Artifact:

This artifact is a picture of the “Flame Lab” that I completed during the chemistry unit. During this lab, we tested different elements to see what reaction they would have with the flame. We did this by dropping some of the liquid element onto a Q-tip, and then we put the Q-tip in the flame. Then, we could see the different reactions by seeing what colour the flame became.

Reflection:

The Chemistry lab/assignment that I am most proud of would be the flame lab. I am most proud of this lab because it helped me gain more knowledge with different elements and reactions.

An area where I identity that I need growth and improvement would be having a greater understanding of all the different concepts (formulas and vocabulary). Sometimes I find that I have trouble grasping the new concepts and showing my understanding. One example of how I can improve in this area would be reviewing all my notes, and going over each area in Chemistry so I understand. Another way I can improve would be interacting with different labs, so I can see explanations about why things happen in science.

During this unit and especially during this lab, I demonstrated a strength in communication and collaboration. I showed my strength in communication during this unit because I communicated when I needed help better understanding a concept. I did this by asking my peers, and then going to my teacher and asking for an explanation or if I am on the right track. Also, I can connect these core competencies to my artifact, because I showed communication and collaboration during the “Flame Lab”. I demonstrated this because my partner and I worked well together, and we decided which who should do which role. By doing this, we supported each other to get the correct results during the lab.