During this Determining of a solubility product Constant Lab, critical and reflective thinking were crucial to my approach. I performed a strategy to solve the questions involved in the lab by analyzing data collected and drawing conclusions based on the collected data. With my peers, we exchange feedback with another to refine our calculations and answers to the lab questions. For future labs, i intend to explore concepts involved in the labs deeper to form different methods to expand my understanding of the topic. Through this, i aim to improve my comprehension and skills in the chosen subject.
I used an image of a boat docked on the east coast to represent Europeans colonizing Turtle Island. The quote “An arrow don’t compare with the White men’s musket” speaks about the oppressive nature of the settlers and their ability to seize land without the consent of the original inhabitants. The meaning of my quotation emphasizes the defenseless position in which indigenous people found themselves as Europeans colonized their land without consent or regard. Core Competency Self-Assessment This assignment wasn’t difficult as I utilized my knowledge from my First Nation 12 class to think of ideas and messages to convey. In addition to utilizing historical research and personal reflections, this allowed me to gain a deeper understanding and broader perspective for the assignment. I focused on colonization and selected images associated with this theme, such as boats symbolizing Europeans docking on Indigenous land, houses representing settlers, and a person with a musket representing their oppressive capabilities. Then, I found lyrics within the given song that best aligned with each specified image.
To begin this project, I start with a parabola on the lower half of my face. I reflected that parabola off the x axis and horizontally stretched it to fit my face shape. Finally, I added restrictions to make it fit. This procedure continues to the middle of my face, but with no reflection and a horizontal stretch instead. I made it tighter by using horizontal compression and then fitting restrictions. Finally, I applied an ellipse to the upper portion of my face. I modified the horizontal and vertical compression/expansion of the ellipse to perfectly fit the previously mentioned parabola. For my lips, I used two parabolas, one of which reflected off the x axis. I used a simple constant function ,”y = 2.4″ with restrictions to fit for the lip seal. My eyelids are next. I used two parabolas, but scaled them down. I copied the equation but added a reflection of the y axis for my left eye for symmetry. I used a circle function but scaled down the pupil for my pupil and iris. I used constraints to make my pupil fit the eyelids. I used two radical functions and one parabola function to create my eyebrow. To transfer the functions to my left side, I added reflections to the y axis on it. I used several functions on my hair. This includes parabolas, linear functions, and ellipses. This was done to match the various sections of my hair. It was the most aggravating part because I had to fiddle with the reflections and transitions to trace my hair. I used multiple functions on both my nose. To begin, I used a hyperbola on the nose bridge. The left and right major sections of the nose were formed next. I made use of the circle, ellipse, and sin functions. For my nostrils i used an inequality to add depth. Unlike my eyebrows or eyes, I couldn’t reflected it off the y axis to make it symmetrical and decreasing the workload. I had to start over, which was inconvenient. Shading and coloring completed the graph. The most difficult and time-consuming task. To fit and fill in with color, I used inequalities and restricted each function. The majority of the process was trial and error because some functions did not fill in due to their restrictions. This process necessitated the use of tutorial videos, but I was able to accomplish the task. To wrap up it off, I added some finishing touches such as a black outline for my face and black opaque hair. This project was difficult with all the tracing and fitting, but it was rewarding to see how functions can express one’s creativity.
I have the ability to collaborate with others in order to reach a shared objective. That being which to memorize the locations of specific organs. In a lab setting, I was able to effectively work with my partner by dividing the tasks evenly and completing the lab successfully. If one of us feels uncomfortable about dissecting a certain part of the pig, one of us will take the lead. During the dissection portion of the lab, we took turns cutting different parts of the pig to ensure that we both had equal amounts of cutting time and satisfaction. Additionally, my partner and I developed strategies to help each other remember the various parts of the body in preparation for the oral and written exam. For example, we took turns testing each other by naming different organs of the pig, then pointing to their specific location. This process repeats until no errors were made. During our oral exam, we made errors in naming certain organs. To improve in the future, I’d come up with better strategies like pinpointing most organs presented on the labeled picture until we can we memorize it on the top of our head.
I have the ability to use references to make informed decisions. When identifying the different parts of the pig, we used a labeled picture from our textbook and other sources of a dissected pig as a reference. I was able to use my critical thinking to determine whether the part I was examining in the picture corresponded to the organ I was evaluating. Together with visual evidence and knowledge acquired, I evaluated the location of the organ and its surrounding structures. To improve factors like time of dissection and pinpointing accuracy of organs in the future, I’d use more visually clear images of a fetal pig.
During the dissection, we knew there wasn’t enough time to fully dissect the pig in class and acquire information for our other assignments. So naturally, our goal was to complete the dissection. That meant us sacrificing our own free time like lunch, after school, and booking flex. This goal was made partially due to our own shortcomings, but in the end our work ethics persevered, finishing the goal we set. For a future event similar to this, I’ll make sure to plan accordingly.
