I did a lot of songs that I thought I wouldn’t be able to do for a long time in this course. I have a songbook at home and I tried really hard to figure out some of those songs, but I didn’t know where to start. Fortunately, one of the songs I really wanted to learn was a song we learned as a class, and because of that, now I can play that song!
I learned how to fingerpick in this class, which is also something that I tried really hard to learn on my own, but now that I’ve practice and been taught in class, I can fingerpick. I would also like to improve on that as well, because I want to be able to play fingerpicking songs in the future.
In the future, I want to be able to make up my own solos, instead of playing other people’s solos for songs, even if that song doesn’t have a solo. I think it is a necessary thing to be able to do if I’m playing with my band and we’re just jamming.
Core Competency
(Critical Thinking)
I used critical thinking in this class when I was piecing together a song that was a little more complicated. It was a good place for me to use my problem-solving skills. I benefitted greatly from this because I find learning new songs a big challenge because it’s so new. I got over that though, because I kept using my problem solving skills to figure things out. It all worked out great in the end.
This is the city of Richmond. I chose it because of its unique location, culture, and landform. Richmond is built off of broken down natural resources, like tree roots, soil, and other things. Because of what the city of Richmond is built off of, if there was a big enough earthquake, the entire island that Richmond is built on could potentially sink.
the island that Richmond is located is relatively flat. There is a few small hills, but nothing significant. Richmond is composed of 17 other islands. This is so because of what Richmond is made of, which is large, compact scraps that were in the great Fraser River that collected into two big islands and 15 smaller islands. Because of what Richmond is built off of, it makes a great place for agriculture, the main industry Richmond is involved in. This also gives an opportunity to local farmers who can sell their crops in a farmer’s market. Richmond has a mild climate in the fall and spring. This is the case because there is no island to protect Richmond from any storms that may arise, so they get all the cold air that came from the west, which makes the entire area cold. Summer in Richmond is colder than Vancouver but does has warmer days in July through August. This happens because the air from Vancouver travels into Richmond, and because of the similar climate that Richmond has, the warm air ruminates in that area, making the temperatures rise in Richmond in that time of year. The climates in Richmond give people the chance to open outdoor restaurants that allow customers to enjoy that warm weather in the summer. The climates in Richmond also give the opportunity for people to create parks in Richmond that have certain activities that arouse all age groups like trails – because of all the vegetation that can grow and make like the path was supposed to be overgrown – , kayaking (depending where the park is), and public sports courts with supplied equipment (volleyball net, tennis rackets, tennis balls, badminton rackets, and assorted sports equipment that anyone can use within the boundaries of the park), and maybe even croquet in grassy fields.
There is lots of different vegetation that grows in Richmond, but the most prominent vegetation is mostly trees; which consists of Douglas fir, western hemlock, yellow cypress, shore pine, Sitka spruce, and western red cedar. This is true for Richmond and most island archipelagos because of the moderate climates that occurs most of the year in Richmond. This allows for economic activities such as opening a lumber mill because of all the different types of trees. Other vegetation that grows in Richmond is strawberries. This is because of the climates in Richmond that allow strawberries to thrive very well. This is an economic opportunity that Emma Lea Farms took. They opened a farm, that had different “attractions” (e.g. old tractors, playgrounds for children, etc.) and allowed guests to pick their berries and had to pay for however much it is for each pound of berries.
Richmond’s culture is rich and diverse. The area is inhabited by Asian, Indian, and European cultures that greatly influence the area’s green spaces, architecture, and more. In Garry point park, there are Asian inspired sconces throughout the bushes in the trails throughout the area.
Citations: Garry Point Park Picture: https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/0e/9f/a9/5d/photo0jpg.jpg YVR Picture: https://nationalpostcom.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/yvr-1.png Fraser River Middle Arm Picture: https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&id=67CAEF730E696592038AC677E8B4EC68AECD463A&thid=OIP.uFlM6ZX-qm7X-7yHqlhAdgHaFj&mediaurl=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.panoramio.com%2Fphotos%2Flarge%2F27844888.jpg&exph=768&expw=1024&q=fraser+river+middle+arm+&selectedindex=0&adlt=strict&ajaxhist=0&vt=0 Emma Lea Farm Picture: http://www.bcfarmfresh.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Emma-Lea-farm-store.jpg Blundell Picture: https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailv2&iss=sbi&form=SBIIRP&sbisrc=ImgDropper&q=imgurl:https%3A%2F%2Fth.bing.com%2Fth%2Fid%2FOIP.IbepWIm0aTL4gmPCframuQHaEc%3Fw%3D300%26h%3D180%26c%3D7%26o%3D5%26dpr%3D1.5%26pid%3D1.7&idpbck=1&adlt=strict&selectedindex=0&id=https%3A%2F%2Fth.bing.com%2Fth%2Fid%2FOIP.IbepWIm0aTL4gmPCframuQHaEc%3Fw%3D300%26amp%3Bh%3D180%26amp%3Bc%3D7%26amp%3Bo%3D5%26amp%3Bdpr%3D1.5%26amp%3Bpid%3D1.7&ccid=j1j6aXxP&mediaurl=https%3A%2F%2Fth.bing.com%2Fth%2Fid%2FOIP.IbepWIm0aTL4gmPCframuQHaEc%3Fw%3D300%26h%3D180%26c%3D7%26o%3D5%26dpr%3D1.5%26pid%3D1.7&exph=270&expw=450&vt=2&sim=11 MacNeill Secondary Picture: https://macneill.sd38.bc.ca/sites/macneill.sd38.bc.ca/files/MacNeill_logo_1.png
Reflection
Was I able to identify how the geography affects the city/town with ease? How was I able to find how the physical geography impacted these communities?
