During a project , I faced a challenging moment when I wanted to share my ideas for improving a science project. I was excited about my suggestions, but when I presented them to my teammates, one of my teammates, he thought it wasn’t good or useful. At first, I felt a wave of self-doubt wash over me. I began to question myself. However, instead of giving up, I decided to continue sharing my ideas after talking privately with the boy in my team. I took the critique as an opportunity to refine my thoughts and present them more clearly. My ideas turned out to be brilliant, and it helped my team solve the problem we were facing in the project. This experience taught me the importance of communicating “nicely” with my teams when there are problems with different opinions.
During the Apprenticeship program, I worked on a group project that involved a crime-solving game(this is a task). I felt like my role was to ask questions and help organize our thoughts, especially when my teammates felt confused. I found that by asking the right questions, I could encourage my team to think more critically about the clues we had. When we were confused about our clues, I often stepped in to help us regroup and clarify our strategy. This was important because it kept us focused and on track, preventing us from getting stuck. I noticed that when I helped organize our ideas, it made it easier for everyone to contribute their thoughts. I think my contributions really helped our team succeed in the project. By encouraging and engaging in open discussions, we were able to piece together the mystery more effectively.
I presented my 8th grade shark tank pitch to my classmate, Rebecca. My company, SawPaw, aimed to reduce plastic pollution, improve soil health, promote responsible pet ownership, and support sustainable agriculture practices to create a greener environment. SawPaw seek to do this by manufacturing biodegradable waste bags that decompose animal waste into natural fertilizer and partnering with environmental organizations and national dog parks. We worked closely with SDG 12: responsible consumption and production.
this is how I got inspired by my shark tank pitch:
This sharktank pitch inspired me to start paying attention to saving and reusing resources.
This is the recipe I used to bake brownies. It was very successful. When I shared it with my friends, it was gone very quickly.
Here are a few pictures(evidence of me baking the cake)
Resilience mindful eating 6 and 7 – 30 points
As I took my first bite of the sushi triangle, the flavor burst in my mouth. The outer layer of rice was warm and sticky. The nori wrapped around it added a special flavor. Inside, the filling was with a mix of fresh fish and crisp vegetables. Each bite was a blend of flavors and textures, creating a satisfying experience.
To eat mindfully, I followed these steps:
- I chose a calm place to eat, free from distractions. I turned off my phone and sat comfortably at a table.
- I took small bites, allowing the flavors to unfold on my palate. I focused on the texture of the rice, the firmness of the fish, and the crunch of the vegetables.
- I chewed slowly, tasting each bite and paying attention to the sensations in my mouth. I noticed how the flavors changed with each chew.
- After finishing, I took a moment to express gratitude for the meal, reflecting on the ingredients and the effort that went into preparing it.
The rice in my sushi triangle likely comes from farmers who cultivate rice paddies, often in regions with rich soil and ample water. These farmers carefully plant, tend, and harvest the rice. The sushi triangle itself is crafted by skilled sushi chefs in Japanese cuisine.
Reflection Task number 4: we played a game outside during learning lab. Everyone had a picture, we were suppose to describe and what is our image is displaying. Then order the pictures from large to zoom in. This activity helped us collaborate with everyone and help develop listening skills(listening to others).
In what ways was I…
A creative learner: I learned how to use the laser cut and laser cutted a mickey mouse.
An effective collaborator: I collaborated with my table mates, solving a mystery.
This is my first time using Laser Radiation, and learning how to use the app “inkspace” to create an image of what I want to cut. This is connecting with the TTG, effective learner. Learning and experiencing the process of laser cutting. As I familiarize myself with Inkscape, I’ve discovered its powerful tools that allow for precise design creation. The ability to manipulate shapes, apply gradients, and adjust dimensions has opened up a world of possibilities for my projects. Each feature I explore enhances my understanding of how to bring my ideas to life.
My goal was to use AI as a learning helper, but always try to understand and do the work o my own, and give credits when I use AI. To get started on my goal, I will remind myself that every time when I use AI, I should only use it to generate ideas(never copy and paste works and submit) and communicate with my teacher about when I can use AI. Specific outcomes or changes that will show my behavior that I’ve successfully achieved my goal would be when I only used AI for generating ideas for a week straight. 🤖
Photo credits : Photo by Andrea De Santis on Unsplash
From this lesson, I learned about that we should think about our words and actions mind of what we post and don’t take screenshots of what other said and send them online without one’s permission. Things on the internet are permanent, think before you post or repost. 🤐https://www.aimtechnologies.co/2023/08/23/social-media-awareness-navigating-the-digital-landscape/
From the dark blue station, The Citation Cypher, we learned how to cite sources using MLA format. This can prevent us from plagiarizing sources in the future, and help understand how to cite sources in MLA format. From the red station, Gate of Academic Integrity, we understood how we should cite our essay. (The red card gave a bad example of half cited source and half copied directly.)