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Core competency 2024

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Communication

In Photography, I presented a photo series to the class. This was a great example of communication because I explained my creative choices clearly and used the right photography terms. I also listened to feedback and responded thoughtfully. I’ve grown in my ability to present ideas confidently. Next, I’ll focus on improving my communication by practicing public speaking during future presentations.

Creative Thinking

In Photography, I did a photo composition project where I experimented with angles, lighting, and storytelling. This showed creative thinking because I found new ways to see and capture ordinary subjects. I’ve grown by taking creative risks and exploring unique perspectives. Next, I’ll push my creative thinking by trying new editing techniques and challenging myself to tell deeper stories through photos.

Critical Thinking

In Biology, I worked on a lab experiment about cellular respiration. This was a good example of critical thinking because I analyzed results, interpreted data, and found explanations for unexpected outcomes. I’ve learned to ask better questions and problem-solve through challenges. Next, I’ll continue improving my critical thinking by connecting concepts to real-world examples and digging deeper into my analysis.

Social Responsibility

In English, I took part in a group discussion on themes in literature. This showed social responsibility because I contributed to the conversation while encouraging others to share their thoughts. I’ve grown by learning to listen to different perspectives and collaborate better with my classmates. Next, I’ll continue to support group projects by helping everyone feel included and valued.

Personal and Cultural Identity

In English, I reflected on Indigenous literature and connected it to my experience as an immigrant. This showed personal and cultural identity because I realized how stories from different cultures share similar struggles and values. I’ve grown by appreciating the importance of diverse voices. Next, I’ll explore more literature from different cultures and reflect on how it connects to my own experiences.

Personal Awareness and Responsibility

In Math, I completed a difficult problem set that required focus and persistence. This showed personal awareness because I recognized my strengths in problem-solving and worked to improve in areas I found challenging. I’ve grown by learning to manage my time better and ask for help when needed. Next, I’ll stay organized and set goals to keep improving in math and other subjects.

Comparative Analysis of Crime Rates in Canada and the United States

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  1. This research aims to compare the incidence of crime in Canada and the United States to determine if Canada exhibits a lower crime rate than its southern neighbor. While both countries share similarities, Canada is often perceived as a safer nation. By examining relevant crime statistics and conducting a comparative analysis, this study seeks to provide an objective evaluation of the safety levels in both countries.
  2. Crime Rates: I have learned about the varying crime rates between the two countries, including overall crime rates, specific types of crimes, and trends over time. Criminal Justice Systems: I have gained an understanding of the similarities and differences in the criminal justice systems of Canada and the USA.
  3. Understanding crime rates is crucial for maintaining public safety and developing effective policies. By knowing the crime rates in a particular area, individuals and communities can take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their property. Policymakers rely on crime rate data to develop strategies that address specific types of crimes or high-risk areas. This information helps allocate resources, implement preventive measures, and tailor interventions to reduce crime. Furthermore, studying crime rates provides insights into the effectiveness of existing policies and helps identify trends or emerging issues that require attention. By staying informed about crime rates, society can work towards creating safer communities and fostering a sense of security for all.

 

  • Here I have shown the comparison of the average rate of homicide in Canada compared to USA.                                                                                            From looking at this graph it’s clear that Canada has a lower rate of murder.

 

  • Here I compared the mount of violent crimes in USA and Canada between year 2001 to 2010 and from 2011 to 2020 to see witch decade has more violent for each country.

            Its clear that when it come to crimes neither of the country crime rate changed for the past two decades. But it is still interesting to know that Canada’s crime has been increasing a little while USA’s decreasing a tinny bit. 

How ever it’s important to know that USA has around 48% more crimes than Canada every year!

(Over all I have learn that Canada is indeed an safer country compared to USA; however, I was not expecting an increase in the Canadian crime rate.)

 

 

Bibliography
“Canada: Violent Crime Rate 2021.” Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/525173/canada-violent-crime-rate/. Accessed 14 May 2023.
“U.S.: Reported Violent Crime 2021.” Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/191129/reported-violent-crime-in-the-us-since-1990/. Accessed 14 May 2023.
“Canada and United States Homicide Rate 2021.” Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/526539/canada-us-homicide-rate/. Accessed 14 May 2023.

