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Business & Entrepreneurship 12 Core Competencies Self-Assessment

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Name: Arshdeep Saran
Date: April 14, 2025 

Strengths (I am good at…)
I am good at coming up with creative business ideas, working with others in group projects, and staying organized with deadlines. I also feel confident when presenting in front of the class or pitching an idea. 

Examples and Evidence of My Strengths (I know this because…)
I know this because in our last group project, I helped come up with the idea for our app that teaches teens about gambling. I also kept our team on track by organizing who would do what and making sure everything was ready before the due date. My group said I was a good leader and that I explained our idea clearly during the pitch. 

My Plan to Reach My Goals (To do this I will…)
To reach my goals, I will keep practicing my speaking skills, especially when I’m nervous. I’ll also keep taking notes and asking questions so I fully understand everything. Outside of class, I’ll try more real-world experiences like selling things online or helping with marketing to build my skills. 

My Goals (I can get better at…)
I can get better at managing my time when I have a lot of projects or assignments at once. Sometimes I leave things to the last minute, so I want to work on spreading things out better and starting earlier. 

Foundations 11 Self Assessment

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Name: Arshdeep Saran
Date: March 19, 2025 

 

MY STRENGTHS 

What are things that I am good at? 

  • Understanding and applying statistical concepts 
  • Using Desmos and Excel for calculations and graphing 
  • Working collaboratively in group activities 
  • Staying organized with assignments and deadlines 

EXAMPLES OF MY STRENGTHS 

I know this because: 

  • I have consistently completed assignments accurately and on time. 
  • I helped classmates understand statistical concepts by explaining them clearly. 
  • My ability to use Desmos and Excel has improved, and I have used them effectively in projects. 
  • I participated in group activities where I contributed ideas and calculations. 

MY GOALS 

What are things I can get better at? 

  • Improving my ability to solve complex word problems 
  • Asking for help more often when I don’t understand something 
  • Enhancing my time management for larger assignments and projects 

MY PLAN 

What can I do to achieve my goals? 

  • Practice breaking down word problems into smaller steps before solving them 
  • Ask my teacher or peers for clarification when needed instead of struggling alone 
  • Use a planner or digital reminders to keep track of deadlines and study sessions 

 

Reflection on Foundations 11 

So far in Foundations 11, I have developed stronger problem-solving skills, especially in statistics and data management. I have improved my ability to use tools like Desmos and Excel to analyze data and complete assignments efficiently. One of the biggest changes I’ve noticed is my ability to work collaboratively in group settings, where I have contributed to discussions and problem-solving. 

One notable experience was working on a statistics project where I used Excel to organize and analyze data. This project helped me understand real-world applications of statistics and improved my technical skills. Additionally, I have been more consistent with daily practice and have started asking for help when I need it, which has made a big difference in my understanding of concepts. 

Moving forward, I aim to work on my time management and problem-solving strategies to handle more complex problems effectively. By continuing to engage in class, ask questions, and apply my skills, I will continue to grow in this course. 

 

 

Strengths + Strechs Goals Evalution

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In the latter part of the semester, I continued to show my strength as an athletic basketball player by staying committed to my training, performing well in games, and being a strong team player. My mid-term goal was to improve my focus, especially in areas I’m less passionate about, like certain sports in class. While I made some progress, I still struggled at times to give full effort in those sports. If I could go back, I would remind myself to treat every activity as an opportunity to grow and try harder to push through even when I’m not fully interested. My biggest area of growth has been my ability to stay consistent in my main sport, basketball, and manage my time between school and athletics. Overall, this semester went well in terms of maintaining my strengths, but if I could start over, I would put more effort into the sports I don’t enjoy as much to show a more balanced attitude.

PHE 10 Goal Setting

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My Self-Assessment

MY STRENGTHS

What are things that I am good at?

1. Creative Thinking: I excel at generating innovative ideas and solutions.
2. Communication: I effectively convey information and ideas through various mediums.
3. Critical Thinking: I can analyze complex problems and make sound decisions.
4. Social Responsibility: I am committed to contributing positively to my community.
5. Personal Identity: I have a strong understanding of my values and beliefs.
6. Personal Awareness: I am aware of my strengths and areas for growth.

EXAMPLES OF MY STRENGTHS

I know this because? (provide evidence)

1. Creative Thinking: I developed a unique marketing campaign that increased our social media engagement by 30%.
2. Communication: I delivered a presentation that received positive feedback from peers and supervisors.
3. Critical Thinking: I solved a major project issue by implementing a new strategy, which resulted in a 15% increase in efficiency.
4. Social Responsibility: I organized a community clean-up event, which had a turnout of over 50 volunteers.
5. Personal Identity: I wrote an essay on my cultural heritage, which helped me reflect deeply on my values.
6. Personal Awareness: I regularly seek feedback from colleagues and mentors to improve my skills.

