
I demonstrated aspects of evidence, Cause and Consequence, and perspective by showing all of the push and pull factors on why people emigrate from Iraq and immigrate to Canada in a clear and concise infographic.
Core Competencies Reflection:
I can analyze evidence to make judgements… I demonstrated how i can analyze evidence to make judgments, because during this assignment i needed to do research on all of the reasons my people and families immigrate to Canada then my judgements on which ones were the best to put in my infographic.
This year I leaned that putting your self out there isn’t always as bad and as scary as it seems. At the beginning of the year I was very scared to go up and talk to new people i haven’t met before, and absolutely terrified to join any school sports teams. So at the start of the year I made a promise to myself that I would join at least one of centennials many sports teams and try and talk to as many new people as I possibly could. On the first day of school I ended up talking with a group of girls that i used to go to middle school with, but i hadn’t ever talked to them before. Fast forward to today and the group of girls ended up becoming some of my best friends, and they also help me get out of my comfort zone and join the junior girls soccer team with them.
My favorite website is word reference, because whenever I don’t understand a word or verb conjugation in french i can look it up on the website. I also like this website because in french sometimes the same word can have different meaning and it can be spelt multiple different ways, word reference makes it very easy to find which is the correct one i’m looking for.
My Favorite Video
My favorite video from this year is the Matrix. I enjoyed this for the first time in english class, and while we were watching it my teacher took the time to explain the deeper meaning and truth behind the movie and how it can relate to my everyday life.
My Favorite Image
I took this photo when I went to Mexico during spring break. I think this photo is very pretty because of the ocean in the background and all of the trees, you can see the sun rays coming through the clouds while the sun is rising.
My Favorite Quote
“Better we raise our skill than lower the climb.” — Royal Robbins I chose this quote because rock climbing is my favorite thing to do. But I also feel that I can relate this quote back to my learning, because everyday that we come to school I learn something new.
Works Cited
The Matrix (1999) Official Trailer #1 – Sci-Fi Action Movie. www.youtube.com, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKQi3bBA1y8. Accessed 2 May 2023.
Editor, Danielle Dahl, Managing. “50 Climbing Quotes to Help You Reach the Top.” Everyday Power, 16 Sept. 2022, https://everydaypower.com/climbing-quotes/.
this is a photo of a cotton gin and it’s what my presentation was about.
Curricular Competencies Reflection:
when completing this project i demonstrated that i understand significance and evidence. when completing this project i showed that i know what significance is by showing how it changed cotton farming during the Industrial Revolution, And i used evidence to support my claims.
Core Competencies Reflection:
During this project i demonstrated that i can critically think and use my communication skills. i showed that i can critically think by researching all of the evidence i needed to find to convince people to buy my product. I also showed that i can use my communication skill during this project, because after I did all of research and pull all of my evidence together on why they should invest in my invention, then i had to go up in front of the class and present the project.
Explain how you figured out what your Avatar would look like.
I figured out what they would look like by their descriptions in the book and also looking up fan art images that other people created, and that helped me design my avatar.
How did you choose the plot points?
I chose the plot points based on how they were explained in class, because for example we were told that the initiation incident was the part of the story where the main conflict begins. So when i was reading i was looking for those points in the book, and when i finished reading the book i went back and chose what i thought was the best one.
Explain how you figured out the setting in your story. Why is the setting significant to the story?
I figured out the setting by paying attention to the way the protagonist described the world around her. the setting is very important because if it was set in a different time and place the vibe of the book would be completely different.
Explain what the word mood means and how/why you picked the song that you picked?
the word mood is the way the author makes you feel when you are reading his or her book. i chose the song I did because is the begging its very suspenseful then if becomes more up beat and action packed.
Core Competency reflection
An example of where I built upon someone else’s ideas is… During this project when it was time to create our own avatars we needed to envision the way our characters looked, but i was struggling because i felt like my antagonist was missing something so i looked up some of the art the other people have made and that helped me find what was missing.
When I need to boost my mood or re-focus, I… We started this project on the last week of school before spring break so i was very excited about that, and not really focusing in class when i should have been. So after school i would either listen to music or go on a walk to try and re-focus then after i felt more calm and ready to work i would get all my work done.
I use evidence to make judgements or decisions as demonstrated in this… Throughout the entire time I was reading this book I would keep little sticky notes in places i thought were important and could help me later on with my powerpoint presentation.
