Social Studies 10: Final Reflections

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Semester Reflection

Social Studies 10: Reflection

This semester, our group created a 1960s-themed Monopoly game for our Social Studies 10 project. We kept the classic Monopoly rules, so everyone could jump right in and focus on learning about the decade. We worked hard to include facts and visuals from the 1960s, using fact cards, colorful art, and real locations to capture the vibe of the era. Here’s how my learning connects to some of the core competencies from the course, and why I believe the story of equality in the 1960s is most important.

Core Competency Reflection

I gather and synthesize information to develop logical conclusions, such as when…

We chose Monopoly as our base because it’s familiar, which meant players could focus on the content instead of learning new rules. We made sure that facts and history were present in every part of the game—not just on the fact cards, but also in the locations, characters, and even the jail and free parking cards. This approach helped us create a game that was both fun and informative. The feedback we received showed that players enjoyed the art and learned a lot from the way we presented the information.

An example of where I built upon someone else’s ideas is…

Throughout the project, I made sure everyone’s voice was heard. If someone had a suggestion for a card design or a historical fact, I encouraged them to share it and helped figure out how it could fit into the game. This prevented any one person from taking over and made the final product a true group effort. By building on each other’s ideas, we made the game more creative and ensured that all group members felt valued.

I look for, develop and weigh different perspectives and pieces of evidence, as demonstrated by…

When our group discussed what story or theme was most important for the 1960s, we had a lot of options. But for me, the most important topic was the changes for equality during that decade. I believe this is the most significant story because it directly affects my family and me. My mom works downtown in a leadership role for recruitment at her company, and the changes in women’s roles in the 1960s—like increased education, employment opportunities, and equal pay—made her career possible. Without that shift, she might not have had the same opportunities.

On a larger scale, society as a whole recognizes the inequalities of the 1960s as significant. The Black Rights Movement greatly improved rights for Black people, and there was a massive cultural shift for women of all races, especially with the introduction of the birth control pill, which gave women more independence. These changes were not just personally significant, but also socially and historically significant. Feminism, the Black Civil Rights Movement, Indigenous Rights, and LGBT Rights all made progress through protest and discussion in the 1960s. Modern society and many of our current laws can be traced back to the cultural shifts of this decade.

Overall, this project taught me a lot about teamwork, organizing information creatively, and understanding why certain historical events matter. The 1960s changes for equality are important to me personally, socially, and historically, and I’m proud that our game helped highlight these stories.

Science 10

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Science 10 – Core Competency Reflection Writing

Critical and Reflective Thinking Reflection.

I take risks and recognize that I may not be immediately successful. I always take risks in my classes by answering questions to the best of my ability without searching it up and cheating. I am not always right, and the failure teaches me what I did wrong. I recognize that taking risks is important for learning, so I became comfortable with that during this science 10 course. An example of this is when learning chemistry Lewis dots. I needed help from the teacher to understand how they work. If I didn’t get help I wouldn’t have been able to learn it by myself. Another thing I do is I also examine my thinking, seek feedback, reassess my work, and adjust. During science 10, I would ask for feedback from my peers and teacher to provide other ideas, and build on my own. Being able to compare what I think with other people can help me be more successful in the course ny making me consider other point of views, and adjusting what I think accordingly.

Personal Awareness and Responsibility Reflection

I am flexible and open-minded; I can explain more than one perspective and consider implications. I always make sure to keep an open mind while learning. Keeping an open mind allows me to accept when I am wrong, and learn from the mistakes I make. Being open minded helps me learn better and become a better problem solver. I also represent my learning and my goals and connect these with my previous experiences. I accept constructive feedback and use it to move forward. Over the years, I have learned that constructive criticism is very important for success. During Science 10 I would often ask for feedback, whether it is good or critical. I tried to get feedback whenever we did labs, a good example is when we did our litmus paper lab. I asked Mr. Raue to make sure me and my partner were doing the procedure right, and he helped us adjust, and then confirmed we were doing it correctly. Getting feedback ensures you know what you are doing well, and what you need to work on. Being aware of what you need to work on is crucial, it allows me to become a better student.

Communication Reflection

In discussions and conversations, I am focused and help to build and extend understanding. I always try my best to stay on topic during class time to help me better understand the concepts we learn in class. Doing this ensures I learn better, and the people around me also stay focused. I also try to be active in conversations with my peers, as I find talking with others about new information helps me learn better. I also acquire information about complex and specialized topics from various sources, synthesize it, and present it with thoughtful analysis. During class, whenever I did research for projects or tests, I made sure to use various sources. Doing this helps me better understand the topic by letting me see several different perspectives. Comparing the same information across several different, reliable sources can also help me fact check what I am learning.

What is one thing you felt you have improved on this semester? 

One thing I feel I have improved on this semester is my ability to take notes. During our biology unit throughout the spring, I found that there was so much information that we were learning. I felt overwhelmed, so I began to take notes to summarize the main topics of the unit. Ever since that unit, I have been now taking notes in all my classes to help me study. I found taking notes helps me stay organized, while also staying focused on what I need to remember for tests. This ability to take notes is going to benefit me greatly in future courses. Almost all courses require memorization, so my note taking will come in handy for grades 11 and 12.

