Drafting and Design 11 – Reflection

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My favourite assignment was the Cabinet Project. I designed a China cabinet in Fusion 360 and documented it in AutoCad. This assignment was a lot of fun because I had a lot of creative freedom. I took inspiration from vintage cabinets I saw online. I was able to make it look however I wanted, and I am happy with the results. A challenge was writing the measurements in a clean and accurate way. There are a lot of little pieces in my cabinet, and it was difficult to decide which measurements would be needed for someone intending to buy this cabinet. I followed the rules of dimensioning, but I am not sure if I accurately placed them in the most effective way.

  • I can get new ideas or build on other people’s ideas in a new way to create things within the constraints of a form, a problem, or materials.

Year End Concert

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  1. What about the last concert/performance are you proud of? Why are you proud of this?

I am proud of playing through Pirates of the Caribbean. I struggled to play certain parts of this song in the past but I am proud that I played through the whole thing without mistakes this time.

  1. If you could change or fix one thing about your performance, what would it be? What would you improve?

I would change my playing in the swan. I would play more emotionally and dynamically next time.

  1. Please write a few sentences to describe your performance at our concert.

I would describe my performance at the concert as good. I played all of our songs without makes mistakes and made sure to watch Mr. Byrd conducting to stay on time. I enjoyed this concert and it went a lot better than I anticipated.

  1. In a few sentences, please describe how this last year has gone for you in band. How have you improved on your instrument and what would you like to continue to work on.

I have improved this year by learning to play with more emotion and using dynamics, accents, and such to play more dramatically or interestingly. I would like to continue to work on this to make my playing more entertaining and emotional.

R3- Innovative Designs

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Japan is famous for their high tech innovations and silly convenient contraptions. Japan’s innovative designs are made to solve minor problems (or major). I have been to Japan many times throughout my life and the biggest issue I faced was the heat. I spent a lot of time in Okinawa in the summer where it gets to 35 degrees. Fortunately I was able to survive with the help of a lot of cool inventions they sell at dollar stores and convenience stores. I had a cooling pillow with a cat on it, cooling spray, and cooling towels. I saw lots of people who spent a lot of time outside with jackets that has fans in them that made them look like the Michelin Man. Japan is made to be very convenient and fun. I hope one day they make a little invention for all my minor inconveniences, and major.

Chemistry 11- Titration Lab CC

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In the titration lab I used NaOH to neutralize HCl. Using the pH indicator, phenolphthalein, the solution would become pink when it turned to a base. To neutralize, the colour needed to be a pale pink colour.

I used my critical and reflective thinking skills to analyze the information and steps that were required and to do the lab. “I can analyze evidence to make judgements.” When doing this lab I needed to frequently check in with my solution to ensure the colour had not yet become pink. When the base was dropped into the acid, it temporarily became pink, as seen in the first image above. When mixed it returned to colourless because it had not yet become neutral. As I poured more NaOH into my beaker, the solution took more time to return to colourless. I analyzed this to mean the solution was getting closer to neutral. Because of this analyzation, I used my judgement skills to decide to be more careful and slowly drip the base into the solution. Using these core competencies I was able to successfully neutralize my acid and base and achieve the pale pink colour shown in the image above.

CPR Reflection

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My Learning of CPR

What was something you learned that you didn’t know or consider before? 

    I learnt how to use an AED. I had never used an AED before or had seen one in person. I now how to properly aid someone that is unconscious and in need of an AED. I also learnt the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest. A heart attack is when the blood flow to the heart stops and the heart is deprived of oxygen. Cardiac arrest is when the heart stops beating and is no longer delivering oxygen to the rest of the body.

    What is a key takeaway from the Theory or Practical CPR unit? 

    A key takeaway from this unit is to act fast. If there is a person who falls unconscious I know to immediately react to this issue and check for hazards and shout for help. I know the proper procedure of CPR and I am confident that I can help a person who is in need of serious aid. I know how to recognize a stroke, heart attack, and choking, and I know how to properly help depending on the issue. I can do chest compressions and hopefully save a persons life.