I find that rock climbing helps me manage my stress and take care of myself because when I’m training I am only thinking about climbing and not about anything else. Personally, I think that technology is the cause of most of my stress because i feel this need to always be on my phone, and if im not i feel different from everyone else. Though sometimes it helps me calm down when i am very stressed, because i can call or text my friends and they help me find ways to destress.
Core Competency Reflection…
I find it easy to be part of a group... I find it very easy to be a part of a group I am comfortable with because I can be myself. And all of my friends are very caring and supportive.
I am kind to others, and support others when they need it… I am always there for my friends when they need advice or help with their homework. And everytime i have a free day i go to their sports games.
I demonstrate respectful, inclusive behaviour… In PE during our last unit some of the girls didn’t have a team so my friends and I let them be a part of our team. and i am always willing to listen to others.
the lab… during this lab, we were told to get 2 Twizzlers, a hand full of coloured marshmallows, and some tooth pics. We were told to pair up the 4 different colours with A/T and C/G pairs. I liked this project because the colours helped me learn base pairs, my partner and I also enjoyed eating the candy afterwards.
Core Competency Reflection
I can work with others to achieve a goal… During this project, our goal was to complete the lab and understand more about base pairs. By the end of the block, my partner and I both had a better understanding of base pairs and DNA.
I can ask and respond to questions to be an active, supportive listener… Throughout the block, I and my partner were asking a lot of questions about DNA, base pairs, genes, and the “backbone” of the strand. When ms. Rutledge was telling the class more information to help prepare for the quiz we were both active listeners. By the end of the class, we both felt prepared for the quiz.
calculations with a 3-year 4.2% non-redeemable GIC :
year 1: 80,000 x 1.042 = $83,360
year 2: 83,360 x 1.042 = $86,861
year 3: 86,861.12 x 1.042 = $90,509
calculations with a 1-year 3.5% non-redeemable GIC :
starting total of $80,000
year 1: 10,000 x 1.035 = $10,350
year 2: 10,350 x 1.035 + 20,000 = $30,712
grand total :$90,509 + 30,712 = 121,221
justification:
I chose this option because there is no chance of you losing any money in a GIC, unlike with stocks you have lots of risks and chances of losing money. The main downside with this option is that you can not access your money for the allotted time period without big fees. Another reason why i chose this option is because of my score on the risk tolerance quiz, the quiz told me that i am not a very big risk taker and most of the time i go with the safest option.
collaboration and contributions:
1. How did you find working with your group? I found the collaboration part of this project wasn’t the best because most of the group was either on their phones or doing different projects for other classes instead of contributions their ideas.
2. How did you contribute to the group? And how did others in the group contribute to your learning? I felt like I took the leadership role in the group by paying attention to the teacher when he was explaining what to do and actually being able to help others in the group who had questions. Most of the others in the group helped with finding the formulas of the calculations we needed to figure out.
3. Did you use any other solutions proposed by your group? Why or why not? I did not use any other solutions the group proposed because I was the person who came up with the solution, and I found it was the best one in this situation.
4. How would you rate your ability to collaborate with others in your group on a scale of 1-4 (1 not good; 4- excellent) I would rate it a 3 because after the first class when the teacher said he was going to take our phones away if we weren’t using them for learning purposes, most of the group started to pay attention and help the rest of the group.
core competency reflection:
If I notice …, that’s a sign that my group needs help and we can get support by… On the first day that we started this project, my group was very confused throughout the entire block. On the second day, I noticed that we were all still a bit confused so I asked the teacher for more help explaining what we needed to do. And by the end of the second day we understand the project way more.
I consider more than one way to proceed in an investigation... For this project the teacher gave us multiple options to chooses from to pay our down-payment. During class my group and I tried all of the different options to pay the down-payment and that is what help us find the best option for us.
I can work with others to achieve a goal… Our goal for this project was to find a way to reach our goal of being able secure the amount needed for a down-payment within three years. I worked with others while trying different methods to secure the amount needed for a down-payment. In the end we achieved this goal.
I can find it easy to be part of a group... Most of the time i find it very easy to be apart of a group, but sometimes when the group puts no effort in i find it very hard to the the task that we need to do. thats why i like to be in a group with people i already know and i know their work habits.
The Project… the criteria for the project was to design a car that would go fast and far, but there were a few restrictions. The restrictions were that the maximum length between axles was 30cm, the car had to be powered by one single spring mouse trap car, and you only had 10 in-class days to complete the car.
