Author: Lochlan

Lochlan

Titration Lab

Curricular Competency Reflection

The slow addition of a solution with a known concentration (sodium hydroxide) to a solution with an unknown concentration (hydrochloric acid), was used to calculate the molarity of hydrochloric acid. The end point in a titration is when the reaction is complete. As an indicator was used, the finish line of the titration was when the solution stayed a pale pink for at least 30 seconds. Within both trials an average of 14.14 mL +/- 0.20mL was used in the titration.

Core Competency Reflection

During this lab I actively supported and encouraged my peers. I created a collaborative and upbringing environment. By thinking back to in class lessons and activities I applied that knowledge in the lab to connect the strategies upon accuracy with my partner. By emphasizing respect and inclusivity I allowed my partner to speak their voice and thoughts creating a sense of belonging. Moving forward I plan to enhance my collaboration skills and involve all team members diverse thoughts and opinions.

Initial volume 0.11mL +/- 0.05mL (trial 1)

Initial Volume 0.00mL +/- 0.05mL (trial 2)

Final Volume 14.03mL +/- 0.05 mL (trial 1, trial 2 was not taken picture of)

Leadership Core Competency Edublog Reflection 

Leadership Qualities and Skills

I posses the quality of being and empathetic leader. An example of an empathic team leader is when another team member is going through a challenging personal situation, such as a family illness. An empathetic leader would take the time to talk privately with the team member to express concern and offer support. Instead of solely focusing on work-related matters.

I posses interpersonal skills. When a team is facing a tight deadline, and there’s a lot of stress and tension among team members. A team member with strong interpersonal skills steps up to address the situation. Instead of adding to the stress or ignoring the issue, this person takes a proactive approach.

Areas to Improve

A quality I wish to develop is responsiveness. More specificly, reacting quicker to road blocks along the way. A skill I wish to develop is risk management. I want to be able to not only see risks that can occur at the Strat of the project but also during the process.

Core Competency Reflection

With my strong ability to encourage others to share their voice and value diverse perspectives. I lead by example, communicate inclusively, create safe spaces, encourage feedback and reward inclusive behaviour.

Transforming Parabolas

Equations

Parent Function: y=x² My Function: y= 4(x+1)²-2

Graphing

My quadratic equation, y = 4(x + 1)² – 2, introduced multiple transformations to the parent function. It brought about both vertical and horizontal shifts, as well as alterations in the parabola’s shape. With a positive h-value of 1, the parabola shifted to the left of the x-axis, moving the vertex one unit to the left. Simultaneously, the negative k-value of -2 shifted the vertex downward by two units along the y-axis, resulting in a final vertex of (-1, -2). Moreover, the a-value exceeding 1 led to a narrower parabola.

Self Assessment

  1. In this assignment I used a verbal description and a visual graph. In a written paragraph showing my understanding of parabolas and transformations I connected it to math terms we’ve learned in class as well as the visual graph I created.
  2. In my paragraph I used the words quadratic equation, vertical/horizontal shift, vertex, to explain my understaffing of transformations.
  3. By using bolded text on each topic within the assignment I talked about, it is evident to see when a new topic starts. When creating my graph in demos I made sure there was no overlapping or messiness to it. Everything is clear and easily readable.

Where the Blood Mixes Assignment

Where the Blood Mixes Literary Paragraph 

There are many examples within the literature that illustrate the character of Mooch. It is evident from the story that mooch is a complex induvial. To start Mooch is an untrustworthy man. He shows his unreliable nature when he “continues to steal June’s money.” Even after June pours her heart out to Mooch in confidence that he will stop lying to her, he continues to take money from her. Additionally, Mooch is emotionally unstable. He suffers from PTSD after “attending residential school as a child.” He was sexually, physically, and emotionally abused. He shows his unstable attitudes by always drinking away his problems. His friends are always there for him as they continue to pay for his drinks and always go easy on him. And finally, Mooch is a “sensitive individual.” He does this by always being there for the people he loves. For example, he took Christine from Anna when Anna committed suicide. As well as when Floyd was going through the reunion with his daughter. To conclude, it is evident Mooch has both positive and negative attributes to his character. 

Facing a Challenge

The first time I tried this problem I found it challenging because I was confused as to what to do with the x squared. The first mistake I made was trying to put both sides of the equation back into the radical. There was a question just like it in group work, however it wasn’t my turn with the pen and I was just watching and observing. When I got to this workbook question I realized this was like a group work question and went back and remembered the strategy my group members came up with. I used the zero product property rule all the way back in 1.2, and factoring. I really enjoyed solving this problem because it showed how important factoring is, and how we can apply it into more complex problems. Next time I encounter a problem I will look through the notes and examples more.I try and use the examples almost as if they were a formula that I can “cut and paste” into any problem.

Core Competencies-CLE 10

When receiving feedback from my teacher and classmates I communicated my understanding in a progressive way. I also communicated them to go deeper into their feedback and show me how I can make it better. When I gave feedback to my classmates, I made sure to communicate in a constructive and uplifting tone. I wanted to also point out things that they did an excellent job of. 

French 10 Skits

Collaborating

While creating the script for my chapter 6 skit I take on different roles and tasks in the group and work respectfully and safely in our shared space. I express my ideas and help others feel comfortable sharing theirs so that all voices are included. I work with others to achieve a common goal and can evaluate our group processes and results. While problem solving I can calmly assess the situation and communicate with my group members. Even with little practice time my group and I worked together to have a smooth and efficient run through. We also bounced off of each other’s creative ideas to enhance our production value.

This is a picture of our last joke of the skit. Where the baker spells my name wrong and he needs to re-make it.

Core Competencies – Yearbook

Creative Thinking

During the design process of this page, I did a lot of trial and error. Seeing how different colors and shapes work together. I even used some new features in the program like text wrapping and layering, that I didn’t know about before. Sometimes I would do something one day and something completely different the next. This particular page also had a lot of text compared to my other pages, so I needed to find a way for that to work aswell. All in all, I am very proud of this page and wanted to showcase it here. 

Core Competencies – Yearbook

Creative Thinking

During the design process of this page, I did a lot of trial and error. Seeing how different colors and shapes work together. I even used some new features in the program like text wrapping and layering, that I didn’t know about before. Sometimes I would do something one day and something completely different the next. This particular page also had a lot of text compared to my other pages, so I needed to find a way for that to work aswell. All in all, I am very proud of this page and wanted to showcase it here. 

Science 10 Core Competency Self-Assessment

In this lab I learned how different variables can affect the velocity of a moving object, and how kinetic and potential energy can convert into things like thermal energy.

Core Competency

I used creative thinking during this lab when we needed to come up with our own variable to change. I changed the road our car was sliding down by putting my sweater on it. This demonstrates creative thinking by, thinking outside of the box with the limited materials we had available. I also showed calibration. I know this because my partner and I had organized and mature discussions by problem solving and creating ideas off of each others.