      How does this unit connect to the nutrition unit learned previously?  

      We previously learnt about nutrition and proper diet. A bad diet full of fatty foods can lead to high cholesterol. High cholesterol means there is a lot of fat in your blood. Too much cholesterol can cause heart disease and strokes. Eating more fruits and vegetables can reduce the amount of cholesterol. Obesity due to a bad diet and lack of exercise forces your heart to work harder to pump blood. This can also lead to heart complications. Your diet can also affect your blood pressure. High blood pressure means your heart has to work harder to pump blood. Another heart issue your diet can cause is diabetes. A bad diet can cause diabetes which affects the level of sugar and fat in your blood.

        Core Competency Reflection

        Examples of where I communicated clearly and purposefully can be seen in… 

        I talked through the steps of CPR as I was doing it. I made sure to explain that I was checking for hazards and communicated with the “person” who was unconscious as well as the people around me. I calmly and assertively asked the people I was near to get an AED and phone 911. I communicated with everyone around me to create a calmer, safer environment for everyone involved.

        In this unit, I am proud that I accomplished …. By …. 

        I am proud that I accomplished getting a perfect score in the written test. I accomplished by studying the notes and ensuring that I knew the steps of CPR and the four R’s. I studied to memorize and identify the Risks, I can Recognize the different issues, I can React to them and I can Resuscitate.

        I can describe how learning about CPR relates to my life… 

        CPR relates to my life because a heart attack, stroke, cardiac arrest, choking, and other health problems can happen to anyone. If my friend, family, or a stranger suffer from one of these life threatening medical emergencies, I want to do my very best to protect their life. Learning about CPR increases the chance that I can avoid the risks, and I can help someone who needs my help.

        Transforming Parabolas

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        Equations

        f(x)=x2 – parent function

        The parabola f(x)=x2 (in orange) is the parent function of all my parabolas. There is no change to the vertex or shape of this parabola.

        f(x)=4/5x2+2 – vertical shift up

        The parabola f(x)=4/5x2+2 (in dotted red) has been changed to be wider, and has been vertically moved up. The k value was changed to a 2 which moves the parabola vertically. Making the k value >1 causes the parabola to vertically shift upwards. The a value was also changed. The a value was changed to 4/5 which changes the parabolas shape. Making the a value <1 causes the parabola to widen.

        f(x)=7/5x2-4 – vertical shift down

        The parabola f(x)=7/5x2-4 (in solid red) has been changed to be wider, and has been vertically moved down. A change in the k value causes the parabola to move vertically. Making the number less than 0 makes the parabola move down. The k value is -4 which means the parabola moved down vertically by 4. The a value was also changed in this parabola. Changing the a value to a number below 1, caused the parabola to widen.

        f(x)=-6/10(x-7)2+6 – horizontal shift right

        The parabola f(x)=-6/10(x-7)2+6 (in black) has been horizontally moved right, has been changed to open downwards, has been widened, and was vertically shifted up. Changing the h value caused the parabola to horizontally shift. Because I changed the h value to a 7 caused the parabola to shift to the right 7. changing the a value to a negative fraction caused the parabola to open downwards and widen. Changing the k value to 6 caused the parabola to move vertically up 6.

        f(x)=-6/10(x+7)2+6 – horizontal shift left

        The parabola f(x)=-6/10(x+7)2+6 (in purple) has been moved horizontally left, has been changed to open downwards, has been widened, and was vertically shifted up. Changing the h value caused the parabola to shift horizontally. Because I changed the h value to a negative number, the parabola moved horizontally to the left. I also changed the a value to a negative fraction, making the parabola open downwards and widen. I also changed the k value to a number above 0 which moved the parabola up 6.

