Taehee's Portfolio

Smart Goals and Vision Board

January 15, 2026 / Taehee

Goal Progress:
I have made progress toward my goals since creating my vision board. I’ve been paying more attention to my grades in the four core subjects and French, and I check them often to make sure I’m doing well. I also study French more consistently so I can work toward getting a B1 on the DELF exam. For my dog, I started watching YouTube tutorials and practicing new tricks in short training sessions.

Challenges:
One challenge I’ve faced is managing my time. Sometimes schoolwork, studying French, and training my dog can feel overwhelming. I plan to set a schedule so I can stay more organized. The dog teaching isn’t always easy so I try to make the steps easier.

Accomplishments:
I’m proud that I’ve been keeping my grades strong and staying focused in my core classes. I’m also proud that I haven’t given up on learning French, even when it gets hard. Starting to train my dog is another accomplishment that shows I’m becoming more responsible. These achievements match the future I pictured for myself on my vision board.

Support System:
I’ve received support from my teachers, family, and online resources. Their encouragement helps me stay motivated and reminds me that my goals are achievable.

Next Steps:
My next steps are to keep monitoring my grades, continue studying French for the DELF exam, and practice teaching my dog new tricks regularly. By staying consistent, I hope to reach all my goals by the end of the year.

Social Studies Unit 2: Visual Presentation

January 5, 2026 / Taehee

The task was to make a visual presentation that explained the positive and negative impacts of the postal service on American society. I chose to do my presentation in this format because visuals make the information easier to understand and more engaging for the audience. By combining text with images, I was able to highlight the main ideas from my essay in a clear and creative way.

Reflection

One thing that I think I did well was making the information clear and easy to understand by using visuals to support my points. One thing that I think I need to work on for next time is improving the speech and not many people visited me.

My video

Social Studies Unit 2: Essay

January 5, 2026 / Taehee

To write my essay, I first studied how transportation and communication developed in America before 1775 and how the postal service expanded by the late 1800s. I brainstormed ideas using the Graphic organizer and gathered evidence from sources such as Britannica and National Geographic. I then organized my thoughts into an outline to make sure my essay had a clear structure. After drafting the essay, I revised it by checking my topic sentences, transitions, and making sure my evidence supported my claim. Finally, I edited the minor problems and formatting to prepare the final version.

Reflection

One thing I still need to learn to do is improve my transitions between paragraphs so that my essay flows more smoothly and my ideas connect more naturally. One thing I did well in my essay was explaining both the positive and negative impacts of the postal service clearly and supporting my ideas with strong evidence from multiple sources.

Unit 2 Science Body System

December 15, 2025 / Taehee

Essential Question and Standard Reflection

The essential question I chose was B: How do our body systems work together when we play our favorite sport? Learning about cells and human body systems helped me understand that playing soccer depends on multiple systems working together at the cellular level. Muscle cells need oxygen and nutrients to move, which are supplied by lung cells in the respiratory system and red blood cells in the circulatory system. Nerve cells in the nervous system send signals that tell muscle cells when to contract, allowing controlled movements like running, kicking, and changing direction. Inside muscle cells, mitochondria use the oxygen and nutrients to produce energy needed for continuous activity. This connects to the idea that the body is a system of subsystems because each system has a specific role but relies on other systems to function. Since all systems are made of specialized cells and even smaller organelles, this shows that movement during soccer is the result of many levels of organization working together.

Learning Experiences

Two learning experiences that helped me the most were the VR human body project and the dissections. The VR activity was impactful because it allowed me to visually explore how body systems interact in real time, helping me see connections between organs and systems instead of imagining them from notes. The dissections were also memorable because seeing real organs made the structure and function of systems more realistic and easier to understand. As a visual and hands-on learner, these experiences helped me better connect cells, organs, and systems and understand how they work together during activities like soccer.

Improvements

If I could improve one aspect of my learning in this unit, it would be checking the rubric more carefully and working toward extension (L4) opportunities. By using the rubric earlier in the process, I could make sure my work fully meets L3 expectations the first time and avoid missing key details. Actively aiming for extensions would push me to deepen my understanding instead of stopping once the basic requirements are met. This may help me in 8th grade. In the future, focusing on the rubric and extension tasks would help me challenge myself more and produce higher-level work.