The artifact I chose was some notes I took for my final test for the bio unit. I was extremely proud of my note taking for this test, and I am happy with the detail I included. I wanted this to be my artififact because this was one of my best sets of notes, and like what I said earlier, I am very proud of how I got better at writing notes. I feel this picture represents my growth well.

Are there any other comments on your experience in this course?

Science 10 this semester was good. Going into the course, I did not feel too passionate about learning science, but by the end of it I realized some parts of it are interesting, such as learning how the world around us works through physics and biology. However, I am disapointed we never got to learn about astronomy. I am interested in space, so it’s too bad we did not have time to do that unit.

CLE 10 Career Report Project Reflection

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Curricular Competency Reflection

I chose entrepreneur, employment recruiter, and recreation worker as my 3 careers. The reason I chose these 3 was because they were my top 3 matches on myblueprint. I also chose them because I found these 3 interesting when I learned about their summaries. Some key takeaways I had after learning about the careers was I learned more about the college process and the steps it takes to get in, and what happens after and during university. This project also taught me that there is a vast variety of career option in Canada, and there is work for many different types of interests.

In terms of what I want to do in university, I think I want to pursue business, marketing, and economic related courses at UBC or SFU. To get there, I need to maintain high grades every year in high school, and take any required high school courses for a program I want to take in university. If I want to prepare for the future, I got build good habits of organization, as well as strengthening my work ethic even further. Developing good academic habits, will set me up for success in post-secondary.

Core Competency Reflection

My strategies for collecting relevant information for specific tasks include…

To collect information that is relevant, I make sure to fact check all the research I do. I fact check by making sure the websites I use are reliable. I may also use multiple websites that all answer the same question to make sure the information is consistent across the internet.

One strategy or activity that stimulates my imagination is…

I find that my imagination starts working well if I can focus. When I was working on this project, I became focused by making a good work environment around myself that is quiet, organized and comfortable. My imagination works best under these conditions.

An example of where I built upon someone else’s ideas is…

I built upon others ideas when I did my research for the project. I would take the studies that others did online, and rephrase their information to use for my own project. I would also add my own twists to the information to make it unique for the project.

R3 – Harajuku Fashion

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I think Harajuku fashion is very strange, but also a lot more colorful compared to Canadian fashion. I like how Harajuku fashion encourages people to dress however they want, and to not care about what other people think. I believe that is something we also try to do in Canada, since there are a lot of different styles you will see in Canada. After watching videos in class, I liked some Harajuku outfits that used thrifted American clothing. I remember seeing a man in one of the videos we watched, and he was wearing thrifted clothing. His outfit had plain colors and that is something that resonates with me. I also like to thrift and wear plain colors such as black, grey, and white. I think Harajuku is popular among younger generations because it is a way for them to self express and stand out amongst other people. I also see it as a way for the youth to not listen to adults, and to be more independant. I think in Canada the youth likes to be more independant too.

I definitley value fashion. I would say most of the clothes I wear are either athletic wear or streetwear. I get this style from social media influencers, other athletes, and from even friends. I do like how I dress, I think it represents the person I am well. If I had unlimited money for clothes, I would buy a lot more sneakers.

I do not know what fashion will be like in the future since it always changes. My best guess is it will be similar to what fashion is like now because comfortable clothing such as sweats and hoodies are popular. Everyone likes to be comfortable, so that is why I do not think that will change.

R2 – Sando

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I think Japan is creative with how they make their sandwiches because they have so much diversity within their cuisine. They can make ham sandwiches like in Canada, but they also make fruit, egg, katsu, tuna, and even noodle sandwiches. The bread used in Japanese sandwiches “sandos” usually does not taste very strong, and has a light, fluffy texture. This is why I think Japanese people try many different sandwich fillings, because it would still taste good.

The most creative meal I have had was fried rice made from cauliflower, instead of rice. I think it would be good in a sandwich since fried rice has good flavor, and is not too overpowering. However, I do think that fried rice might be too messy to put in a sandwich.

If I could try any Japanese sandwich, I would be interested to try the noodle sandwich. It seems very unique and different compared to a sandwich I would have in Canada.

If offered by him, would you eat a part of Anpanman’s head? Why??

If I was offered to eat a part of Anpanman’s head, I would decline. He is a living character in the anime, and it feels wrong to be eating something that was attached to him.

R1 – Valentine’s Day

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The way Japan celebrates Valentines Day is similar and different to how Canada celebrates it. One notable difference in Japan is they have a follow-up holiday one month after Valentines Day. The day is called “White Day” and on that day whoever was gifted chocolates on Valentines Day must return the chocolates back to the giver. Although we do not have this tradition in Canada, it is similar to what we do on Valentines Day. In Canadian Culture it is common to exchange gifts on Valentines Day, we just don’t have a one month gap in between. Another Japanese tradition is this concept called “giri-choco” that reflects social obligations and the importance of maintaining relationships. Giri-choco is typically only given out by women, so I do not think it is a tradition Canada should have. I agree with the message that it is always important to maintain relationships, however, I think both sides should give gifts. An additional difference they have in Japan is they have a very strong confess culture. It is common to confess your feelings to someone on Valentines Day before you even get to know them properly. I don’t think that this is a tradition that Canada should adopt, I feel it is better to get to know someone before you commit to a relationship.