What I did… For this project, I built a reasonably long car compared to the rest of the other cars in the class. I put my axles as far apart as they could go (30cm), so my lever could be as long as possible. I tried to keep my car as light as possible because some of the cars were too heavy to start.
How did it go… I think my car did ok. I had a few setbacks due to the fact that I didn’t cut some holes straight therefore the car didn’t go straight which caused it to slowly turn and hit the wall, that is what caused my car to stop. And before I put the wooden cylinder my car wouldn’t start. Once I fixed both of those problems my car went 50ft and made it to the 15ft line in 3.9 seconds.
Coming into math 9… Throughout my years in elementary school and middle school, I maintained a high “b”, and low “a” average. I don’t hate math, but I don’t also necessarily like it. I enjoy that it’s straightforward and there is always an answer (unlike English). At the end of eighth grade, I was a little bit worried about math 9 because my teacher told me it was going to be a big step up from middle school math.
How is math going now... So far math 9 is going okay. I was off to a bad bad start in the beginning due to the fact that I got a 12/19 on my first quiz, but that kind of reminded me that I need to be asking more questions and going in for extra help if I need it. I am proud of myself for going and asking for extra help and making sure I fully understand the concepts that we are learning in class. Once i did both of those things i got a decent mark on my first unit test.
My goals for the future… At the end of the semester, I hope that my grade is going to be in the high “b”, or low “a” average. My plan to achieve this goal is that I’m going to do daily reviews of my notes to make sure that I don’t forget old concepts. The main person who is going to hold me accountable is my mom because she asks and reminds me every night to do my homework.
Safety is super important aspect in our daily lives whether it’s in real life or online, it doesn’t matter if you’re crossing the street or posting an image, you need to remember to be safe. Nowadays it is especially important to remember online safety, this is because the internet can be a very dangerous place if not used properly. For example, if you posted something you shouldn’t have. Something like that can drastically change how people view you. In today’s online world, we should all try to have a positive digital footprint that reflects how you want to be seen, because if you have a negative footprint all it takes is a simple and easy search of your name by employers to have reasons not to choose you. Maybe you shouldn’t have posted that photo from a party or maybe you shouldn’t have posted all that about your personal life. All these unsafe activities can negatively impact your life and reputation. Don’t forget that there are many things that you can do to keep yourself safe. Including, making all your accounts private, thinking before you post, never sharing your passwords and being careful who you chat with online. When our parents were younger, they didn’t need to worry as much about the things they did or said as much. But now that we have the internet, we need to remember that everything is there forever. That is why it is important to remember all they ways you can protect yourself and your future, and to leave a positive footprint.
Works Cited
Your Digital Footprint: What Is It and How Can You Manage It? | Rasmussen University. https://www.rasmussen.edu/student-experience/college-life/what-is-digital-footprint/. Accessed 26 Sept. 2022.
Leaving a Digital Footprint. https://www.digitalcitizenship.nsw.edu.au/articles/leaving-a-digital-footprint. Accessed 26 Sept. 2022.
Hickey, Chelsea. “Teenagers: Why You Should Care About Your Digital Footprint.” Social Media Club, 22 May 2013, https://socialmediaclub.org/blog/from-the-clubhouse/teenagers-why-you-should-care-about-your-digital-footprint/.
Sheikh, Sumbul. “5 Steps to Protect Your Digital Footprint Online.” Starthub Post, 29 June 2022, https://www.starthubpost.com/steps-to-protect-your-digital-footprint-online/.
Personal/Social Competency Reflection
Some of the ways I work to build and maintain online relationships are… I can maintain my online relationships by reaching out and talking with my friends as much as possible. I can also maintain relationships by always thinking before I send something because the easiest way to lose online friends is by saying something mean and then they unadd you.
Some of my preferred strategies for maintaining a healthy, balanced online presence include… I try to maintain a healthy lifestyle both online and in person. Some of my preferred strategies are making sure to think before I post anything, remembering that my digital footprint will follow me for the rest of my life, especially when I try to get a job when I am older, and finally taking occasional social media breaks to reset.
My values around (ex. Achieving high grades in school)… inform my decisions about (ex. How much time I spend on my personal device engaging in recreational activities)… My goal throughout high school is to get good marks in all my classes. Something that may cause me not to get to my goal is the amount of time I spend on social media, rather than using my time to be doing my assignments that are online.