I was able to identify how the geography affects Richmond with ease. I was able to by looking at Google earth. Google Earth showed how flat the area I chose was.
How did I build my project from a backwards design? Was I able to dream of the future and identify solutions through that process?
I built it by looking at mapping websites, such as Google Maps, and Google Earth. I think they were very useful tools for this project.
Were you satisfied with your result and solutions?
Yes, I am satisfied with the result of this project, and its solutions.
How could you refine your assignment in the future?
I could organize my project a bit better than I did, and I could add a bit more information on the locations on my map đ
Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, VSCO, Tik- Tok, the list goes on. Social Media is a useful tool, but if you use it the wrong way, it can be dangerous both to your entire life, and most importantly, your Mental Health. Personally, I like using Social Media to stay in contact with my friends who live far away. However, others have a different perspective on Social Media.
Social Media is one of the primary tools for bullies. They comment negatively on posts, which makes the person who posted their picture(s) or video(s) regret what they posted. And once you post something online, itâs out there for good. Cyberbullying is considered a crime today, and that will never change. People donât deserve to be treated like that. Regardless of their gender, race, or culture. When cyberbullying occurs, it often brings stress among the victim. They suffer symptom of any other type of abusing. They are afraid to go places, canât sleep, or maybe they may start to feel depressed. Social media can burden the users with stress, which shuts down our learning centers in the brain. Like we saw in the TED ED, shame can cause us to isolate ourselves, or, to the most extreme extent, commit suicide. Social Media is not useful to someone who has social anxiety, depression, and fear of others.
We can prevent ourselves from going in a negative direction. If anyone tries to hurt you online, whether it be an online video game, or a social media site, tell an adult you know and trust. They can help you to get out of your tough situation. Personally, I would limit the time you have on social media per day, to avoid the dangers of being harassed online, or cyberbullied. If you feel threatened online by anyone, including your best friend, report them on the social media site, and most importantly, tell someone. It may be embarrassing, but you can trust them because they can help you.
Your Mental Health is important. If anyone tells you any different, they are not someone you should associate with. Shame, fear, and stress are not helpful for your brain to thrive and prosper. Social media can be fun and safe as long as you look out for all the dangers. Be safe and make good choices! Please look at the link below đ
What are some Steps You can Take to Improve This Area?
I could make long and short-term goals, budget realistically, track my spending in a notebook, and identifying and controlling financial risks. These all connect because when you make a long-term or short-term goal, you need to budget realistically. Not too much, not too little; and when you use a budget, you need to track your spending in order to stay away from any financial risks.
a) What did you enjoy most about the Digital Literacy Research unit?
I enjoyed looking at the different Databases, books, and other sources for my research paper, “Respect for Family.”
b) What was the most difficult part of the unit for you?
Probably citing the proper way. I overcame my problem by asking for help from my Peers, and Ms. Toy.
c) What could you teach someone else about this unit?
I could teach them how to cite websites, and books properly without risking plagiarism.
d) What was the most important thing that you learned about research?
I learned that I need to cite works that I used for research to give credit to those works that I used.
e) Have you any other thoughts or comments?
I really enjoy research papers because normally I don’t do at least 500 words in an essay like the one we did, I usually go above that, and I like that there is no maximum to the number of words in an essay.
Happiness is very important in Paradise City because if there are no happy people then this value wouldnât be exceeded, and no one would live here.
2.Religion
Religion is very important because we are united in this religion, and it makes us all happy and satisfied. There is a regular meeting twice a week. Sundays and Wednesdays.
3. Unity
Community events are significant because when we are all together as a community, we all connect with each other.
4. Clean Environment
Having a nice, clean environment means no litter on the ground. We keep our city clean by having trash cans every twenty steps in all public places, and on side walks, so we have no candy wrappers lurking on our roads Community
5. Parks/Greenery
Community Parks are where we hold our community gatherings on the weekend. It is also important that we have greenery to look at wherever we go to remind us of the miracle of Creation Jehovah made for us
6. Family
Family time is crucial for Paradise city to thrive to prevent any reckless driving caused from angry family members. Family time is encouraged so if any tension should exist, the family time should release any of that tension and make it disappear
7. Diversity
Diversity is an important part of our society because any who live here are welcome. There are no language barriers, racial disputes, or protests.