        f(x)= -8x2-4 – vertical compression

        The parabola f(x)= -8x2-4 (in green) demonstrates a vertical compression as well as a vertical shift downwards and has been changed to open downwards. Changing the a value to a number larger than 1 causes the parabola to compress and become more skinny. Changing the a value to a negative causes the parabola to open downwards. The change in the k value to a negative number also caused the parabola to shift vertically downwards.

        f(x)=-13/10x2-4 – vertical stretch

        The parabola f(x)=-13/10x2-4 (in blue) demonstrates a vertical stretch as well as a vertical shift downwards and has been changed to open downwards. Changing the a value to a fraction or decimal, causes the parabola to stretch. I also made the a value a negative number which causes the parabola to open downwards. The change in the k value also shifted the parabola vertically downwards by 4.

        Communication Core Competency Reflection

        I can understand and share information in a clear, organized way.

        I was able to order my parabolas in a clear and colour coordinated way that is easily understood by peers and teachers. I used different colours to organize my parabolas and wrote clear, distinct paragraphs to showcase their changes and functions.

        I think about what I am going to convey and to whom I will convey it to

        I am conveying how different changes effect my parabolas and I understand that who I am showcasing this to effects my language towards the topic. I used specific terms to describe the equations that can be easily understood by a math teacher or a peer of mine.

        R2 – Tokyo Skytree

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        • Have you visited a city tower before? If yes how was that experience, if no would you like to in the future?

        Yes, I have visited Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower, and Kyoto Tower. I really enjoyed seeing the panoramic view of the cities from those heights. I went to Tokyo Tower in 2022 with my mom and sister Noa. My mom is very afraid of heights which I was unaware of until we got into the glass elevator and started getting higher and higher. My mom started to freak out and had to get off and wait downstairs. When we went to Tokyo Skytree later that year and Kyoto Tower in 2024, she waited for me and Noa in the lobby. Despite my mom’s fear, I still enjoyed the view from the towers. I loved seeing the cars and trains go by and seeing a lot of cool different views from the top of a very tall tower.

        • What is the appeal of a tall tower? Do you think having a city tower in Coquitlam would have the same effect?

        The appeal of a tall tower is being able to see many different things that you cannot see from the ground. Being able to see mountains, buildings, people, cars, trains, and other things all at once from so high up is very cool. I think a tall city tower in Coquitlam would not be as popular as one in Tokyo because we do not have nearly as many tourists here but it would get some attraction. I have spent time on the roof of Safeway on Austin looking out into the Fraser River, into Surrey, off at the Port Mann, and looking at Mount Baker with my friends many times. A tall Coquitlam Tower would be a very cool thing to see.

        • Do you think that having places that mainly attract tourism in a city is a good use of city funds?

        Using city funds solely to attract tourism is not the best way to be spending money but it can help local businesses grow if there is more foot traffic and tourism. If there was a Coquitlam Tower, restaurants and local shops would get more costumers coming from the tower which would be very good for them.

        • Where is somewhere you would like to visit in Tokyo and why?

        I would love to visit everywhere in Tokyo again. I went for the first time in 2022 and went to a lot of tourist locations and a lot of shopping. I am going to Tokyo again this summer and I am very excited to see it all again.

        R1 – Valentine’s Day

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        In Japan, the concept of giri-choco reflects social obligations and the importance of maintaining relationships. Do you think this is something we should adopt in Canada? Why? (Did you like exchanging cards in elementary school?)