 

 

Information Fluency

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A Moon Landing In 2024 

As part of NASA’s Artemis programme, SpaceX and NASA are collaborating in order to achieve the shared objective of placing humans on the moon by 2024. After the Apollo 17 mission in 1972, this mission will mark the return of humans to the lunar surface. NASA and SpaceX want to create a sustained presence on the Moon, conduct scientific research, and develop new technologies as part of the Artemis programme. Plus, with the ultimate objective of constructing a lunar base for future trips to Mars. In order to do this, NASA is creating the Orion spacecraft and the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, and SpaceX is creating the Starship lunar lander. Astronauts will be able to go from the lunar orbit to the Moon’s surface and back again using the lunar lander. In addition to working with SpaceX to create the lunar lander, NASA has already begun testing the technologies needed for the trip, including the SLS rocket and Orion ship. The Artemis programme marks a significant advance exploration in space, and the productive partnership between NASA and SpaceX may open the door for more lunar and extraterrestrial missions in the future.

The reason for witch I find this subject interesting is because we haven’t gone to the moon for the last semicentennial. And not only we are back to the Moon, but we are constructing a lunar base.

 

Breaking the Fake – viral video clip calming that asteroid collided with the moon

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This is a video that I came across in YouTube showing that an asteroid crashed into the moon on the 4th of March 2022. And I will analyze it to see if it is real or faked.                                                                                                                                                               https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfThiqDd9FA

 

When I went to the channel ViralVideoLab, but I was not sure if I could trust the information in that video, because most of its videos were based on myths and theory’s such a UFO. Plus, there was no way for me to confirmed if the creator was an expert or just a random youtuber.

 

I tried to find more about the channel on Wikipedia; however, I was not able to find anything. Nevertheless, I found out that the video actually belonged to a channel called Aleksey__n, and it also had a check letting me know that Aleksey__n was not a copy right channel unlike ViralVideoLab. And after looking through Aleksey__n videos I soon learned that he/she was a digital artist and animators. Knowing I knew that the video was not real.

 

And just to confirm my analyzes I used snopes.com. And surly, it showed that the video was indeed fake and that it was made using digital programmes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My experience at the workplace that I visited

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Take Our Kids to Work Day
2022 

I went to my mother’s office place where she works on civil engineering.
  • The sounds I heard were printer’s engine, keyboards typing noise, and people disguising about their future project such as their cost, budget, location and size. I did not smell anything special but a normal facility, it was just like a house or a school. But company recently had a small party, and so, when I entered the kitchen the smell of roasted pumpkin hit my nose. I saw people quietly doing their jobs and during the break they were talking and telling jokes to one another, they had a positive vibe. I also saw a bunch of maps that were at least one meter by length and high. The maps full of lines number then the engineers had added even more detail to them on their own. And I felt the same things that I touch in an ordinary school day, such as laptop desks and papers.

 

  • I find this work place a bit discouraging because of the fact that having to look at a screen all day long isn’t really motivating. Plus being an engineer also means that you are always competing with other companies, because in order to get a project you most first win a case. And after that you own the project then you can really start building the fecality that your company is working on.

 

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Guidelines for commenting on my blog

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Thank you for visiting my blog. Please be thoughtful and considerate when you are commenting on my work. I’m outlining some guidelines to help you with your comments.

 

  • Ask questions in your writing. Be open-ended and open-minded when writing about a topic. Convert “why?” questions into “what?” questions, for example, “why did you do this?” converted to “what happened?” or “what decisions led you to do this?” often generates more detailed and revealing answers.         

When you are questions, we are going to be able to discuss the subject with one and other with more depth.

  •     Provide lots of links to help readers learn more about your topic. 

Proving would help me understand your comments better as I would be able to your point of view on thing.

  • Pay attention to copyright. Use other people’s work with respect and link to your sources.

If you have coped something from internet it is important to provide the link of where you the information. Because it has become really easy to steal another person’s work and knowledge.

  • Think before you post. Ask yourself, is this something I want my parents, teachers, friends, strangers to see? What are the consequences if you post this?

I care about this rule because I wish to keep my blog as safe and professional as possible. Please be responsible.

Sample: My blog post is about science and historical events in the present.

“Hi Shahrad, I’m interested about your post on the new mission to the moon. I was wandering if you could keep us updated and give us your opinion on this project?”