Art Impactful Poster

December 12, 2025 / Taehee

The tittle of this art work is Don’t Scroll Life Away.

Intended Audience & Message

This artwork is aimed at teenagers and young adults who spend large portions of their day on social media. The message is a reminder to be mindful of screen time and to reconnect with real‑world experiences, relationships, and environments before they slip away unnoticed.

Art design

I used several design strategies to make my artwork stronger and more meaningful. I included repetition by drawing four ghost-like faces around the poster, which helps show how constant distractions from social media can surround someone from every direction. I also used a short, catchy slogan placed in the center so the message is easy to notice and remember. The human face of the girl sinking into her phone was added to create empathy, because people connect more emotionally when they see another person. I also used icons and symbolism, like the phone representing the main source of distraction and the ghosts symbolizing how screen time can “pull you in” and make real life fade away. Finally, I used color psychology by choosing dark and grey tones to create a gloomy mood, helping the viewer feel the seriousness of the message. All of these strategies work together to make the artwork more impactful and help the audience understand the warning behind the slogan.

Unit 3 Math Percentage

December 11, 2025 / Taehee

U (Understand): I understand that percentages are a way to show a part of a whole as a fraction of 100. I can calculate the percentage of a number, find the total amount when given a percentage, and solve problems involving percent increase or decrease. I also understand that percentages are very useful in real life for things like finding discounts, taxes, tips, and calculating interest rates.

N (New information): I learned new information about how to apply percentages in real-life situations. For example, I learned how to calculate a commission from a sale, how to find a subtotal before adding tax, and how to figure out simple interest rates on money. I also learned about different models to help solve percentage problems, like tape diagrams and double number lines, which make it easier to visualize and compare percentages.

I (Interesting): I found it interesting how percentages are used in nutrition labels to show how much of each nutrient is in our food. For example, a label might say a serving has 10% of the daily recommended sugar, protein, or fat. Even though 10% seems small, it can mean very different things depending on the nutrient or the total serving size—10% of calories from sugar in a candy bar is very different from 10% of protein in a healthy meal. It’s also interesting to see how these percentages help people make decisions about what to eat and how much, and how math connects directly to health. This made me realize that percentages are important information that affects daily choices, like energy, nutrition, and even long-term health.

T (Tricky): The tricky part for me was understanding the real-life vocabulary used in word problems. Words like “commission,” “subtotal,” “simple interest rate,” “withdrawal,” “markup,” can be confusing because each word changes how I set up the problem. Some problems combine several of these terms, like calculating the commission on a sale and then adding tax, which makes it more challenging. I had to carefully read and think about what each term meant in the situation to solve the problem correctly. Using models like tape diagrams and double number lines helped, but applying them with real-life vocabulary was the hardest part.

Unit 2 Proportionality & Scale Drawing

December 2, 2025 / Taehee

U: What do you understand in this unit?

In Unit 2, I learnt how to use a scale factor to enlarge or reduce objects or spaces accurately. I understand how perimeter and area change when using a scale factor, and that when calculating area, you have to use exponents and square the scale factor to get the correct measurement. Finally, I understand that scale is a way to represent real objects or spaces in a different size while keeping all proportions correct.

N: What new information did you learn in this unit?

I learned a lot in this unit. I now understand how scale works and how it can be used to enlarge or reduce objects or spaces proportionally. I also learned that when working with scale, you never divide the measurements; instead, you multiply by the scale factor. I learned how scaling affects perimeter and area, and that for area, you have to use exponents and square the scale factor to get the correct answer. I learnt scales. For example, if a map says 1 inch equals 5 miles, the scale factor helps us figure out the actual distance.

I: What was interesting in this unit?

I found it interesting to learn how maps use scale to show real places on paper. It’s intresting that very large areas, like cities or countries, can be shown smaller while keeping the distances correct. This helps us understand how far things really are and compare places more easily. I also liked seeing how the numbers in the scale tell us exactly how measurements on the map relate to real life, which shows how useful scale can be in everyday situations.