        In Japan, on Valentine’s Day, women are expected to gift chocolates to their bosses, colleagues, classmates, and acquaintances as a sign of appreciation and politeness. This reflects the social obligation women feel towards men. Japan has a male dominated culture which is quite prevalent in the workplace. On February 14th, women show their gratitude to the men in their lives by gifting them chocolates and cards. Recently, Japanese women have been expressing their unease with the obligation of giri-choco, sharing they feel pressured to spend a lot of money to avoid offending their male colleagues and bosses. This appears to be a sexist tradition however, in the late 1970’s Japan begun a new tradition called “White Day” where the men would return the thought. Japan has been known to have outdated beliefs on sex and gender that are slowly progressing. Today, women are gifting giri-choco less and men are gifting chocolates more on Valentine’s Day as opposed to White Day. I think that Canada should not adopt giri-choco as a tradition as it can cause stress for women and miscommunication from the implications Valentine’s chocolate currently has. In Canada, an equivalent to giri-choco is exchanging cards in elementary school. I enjoyed doing this because it was not an obligation to my male classmates and instead an exchange of candies with all my friends. Many people continue to give chocolates to friends and classmates on Valentine’s Day. This act is a sign of generosity and friendship, giri-choco is an unfair obligation women face in the workplace. Overall I am not a fan of the concept of giri-choco and I am glad Japan is making efforts towards a fair society free of gender bias.

        English 10

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        I am proud of my improvement in my poetry throughout this course. I learnt a lot of new poetic devices and used them in various poems that helped me to express myself. These are some poems I wrote this semester.

        Mandarin 

        To see the good within I need you to puncture the skin. 

        It’s a citrine geode with a thick, tight shell, 

        Near dense, but still gentle, 

        Like a hug from your lying mother. 

        The casing is much more bitter than your grandmother, 

        So, 

        Puncture the crown with your uncut smooth nails, 

        Peel it like a flower,  

        Starting at the green star top, 

        Tearing away, pulling threads of white pith, 

        Separating into segments of perfect fifth, 

        Completing in only one piece, 

        The way your father always has. 

        Hear the final gasp from the grasp of the clasp, 

        As the skin is taken from what it must protect. 

        Sunset, sunny, soft, 

        Flesh of fruit. 

        The raw reward the earliest men saw, 

        That you now present to me.  

        They say the mandarin is the sweetest in her family, 

        You tell me softly, 

        Just bite the segment, 

        And tear through her delicate skin, 

        That resembles a glass cage, 

        Holds in but cannot withstand, 

        Not sharp canines, 

        Not rough molars. 

        Feel the burst of her emotions, 

        Miniscule pulp, flowing juice. 

        Nature’s pure wish, sugar, and tart. 

        You pull your small, perfect, smooth, mandarin, 

        Into perfect halves, 

        And give me one, 

        To see the true goodness within. 

        Canine  

        Art thou smiling or baring thy teeth? 

        A comfortable symbol I have dreamt to see, 

        Longed to sink into and believe, 

        Or a threat I will not withstand, 

        Hidden, tucked, in your sleeve? 

        Now she warned me with plenty of time to avail, 

        “For he calls himself a lamb, 

        A tiger in thine own skin.” 

        But she too felt warm flesh in there, 

        An irresistible intonation inside thee. 

        It is a tasteless thing to touch,  

        Thine body, sculpted by a false etorphine. 

        What immortal hand or eye, 

        Could frame thy fearful symmetry? 

        Still, I kiss thine mouth, 

        And allow my fate to be, 

        A kiss from a mouth that smiles, 

        Or a kiss from a mouth that wishes to bite me, 

        And tear me to jigsaw pieces.  

        Core Competency Self Assessment

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        In this image I am demonstrating the core competency of Thinking: critically and reflectively.

        This is an image from the squid dissection lab where I indentified the structures of the squid and removed different part. I began by indentifying the structures located on the outside such as the tentacles, head, eyes, etc. I used critical thinking to determine where the arms were and used a labelled diagram provided by the teacher to identify the more complicated, less obvious structures. I carefully dissected the squid ensuring that I would not destroy any structures I would need to identify and completed my squid identification. I then drew my diagram and labelled it accurately. I am proud of this because I did not know that squids had any specialized organs or shells and figured they were just jelly-like. I learned that squids are more complicated than one might think.