MY GOALS

What are things I can get better at?

1. Creative Thinking: Enhance my ability to think outside the box and develop even more innovative ideas.
2. Communication: Improve my public speaking skills to convey ideas more effectively.
3. Critical Thinking: Develop my ability to anticipate potential problems and create proactive solutions.
4. Social Responsibility: Increase my involvement in community service and leadership roles.
5. Personal Identity: Deepen my self-awareness and understanding of my personal and professional goals.
6. Personal Awareness: Become more adept at recognizing and managing my emotions in various situations.

MY PLAN

What can I do to achieve my goals?

1. Creative Thinking: Attend workshops on creative problem-solving and practice brainstorming techniques.
2. Communication: Join a public speaking club and participate in speaking events.
3. Critical Thinking: Engage in exercises that challenge my problem-solving skills, such as puzzles or strategy games.
4. Social Responsibility: Volunteer for local non-profits and seek opportunities to lead community projects.
5. Personal Identity: Reflect regularly through journaling and seek mentorship from individuals I admire.
6. Personal Awareness: Practice mindfulness and emotional intelligence exercises to better understand and manage my emotions.

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This completes my self-assessment and sets a clear path for my continuous improvement and contribution to my personal and professional growth.

Astronomy Wonder Project

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Astronomy wonder question: What would be the effects on Human Life if Earth’s Moon disappeared?

If Earths Moon were to vanish it would bring about extensive changes, to both human existence and the environment of our planet. Lets explore some of the consequences: 

  

  1. Effects on Tides

Decreased activity, the Moons gravitational pull plays a role in shaping Earths tides. In the absence of the Moon, the flow of tides would be noticeably less dramatic, influenced by the Sun, which provides half of the tidal influence compared to the Moon. 

Impact on Marine Ecosystems, numerous marine creatures rely on patterns for feeding, reproduction and navigation. A decrease in variations could disrupt these rhythms potentially leading to population declines, among certain species and affecting marine biodiversity.  

  1. Stabilization of Earth’s Axis

    Axis Tilt Instability, seasonal changes are caused by Earth’s axial tilt; the Moon helps maintain balance to ensure its tilt does not change. The Moon keeps the axis of the Earth and therefore, the tilt stable; without the Moon extreme changes in the climate and extreme weather patterns could occur over time.

    Impact on Seasons: Higher axial tilt may bring even more intense seasons, shorter of course, but with hotter summer and colder winter or even complete absence of the seasons in some geographical regions. This would impact them majorly in areas such as agriculture, ecosystem and human settlement.

    3. Length of Day

    Slower Rotation: As has been depicted, the Moon acts as a brake and gradually reduces the speed of rotation of the Earth (a phenomenon known as tidal braking). It’s hypothesised that if the Moon were not present, this braking effect is reduced resulting in a slower rate of slowing down of a day over geological time scales.

    Impact on Circadian Rhythms: The human and other animals biological clock which is regulated by the twenty-four hour day could be affected if the length of the day is altered as changes in this would affect the sleep pattern and/ or health of the individual. 

  2. Biological and Ecological Effects

    Disruption of Nocturnal Activities: Nighttime is produced by the moonlight and many animals are influenced by it given that it is a resource that is naturally available to them. If there was no moon at all, nights would be darker than usual, and this could affect the hunting/gathering patterns of various species or the mobility of nocturnal creatures.

    Human Culture and Folklore: The Moon has different social and ritual values in the lives of numerous peoples and in their cultures, myths, and legends. These include; They would affect cultural practices, folklore as well as artistic performances.
     

  3. 5. Potential Climate Effects

    Altered Ocean Currents: Alterations to the tide could then also impact the water movement or currents, which are very vital in maintaining global temperatures. Flows changed, possibly by affecting the climate zones thereby influencing weather systems around the world.

    Long-term Climate Changes: It is said that over long periods of time, without the mechanims of the Moon moderating the tilt, drastic climate changes could affect the climate, reconfiguring the climate of certain areas.

