Goal:
My goal is to improve my spoke spanish so that i am understood when I travel. This is important to me because I plan to travel to many South American countries while being able to communicate and converse with the locals.
In this unit, I want to focus on being able to buy something in a market with confidence. This is important for me because I want to possess the ability to buy souvenirs, food, clothes, drinks, etc.. with ease.
Distribution of prison population: Population Data:
For my Data visualization project i chose to represent the over representation of minorities in the Canadian justice system. I would show this data by creating 3 identical jail cells that represent 100% of each specific group (indigenous, black, and white) population. To make this data evident I would show a visually clear disparity in the cells of the minorities compared to that of the white people. Specifically Indigenous people occupy 27% of the prison system yet only occupy 5% of the overall Canadian population. Black people occupy 8% of the prison system while only making up only about 4.3% of the population. Lastly white people occupy 52.4% of the prison system while ruling the majority at 69.8% of the population.
Indigenous rate of incarceration: 0.5%
Black Incarceration rate: 0.17%
White incarceration rate: 0.07%
Explanation: From the start I immediately knew i wanted to build jail cells which would make the data feel more alive. Similarly I knew that in order to reach my goal of effectively conveying the data I would glaringly show the vast over representation for the Indigenous cell which I feel I’ve completed quite well. Along with my project came a piece of paper that I feel explains my project thoroughly:
This project represents the over representation of minorities in the Canadian Justice system based on my 2 data sets regarding prison population demographics and population based on race.
The Cells and Flowers:
The cells within the 3D visualization collectively represent 100% of each demographic group – Indigenous people, Black people, and White people. Each cell is meticulously designed to convey not just the statistical data but also the harsh realities faced by the 2 minorities in contrast with those of the White people. Similarly the flowers represents individuals incarcerated by way of their incarceration rate.
Indigenous Cells:
The Indigenous cell structure reflects their 27% representation within the justice system, despite comprising only 5% of the population, concluding an incarceration rate of 0.5% making it approximately 9x the amount of white people. The increased number of flowers inside cells symbolizes the disproportionate rate in which they are incarcerated. The overcrowded conditions within the cells visually emphasize the urgent need for addressing systemic issues.
Black Cells:
In representing the 8% incarceration rate for Black people combined with their population percentage of 4.3%, which would result in their 0.17% incarceration rate. the flowers are slightly less than that of the indigenous people while maintain the disparity between their justice system representation and their population percentage. The design incorporates both overcrowded and less crowded sections, illustrating the nuanced challenges faced by the Black community in the Canadian context.
White Cells:
The visually less flower in the White cells reflects the 52.5% representation within the justice system compared to their 69.8% population share making their incarceration rate 0.07%. The cells are more spacious with a lower incarceration rate than the other visible minorities despite their majority stand in the population.
Focus:
This project not only presents statistical data but also invites viewers to contemplate the human stories behind the numbers. By providing a 3D perspective on Canadian justice, it aims to foster awareness, understanding, and dialogue surrounding the complexities of incarceration inequities and the urgent need for reform. Through this project, I seek to encourage a thoughtful reflection on the role of the justice system in shaping the lives of these minority communities in Canada.
Reflection
Critical Thinking:
I would use the core competency regarding Critical thinking for this 3D data visualization project. I used this competency by analyzing the data creating a narrative that what my goal was for this project, to convey the need for reform and an internal look into the mistreatment and brutality these individuals face.
If i were to attempt this project again i would try and find a more accurate representation of people in the cells and possibly add labels.
Observe an organism:
4. Geosphere: Birds primarily interact with the geosphere for nesting and shelter. They utilize different materials like twigs leaves, and soil to construct their nests. They may also forage for insects, seeds, or small animals on land, interacting with the geosphere indirectly through their food sources.
Biological community
– Producers –
Producers can be described as autotrophs, an organism that can produce their own food via the process of photosynthesis
– Consumers –
Consumers are organisms that obtain their energy by consuming other organisms. Because they can’t produce their own food they rely on consuming other organic matter from producers or other consumers.
– Decomposers –
Decomposers take on an important role in decomposing/breaking down organic matter such as dead organisms. They release nutrients back into the environment allowing them to be used by producers.