Favourite Recipe

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Breakfast Hash

Making and Sharing Reflection

When I made this recipe, I had to use the right equipment, technology and process to complete it properly. For the equipment, I used a cutting board, knives, a cheese grater, a fork, pans, a plate, small measures, a cooling rack, a metal spatula, and a cast iron pan. For technology, I used the stove top to fry the vegetables, and the oven to bake it. During the process, I used my knife skills, used the par cooking strategy, and the sauteing method for the potatoes. The reason this recipe was a success was because I did these steps correctly, and communicated well with my group to improve our work speed.

Core Competency Reflection

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

On cooking days, I demonstrate good communication by talking with my group before we begin the lab. I like to check with everyone that they know what tasks they need to do, and if they need any help doing it. Making sure everyone knows what they are doing before helps with efficiency, and it makes the lab less stressful and more enjoyable.

As an active listener, I notice that I…

When the teacher is doing a demonstration of the meal we are going to cook, I use my active listening skills to help me understand what I am going to do. I notice that it is important to use your eyes when listening. Its good to visually take note of the ingredients, equipment and procedures. It is also good to make eye contact with the teacher, to let them know you are listening.

I show others that I truly value their contributions by…

I show others that I am grateful for their contributions by verbally saying thanks and by helping them in return. If you tell someone thanks, it let’s them know that you value what they provided.

When I need to work collaboratively with people I don’t know well, I…

During cooking labs, I have been with several groups that I did not know very well. To get to know them better, I try to be as friendly as possible, and openly communicate about the lab. The key to working well with new people is communication.

Creative Writing 10

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Core Competency Reflection

One of the ways I ensure my group is clear on the common purpose is to…

I make sure that my group is clear on the common purpose by openly communicating. I make sure to go over the task at hand with my group before starting. I will talk to my group and clarify everyones role, and how they will contribute to the project/assignment. By commuinicating with the group, everyone will know what to do, which means everyone can contribute towards completing the task.

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

I use my communication skills when I have a question for a classmate or my teacher. It is important for me to communicate clearly and purposefully so I can get my point across accurately to the other person. By making sure that I clearly state my question, I will be able to get the answer I need. If I do not communicate properly, then I might not be able to get the help that I need to be successful.

CPR Reflection

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My Learning of CPR

First-aider practising chest compressions on a CPR training dummy.

Dalton, Clayton. “For Many, a ‘natural Death’ May Be Preferable to Enduring CPR.” NPR, 29 May 2023. NPR, https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/05/29/1177914622/a-natural-death-may-be-preferable-for-many-than-enduring-cpr.

CPR Reflection

One thing I learned during this unit is when performing CPR, you must push so hard to the point where you can break someones ribs.

A takeaway I got from this unit is heart attacks can happen to anyone, even to young people and healthy people.

This unit connects to the Nutrition Unit because eating healthy helps prevent heart attacks and strokes. If you follow a good diet, like the diets we learned about before, your risks will lower.

Core Competency Reflection

One lesson that stimulated my thinking about the importance of CPR was…

When I learned that heart attacks could happen to young, healthy people, this made me realize that it is important for me to learn to do CPR. There is a small chance that peers my age that are around me could get a heart attack.

One of the ways I ensure my group is clear on what we are supposed to do is to… 

Me and my group kept checking in with eachother and talking. Proper communication and asking questions to eachother made sure that everyone knew what they were doing.

When I need to work collaboratively with people I don’t know well, I… 

When I work with new people I dont know, I make sure to introduce myself and be kind. When it comes to doing tasks as a group, I make sure to communicate and not hesitate to ask questions if they understand the material better than me.

Math 10 Core Competency Assignment

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My Artifact:

Core Competency Assessment

I know that study habits can have both positive and negative consequences, including determining how well I do on quizzes and tests. This year, I planned to develop good study habits to help me succeed in this course. So far I have done a decent job sticking to my plan. For the first part of the year I would study only the night before: I would usually do the unit review lesson, do extra questions, and review my notes. In November I now start to study 2 or even 3 nights before to prepare myself even more. I have learned that the earlier I start to study, the better I remember the information. The picture I choose for my artifact is an example of me studying a new formula we learned in the most recent unit.

This year, I will respectfully advocate for my needs by asking for help when I need it. A few times this semester I have been confused or unsure about concepts. In order to help me understand, I have made an effort to ask for help from either the teacher or the student helper. Some times I will also ask my friends for help if they understand it. Overall, I try to ask for help from others.

Some of the things I plan to do to stay mentally and physically healthy include: taking breaks when I feel mentally fatigued, getting enough sleep every might to be able to think my best, and eat healthy as much as I can to feel energized and to boost my thinking. If I do these things I can boost my academic performance.