Photography- Scrapbook Photo and About Me

1. Who are you and why did you take this course?
– I Just wanted to try something new. I took this photography class because I always liked taking pictures and thought it would be fun to learn how to do it better, and to learn how to use an actual camera instead of just using my phone.

2. What did you learn in the course?
– I learned a lot! Like how to use a camera the right way, not just pointing and shooting. We covered things like making a picture look good with good lighting, different types of shots, and using Adobe Photoshop to edit photos.

3. How do you feel about photography? About your photography?
– I think photography is really cool.  My photos are not the best, but they are getting better. Sometimes I still get a bit confused on how to adjust certain things on the camera. Overall am very glad that I took this class.

4. What were some major challenges you overcame during this class?
– Figuring out how to get the lighting right was a bit of a challenge for me. Using Photoshop was also a bit challenging, there are so many different things you can do on it and I felt a little confused and overwhelmed at times.

5. How will you use photography in the future?
– I’ll probably use it for fun mostly. Taking pictures of friends, family, and cool events to remember them. It’s a nice hobby to have. I don’t have an actual camera so maybe I can buy one, or get a secondhand one, and just have it as something I do for fun.

My Scrapbook 🙂

What Darwin Never Knew- Question

How did the discovery of DNA prove that Darwin’s theory of evolution was correct and how does it change the way we view evolution today and into the future? 

Darwin’s theory of evolution stated that all of life is related and has descended from a common ancestor. That is, complex creatures evolve from more simplistic ancestors, these adaptations occur depending on the environment that the animal lives in, or the tasks that they do to survive. Darwin saw that the animals that survived the best, were the animals that were best suited for their environment. For example, the pocket mice in the video ‘What Darwin Never Knew’ would develop different colored fur, depending on if they lived on rocks or sand. If they lived on the rocks, they would have darker fur for better camouflage, while if they lived on the sand, they would have lighter fur, this was a big way of survival for them, and boosted their overall “Fitness,” as their predators were less likely to spot and kill them. Another example is swimming iguanas. Iguanas used to be strictly land animals, but once Charles Darwin discovered them on the Galapagos islands swimming in the water, it made him realize that they had evolved from their ancestors. The Iguanas had to adapt to the water in to survive, this meant to tackle the harsh environment of the ocean in order to relocate and find food. So over time, they learned how to survive by using the environment surrounding them. 

Because of the modifications that took place during DNA replication, that enabled for longer life expectancy and safety, the discovery of DNA offers substantial proof that Darwin’s theory of evolution was accurate. All living things have DNA as their genetic makeup, and it serves as a method for the transfer of traits from one generation to the next. DNA can undergo mutations as well, which can result in genetic variation that natural selection can influence. DNA analysis has made it possible for researchers to record the evolutionary development of many species and to find evidence for common ancestry and descent. All living things have a similar genetic code, according to DNA research, and the variations between species are the result of gradual genetic modifications. Another example incudes the Finches that Darwin discovered on the Galapagos Islands. He thought they were separate species, then soon realized that they were all the same creature, simply different variations depending on the island they lived on. The birds have inherited variation in the bill shape. For example, some individuals have wide, deep bills and others have thinner bills. The large-billed birds feed more efficiently on large, hard seeds, whereas smaller-billed birds feed more efficiently on small, soft seeds. 

 

 

Over time the discovery of DNA has also facilitated the creation of established technologies, including genetic engineering and gene editing, that may one day alter the direction of evolution. With the use of these technologies, it is possible to alter DNA and produce new genetic features that may be utilized to improve human health or solve environmental problems. 

In conclusion, the founding of DNA has strengthened the case for the accuracy of Darwin’s theory of evolution and deepened the understanding of the processes behind genetic diversity and inheritance. While humans continue to investigate the potential of genetic technology, it has also created new opportunities for the future of evolution in living beings. 

Sources:

Theory of Evolution (nationalgeographic.org) 

Darwin, evolution, & natural selection (article) | Khan Academy 

 Darwin’s Theory of Evolution Proved by Pigeon DNA (ibtimes.co.uk) 

 

 

 

week 14- Math 10

In week 14 we learned about point-slope. This will help you a lot in this unit, and its is pretty easy to learn. Point slope form is used to represent a straight line using its slope and a point on the line. That means, the equation of a line whose slope is ‘m’ and which passes through a point.  You can express the equation of a straight line using point-slope form. Here is the formula:

m(x – x1) = y – y

  • (x, y) represents a random point on the line (which should be kept as variables while applying the formula).
  • (x1, y1) is a fixed point on the line.
  • m represents the slope of the line

If we had to put an equations into point-slope, we’d do this:

the points that the line goes through: (2, -3) and the slope is (-1/2).

Solution:

The point on the line is: (x1, y1) = (2, -3)

The slope of the line is: m = (-1/2)

The equation of the line is found using the point slope form:
y − y1 = m(x − x1)
y − (−3) = (−1/2)(x − 2)
y + 3 = (−1/2)x + 1

Subtracting 3 from both sides,
y = (−1/2)x − 2

Week 6- Math 10

This week in Polynomials, we learned how to solve different equations, and we use lots of multiplication to solve these equations. The easiest to understand, and most visual method, is the multiplication box. This is one of my favorite ways to do multiplication because it is nice for me to see all of the numbers layed out so that I don’t miss anything. The box looks like this:

                     If we have a question like this:

              (5x + 4) (7x + 8)

   We write the box like this:

In the second picture, I multiplied the 5x and the 7x to get 35×2, 4·7x to get 28x, 5x · 8 to get 40, and 4·8 to get 32.  now, to get the final answer, you add 40x + 32 which equals 72 and then you add 35x + 28x equals 63 , then you add 72 + 63 = 135 which is your final answer. 

 

 

 

 

Week 2- Math 10

In week 2, we learned about changing negative exponents, into positive exponents. We do this because it is easier to work with positive exponents while solving an equation.

When a number has a negative exponent, imagine there is a 1 underneath like a fraction. For example, 5^-3/1, to make it a positive exponent, you are basically just switching the places so that the one is on the top and the 5^-3 is on the bottom, but instead of it being negative, it is a positive exponent. 1/5^3

Core Competencies

I use my communication skills in Foods 10, it is very important for people to use communication while cooking with others, especially when working with groups of four. Without communicating with your partners, you will not be able to get anything done and nothing will turn out good. It is also way more organizing so you can tell people which job or task you are doing, and everyone can work around that. Communication is a great way to solve problems, talking things out with other people is a very important factor, in every single class. For example, my group forgot to use the jalapeno pepper in the salsa, so we had to talk and figure things out after that. I will further develop my thinking skills because I am a pretty social person once I know my partners in group projects, so it is easy for me to always figure things out.