Ecologically linked
– How might a food web that includes a consumer that is a threatened species (in low numbers) be affected if the consumer population continues to decline? –
If a threatened species in a food web continues to decline, it can disrupt the balance of the ecosystem. This can lead to changes in the populations of other species, affecting the overall structure and stability of the ecosystem. This is mainly because ecosystems are exactly that, a “system” and for that, any disruptions within the system can cause adverse effects within the entire ecosystem. The decline of the threatened species can also have cascading effects, impacting other species and potentially leading to shifts in community composition. Additionally, the loss of the threatened species can result in the loss of important ecological services it provides to the ecosystem. Overall, the decline of a threatened species can have significant impacts on the health and functioning of the ecosystem.
– Analysis Questions –
1. Was mitosis or meiosis easier to model?
-> Both were rather straightforward as there are many references online and models that we were given that depict the correct each stage looks.
2. What was the most challenging thing in making your movie
-> The most challenging thing was drawing each frame precisely so that it would all seem as if it was flowing as one coherent unit through each phase.
3. What was the easiest thing to do in making your movie?
-> Putting everything together as all clips were already in order and it took minimal effort to put everything into one video.
4. How could you improve your movie?
-> Probably by focusing more on making the drawings cleaner and move accurate just so it looks smoother.
5. Thinking about how you worked with your partner, what were some of the challenges and successes of working in a group?
-> Some days were slower than others and we didnt feel like working on anything and would push it to the next day, however we figured out what worked for us and got it done.
6. Why is Mitosis important? In other words, what is the point of cells performing Mitosis?
-> Mitosis is important because it allows cells to grow and repair themselves
6. Why is Meiosis important? In other words, what is the point of cells performing Meiosis?
-> Meiosos is important because it allows for the formation of gametes, which are necessary for sexual reproduction
Stop Motion Video:
Planning Sheet:
This is my book bento on The House on Mango street, done using genia.ly. I created a Bento Box of symbolic objects, which are interactive with my written content for The House on Mango Street, which explores theme, text-to-world connections, character and inquiry.
Here is my blackout poem on the Veldt. I used Photoshop to create this poem. On page 28 of the book 1984 by George Orwell is where i found this poem.
Diego Maltes’s poem “Inevitable decline” explores the theme from Ray Bradbury’s The Veldt on how society is slowly being more and more disconnected from each others lives as technology advances satiate our obsession with technology. Maltes explores the idea of how rapidly advancing technology can lead to damaging repercussions especially with the existence of a “digital footprint”. He explores the idea of a digital footprint in which something said in the past can haunt you in the near future “the truth in tiny letter inscribed on books, banners, and the bath or in bed, no escape” alludes to we may perceive it to be something so minor yet it lives with us as we read, in our day to day life, even while taking a bath. It represents the powerhouse that is technology and how everything that you choose to put out will be saved and can be seen by anyone. The connection between this poem and the Veldt being the overwhelming reality of how technology can take over our day to day lives and as a direct result we become isolated, or in the context of the Veldt how the parents invest in technology that would ultimately raise their kids to which we can observe the abandonment that takes place. The imagery feels rather absent however its almost like thats the point, as the poet touches on how technology kills creativity and if people are constantly on their devices they begin to lack experiencing the real world. With the use of literary devices to convey a deeper meaning Maltes uses a personification “wind flapped” and an alliteration “books, banners, and the bath or in bed. Ultimately this poem sparks new ideas of what can be done to repair our decline in social skills due to technology.
This is my One-Pager on the pathways to Theme assignment. The assignment required the selection of one children’s book and demonstrate your understanding of both the human condition and theme statements. The book I chose was was The Name Jar by: Yangsook Choi.
Core Competency Reflection:
What could you have done differently and why?
I would have put more time into it as considering the work load i had acquired from being away a lot of the work i was doing was rushed. I would have put more time and thought to ultimately inhance the final product.
What personal strategies did you use to generate ideas?
Using a graphic organiser to organise thoughts and ideas was crucial in constructing this assignment. I was able to perfectly plan out where i wanted everything to go.
What aspects of this activity were challenging?
I think overall the most challenging component was the drawing. I’m not particularly confident in my drawing abilities, however i tried my best.