8. Clean Transportation/Clean Electricity
Clean transportation is key for a clean environment because we keep our cityâs clean, fresh air. Hydro electricity aids the situation as well with our âclean environment vibeâ so we keep our water systems clean, for all our animal livestock that live in Paradise City in its rural areas.
Symbolic Colors:
Paradise City’s Symbolic colors are Green, Blue, and Purple.
Green because of the greenery you can see everywhere you go
Blue because of our clean water systems and beaches
Purple because of a wildflower that grows in Rainbow Field.
What Does Paradise City Look Like?
As you can see, there is tons of grass around the buildings, and trees. Hence, why we picked the color green for one of our symbolic colors. The large grassy field is called Rainbow Field, because of the exotic flowers and colors in that field. If you look close enough within the picture, you can see trash cans, which help fulfill our clean environment value. If you look in the mountains, you can see three homes, which are constructed of different woods, which shows the diversity in Paradise City. This picture does not capture all of what we’d wanted to do. But, if you look to the far left, you can see a brick apartment building, which has different types of wood on its roof. That shows more diversity. Within the picture, you can see that there is lots of clean water systems that are accessible to everyone. And if you look to the far right, you can see one of two Kingdom halls in this part of Paradise City. As mentioned in the values of Paradise City, Religion is one of the top values of Paradise City; along with Unity, and Happiness. Makayla and I made sure to embed all values of Paradise city into one small area of this City. It is still under construction, due to a growing community, and Park maintenance; to keep our environment clean.
I have a brother who is always fun to be around; I also have 2 kind, loving parents, who I would never ask for better ones. I have no pets at home, because my aunt is deathly allergic, so we don’t have any pets. When I’m not doing homework or chores, I like to enjoy nature, paint, draw, or even weave bracelets. When I’m not doing any of my hobbies, I am spending my time with my family. on Sundays, we watch Football as a family. Although my brother and I aren’t very interested in this, we watch our parents cheer for their favorite team with joy. When our parents are watching “the Game”, my brother and I go for a bike ride, play board games, such as Jenga, or sometimes we make up our own card games with cards we make ourselves. Whatever we do together, we always have a great time.
This is My Tribute Costume.
Reflection
Reflection Q 1: What is innovative about your visual representation?
My representation is innovative because my costume can keep me warm and cool. My parka keeps me warm in freezing temperatures, and my yoga pants keep me cool in the warmer times of the day. My dog can help find food to help me keep myself and my little companion alive.
Reflection Q 2: How did you develop your Ideas while working on this project?
I did have one idea that I thought would be awesome, but as it turns out, the website that we used restricted my idea, so I put together a comfortable, beautiful, and functional costume that would scream my personality, qualities, and my style.
Reflection Q 3: What did you enjoy about your visual representation?
I enjoyed the fact that you had the option to have a pet with your costume, and you could dye them bright colors. I also liked that there was leggings instead of just pants. The shirts were not my taste, so I found a cute parka that I liked, so I put that on my character.
Reflection Q 4: What would you improve on for next time?
My final result on my character was after four or five tries, trying to make it look like me, and I ended up going back to the home page of the website, then I finally got it, then made this.
Reflection Q 5: What did you learn about your creative ability during this process?
I didn’t realize right away that I wouldn’t like some of the choices, so I made a “trashy” looking outfit, according to some of my peers, so I made it a little bit out of my comfort zone to create something that could keep me cool, and warm, plus, all in a functional way. I didn’t get the warm/cool thing right away; then it hit me. If I didn’t like what was given to me, I would have to persevere, which can be counted as creative thinking. Then, after my brainstorm, I created my Tribute Costume that’s functional, comfortable, and great!
With the death of his brother Carloman, Charlemagne becomes sole ruler of the Frankish Empire.
December 4th, 1900 A.D.
The French National Assembly, successor to the States-General, rejects Nationalist General Mercier’s proposal to plan an invasion of England.
December 4th, 1941
Operation Taifun (Typhoon), which was launched by the German armies on October 2, 1941, as a prelude to taking Moscow, is halted because of freezing temperatures and lack of serviceable aircraft.
I love horses. My view of this creature changed drastically this summer. When I went horseback riding in August, I was afraid to get on the horse; but that changed very quickly as soon as I touched the hair on its body. The horse was so kind and gentle, that my fears disappeared. I love this video so much because it really captures the beauty and the finesse of the animal.
This is a Palomino horse; this species is one of my favorites. in this picture, it really captivates the sheer beauty, speed, and strength of the horse. I like this picture because even though the picture doesn’t do the horse justice in its looks and physique, I can still see those qualities within the photo.
I love horses; they are my favorite animal. This summer, I went horseback riding, and my experience changed my view of this animal forever. If you ever decide to go riding, go to Campbell Valley. Their horses are used to beginners, and they go at a good trotting pace. I love this clip because it really brings out the beauty in this beautiful animal, as well as the ocean. Horses show incredible endurance, and loyalty to their riders. Enjoy this clip!