T: What was tricky for you in this unit?

The trickiest part of this unit was two things. First, working with different units and converting them correctly was hard. I had to make sure centimeters, meters, or other units matched the problem, or the answer would be wrong. Second, calculating area was tricky because I had to remember to use exponents and also multiply them with the scale factor. Even though it was challenging, practicing with ixl helped me get better at handling scales with different units.

Art, Self-Expression and Persistence

October 24, 2025 / Taehee

My final clay pieces and graffiti name both show different parts of who I am. The 8 ball guitar pick holder represents my creative and chill side — I like music and I’m always finding ways to make things that feel unique to me. The tall pencil holder shows my organized and practical side, since I like keeping my space neat and ready to work. My graffiti name connects to my more expressive and bold side — it shows confidence and style, and it’s a way of saying who I am without words. I included symbols like bow, ball 8, party,. Together, these pieces show that I’m both creative and focused, with my own mix of art, music, and individuality.

I showed persistence while making these two pieces by not giving up when things got hard. With the clay, I had to fix cracks and reshape parts that didn’t turn out right the first time. I kept trying until it looked the way I wanted. For my name drawing, I spent extra time adding details and making sure the design matched my ideas. The color blending was really hard. Even when I felt stuck or unsure, I kept working and stayed focused. That helped me finish both projects and feel proud of what I created.

Social Studies Unit 1: Media Presentation

October 10, 2025 / Taehee

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What are some pieces of feedback that you received and then incorporated into your work?

Several peers mentioned that while your presentation was enthusiastic and well-organized, you occasionally forgot what to say. You took that feedback seriously and practiced more before your next presentation to improve your fluency and confidence. You also worked on strengthening your ending and adding interesting ideas, which were highlighted as positives in the evaluations.

Explain 1 thing that you are proud of from this unit.

I am proud of your confident delivery and clear explanation of the content. Multiple friends noted that my enthusiasm and strong organization, which shows that I communicated my ideas effectively and kept the audience engaged.

Explain 1 thing that you want to keep working on.

I want to keep working on memorization and flow—making sure I don’t forget what to say during my presentation and stutter. Practicing more and using note cards while still sounding natural.

What is Bias?

Bias is when someone has a preference or opinion that affects how they think or act, often without realizing it. It can lead people to favor one idea, person, or group over another unfairly. Bias can come from personal experiences, culture, or what we’ve been taught, and it can influence decisions, behavior, and how we see the world.

One Positive Outcome of People Sharing the Same Perspective

When people share the same perspective, it can lead to strong teamwork and unity. For example, in a group project, if everyone agrees on the goal and how to achieve it, they can work more efficiently and avoid conflicts. Shared perspectives can build trust and help people feel more connected.

One Negative Outcome of People Sharing the Same Perspective

If everyone has the same perspective, it can limit creativity and problem-solving. Without different viewpoints, a group might miss better ideas or fail to see potential problems. This can lead to “groupthink,” where people go along with the majority even if it’s not the best choice.

Math Unit 1 Ratios

September 19, 2025 / Taehee

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U: What do you understand in this unit?

I understand that a ratio is a way to compare two quantities, and that equivalent ratios can be used to solve problems. I also learned how to identify proportional relationships using tables, graphs, and equations, and how the constant of proportionality helps describe how one quantity changes in relation to another.

N: What new information did you learn in this unit?

I learned what Cop is, how to use tables and graphs to represent proportional relationships, and how to write equations like y=kx to describe them. I also learnt is whether the graph is proportional.

I: What was interesting in this unit?

It was interesting to see how real-world problems—like comparing prices or speeds—can be solved using ratios and proportions. I liked how graphs can show a straight line through the origin when a relationship is proportional. It made math feel more connected to everyday life.

T: What was tricky for you in this unit?

Understanding when a relationship is not proportional was a bit tricky at first. Sometimes the numbers look similar, but the constant of proportionality isn’t the same. Also, remembering to label axes correctly and interpret graphs accurately took some practice.