Artifact

This picture shows my dissection of a squid in the Animals Unit.

Core Competency Reflection

Communication:

I used communication in this lab by following the instructions given for the order of cutting, as well as helping others who may have missed the instructions. I was able to help others by explaining clearly what was required, as well as pointing to the specific organs and lines that we were supposed to cut. At the end of the lab when we were preparing the squid to be calamari I helped others understand what was expected to be eaten and what was to be discarded.

Thinking:

I used critical thinking during this lab by properly cutting up the squid, and properly identifying the sex of my squid without being told. I was also able to demonstrate my critical thinking skills by showing my competency when it comes to dissections, as well as the anatomy of mollusc’s. During the lab I used my thinking skills to discern the different organs of my own squid, as well as helping others discern what they were looking at.

Personal Social:

I have a sense of personal and social competency from this lab as I was able to help others, but also ask for help when I needed it, which is has been a weakness of mine in the past, and it seems to be fading as time passes. The fact that others asked me for help also shows that others consider me trustworthy and they feel comfortable asking for my help, which can be scary. I am proud of my dissection because I put effort into it, and the results show that as I got 100% on the lab.