    Conclusion 

The consequences of the moon’s absence could be catastrophic for all life on earth, especially humans. Our ecosystems would be destroyed as the tides would become shallow due to the absence in the moon’s gravitational pull, this will cause deter mental damage towards marine life because organisms like crabs, fish’s and turtles in the coastal area’s would perish. This would disrupt the balance completely because their predators no longer have a food source and us humans would be massively impacted because the sea food industry takes up over 1.7% of total food production, this might not seem like a lot, but this translates to around 179 million tons of food. This alone could starve 12% of the global population. This also effects the land animal population because most animals rely on lunar patterns for mating but without the moon the population of lots of species could decrease causing even more food shortages not only for their predators but especially for us humans. A huge thing which could quite literally destroy the planet is the weather which would become completely untraceable and out of control. The hottest and coldest places on earth would plunge so far into these temperatures it would become un-livable for lots of animals, let alone humans. Another huge thing that would happen to the Earth is the shift in its axis because when you remove the moon it only has 1.2% effect of Earth’s gravity but that’s still very significant in keeping the balance on Earth perfect to live on like us humans. There is theory that the last time the Earth’s axis moved it plunged the Earth into an ice age. This could very likely happen because when you remove the moon the Earth will tilt off its axis creating huge weather fluctuations. To conclude, these were the major things that would affect the Earth and especially human life if the Moon were to disappear, and in my opinion, humans couldn’t survive nearly as long as they did without the moon.  

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Arshdeep’s PHE 10 Goal Setting

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PHE 10 STRETCH, STRENGTH & GOALS 

The following are goals/competencies of PHE 10. 

HEALTHY + ACTIVE LIVING
Participating daily in physical activity designed to enhance and maintain health components of fitness and understand how healthy choices impact lifelong health and well-being. 

eg. I understand how healthy choices support lifelong health and well-being (nutrition, addiction, fitness, relationships)
I can identify and apply strategies to pursue personal healthy-living goals.

MENTAL WELL BEING
Participate in activities that allow us to enhance our mental health and well-being and understand how our lifestyle choices impact our lifelong health and well-being.

eg. I understand my mental well-being and can support others.
I understand factors that shape personal identities (social and cultural factors).

PHYSICAL LITERACY
Develop movement skills, abilities, self-awareness, and leadership that will allow students to safely participate in physical activities with others in variety of contexts. 

eg. I can apply specific movement skills in physical activities.
I understand the strategies needed to compete in physical activities.
I understand the rules of the physical activity.
My personal exertion level demonstrates my best effort in physical activities.
I know how to play fairly and safely in physical activities.
I can show leadership in physical activities.

SOCIAL + COMMUNITY HEALTH
Participate and develop activities that allow us to enhance and promote the mental health and well-being of our school and community.

eg. I can connect with people in class, be a good teammate, and demonstrate sportsmanlike behaviour.
I know how to avoid and respond to potentially unsafe, abusive, or vulnerable situations.
I know how to appropriately respond to discrimination, stereotyping, and bullying.
I know how to develop and maintain healthy relationships. 

 

 

Looking at the above competencies, answer the following: 

(you should have 2-3 sentences per category) 
Part 1: What areas (see above) do you think you are doing well in for PHE 10?  

I think I’m doing well in PHE 10 in terms of mental health. I recognize the value of mental health and wellbeing, and I actively look for ways to help others and myself maintain good mental health. I also have faith in my ability to recognize the elements that contribute to the formation of individual identities and to appreciate diversity in my social and cultural contexts. 

 

 
Part 2: In what areas do you need to put in more effort? ie: where are you struggling or finding things difficult? 

 

Physical literacy is one area where I still need to work harder, especially in terms of giving physical activities my all. Occasionally, I catch myself not giving it my all or failing to consistently exercise leadership during group activities. I also need to improve on my comprehension and use of the particular movement techniques and tactics required to compete successfully. 

 
Part 3: What is your goal for the second term of the semester? Where do you want to improve? How will you improve this area (be specific)? 

 

My objective for the second semester term is to become more physically literate, with a particular emphasis on giving physical activities my all and developing my leadership abilities. I will dedicate a specific amount of time each week to focused physical training sessions in order to increase my skill proficiency and level of fitness. In order to hone my leadership skills, I will also actively look for opportunities to assume leadership positions within organizations and sports teams. 

 

 

Arshdeep & Jerod’s Rube Goldberg Machine

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Youtube Video Link: https://youtube.com/shorts/sx1FQErD30k?si=L5U5-iywyfEriBtj

Our team chose to design a “Party Pooper” for our Rube Goldberg project. This is constructed from basic machinery to burst balloons at the conclusion of the celebration. Perhaps this invention will turn into the next big thing, who knows!

The fidget spinner and string pulley, which winds up as a pulley and mechanical energy, is the first step.

Step 2: Involves using a pencil to roll the ball using kinetic energy.

Step 3: Gravitational energy transforms into mechanical kenetic energy as the ball rolls down the ramp.

Step 4: The ball strikes the cup with mechanical and momentum energy.

Step 5: Apply cup pulley to pin to release elastic energy in car

Step 6: The car, consisting of an axel and wheel, descends a ramp, converting gravitational energy into mechanical kinetic energy.

Step 8: A pin on a block pops a balloon, releasing mechanical energy that transforms into sound.

Step 7: A car hits domino blocks after going down a wedge ramp.