Listening to Shane John and Wesley Scott’s presentation was very interesting. They gave us an opportunity to learn more about their own experiences with residential schools. It surprises me how different their experiences were compared to the information we learned during class. More traumatic and horrifying than expected. They used examples to make it more impactful. Like Shane using the microphone to display noises and objects to visually showcase . It was also similar to the information we learned. They used examples to make it more impactful. For example, Shane’s dad The physical and mental effects of residential school followed him throughout his life. Resulting in alcoholism and behavior to his family. Aspects of positive personal and cultural identity were not shown. No sense of exhibiting a sense of self-worth, self-awareness, and positive identity to become confident individuals during his experience in residential schools. Punishment was the result of engaging in traditional practices or even having any social interaction with another in order to prevent any cultural identity. Overall, this experience was very informative and I felt it deepened my understanding of the everlasting effects of residential schools.
Describe how your work with dissections improved your understanding of different animal body systems and evolution in general.
By observing an animal hands on, I’m able to distinguish and recognize variety of organs from each other. In this hands on environment, it help me learn the internal/external structures of the animal and how it relates to their function. A totally different experience then learning from a screen or paper by using my other 4 senses other than sight. We dissected a variety of animals and compared them from each other. We compared them by how they feed, reproduce, cellular, respire, and functionality from observing their internal/external structures. Allowing us to further understand them using knowledge from notes and hands on experience. From this, we analyze the knowledge how they come to be. From factors such as environment, predators, and prey resulting for their evolution in present day.
Core Competency Self Assessment
It is important to celebrate our accomplishments. Which dissection lab are you the proudest of and why?
I was most proud of the squid dissection. Reason being, the dissection went swiftly without grossing or icking out. It was enjoyable learning about the squid’s internal organs hands on. At the end of the lab, we even got to eat calamari made out of the squid we dissect.
What challenges did you face during these investigations? Discuss challenges that were physical, intellectual, and emotional.
One challenge I faced was trying to handle and identify the squid. Taking out the identified part took extra care as it was delicate and could easily break. Taking out the lenses from the eyes was also a hassle. The lenses were miniscule and fragile that would get easily lost in the eye’s black fluid.
What strategies did youuse to overcome those challenges? Describe in detail.
To overcome the discussed physical challenges, I took my time and handle fragile organs delicately. That means sometimes resorting to use my hands instead of using the assigned tool, in order to increase precision when handling. To retrieve the lost lenses from the black fluid, I would use napkins to suck up the fluid and clearly identified the organ.
I demonstrated the profile “I communicate clearly and purposefully, using a variety of forms appropriately.” I did this by attaching appropriated images when talking about a topic. To connect with the audience, i use stories and examples from my own experience and include them0 in my content. An obstacle presented itself during the initial states of the project. I was having difficulties planning the content and topic of the project. I find communication a valued skill for everyday life because it grants you the ability to express your ideas freely and clearly to others.
In order to freely express myself I look back towards old lessons and notes for reference. And isolating words suited for my vocabulary. Conjugating chosen words was easy with past notes. I had some obstacles along the way but was solved with the help of my peers. Words not accessible within my notes resorted to me using translation sites. Adjusting myself to French was difficult at first. I didn’t have any access to notes, references, or translation sites. I imagine being in a different country with no knowledge or tools very difficult. Attempting to make conversations or asking for directions would be near impossible.
Core Competency Reflection
Communication
My strategies for collecting relevant information for specific tasks include recollecting past experiences and formatting them into the French language. With the helps of past lessons, notes, and translation services.
Creative thinking
When faced with ambiguity or setbacks, I look back on past assignments as inspiration to advance the development of my ideas. Looking at the assignments of peers as reference helps me develop my ideas to further continue with an obstacle
Personal Awareness and Responsibility
When I am sad, angry or frustrated, taking a break off an activity helps me be more productive or calm. I would like to take a walk, cook , or talk with others to take off my mind off things and recollect my thoughts.
My goal
I’m currently working on communicating clearly and purposefully. My reason being is that i want to freely express myself with the French language without depending on tools. So i can speak swiftly in the French community. In order to achieve this goal, I familiarize with the language by practicing conjugation, past tense, and vocabulary until the information gets engraved into my memory.
I used thinking core competency in my virus project by brainstorming ideas to format the pamphlet. To answer questions like “What information to research”, “How deep should i research the topic, etc.. With questions i couldn’t solve myself, i resorted to acquiring information from those around me or by surfing the vast web. To find important information I used a wide range of sources and isolate the required information needed. However, i still came across some issues. To prevent this, i would need to plan ahead and take the necessary precautions.
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