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Sci9 – Electric House Project – Jaeda C

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Intro to the Project

For Physics this year, we were asked to create a cardboard house on our own, or with a partner. We were asked to make it our own, decorate it however we wanted, and make it into cool shapes. One of our classmates made an airplane, and another made a castle. We had access to lots of tools to personalize it and make it work. We were also asked to find a problem and fix it using a 3D printer. It could be anything from a clip to hold up a wall, to something to make your wires all neat. However, arguably the most important part of the project was that we had to wire the house. You see, our house needed a minimum of four rooms, and that was because we needed four circuits in our house. We got to design and fiddle with a series circuit, a parallel circuit, a combination circuit, and a circuit of our choice, making it as complicated or as uncomplicated as we wanted. After designing our circuits we were then asked to find the tools we needed to create our circuits and were put to work. The final products were amazing and very organized. To finish the project, we answered questions, took pictures, created the blog, and did a reflection. Overall, a pretty interesting project. 

Dareen and I came up with the following circuit designs (It’ a PDF I’m not very techy so I could’nt figure out how make a PDF embeded if that’ an actual thing.):
Circuit Design

And here are the circuits coming to life.

Project Questions:

  1. You have three light bulbs. All have the same intensity when lit. Explain how you can prove to a classmate that they are connected in series by unscrewing one light bulb. Support your answer.

Response: If you were to unscrew a light bulb in a series circuit, the other lights would not light. That is because in a series circuit there is only one path and if one is unscrewed, the one path is now opened into an open circuit. It’s like trying to tie your hair back with a strand of elastic. It wouldn’t work unless you tie the sides together to make a complete loop. 

2. You have three light bulbs. All have the same intensity when lit. Explain how you can prove to a classmate that they are connected in parallel by unscrewing one light bulb.

Response: If you were to unscrew a light bulb in a parallel circuit, the lights would continue to shine. That is because parallel circuits have multiple paths for the electrons to flow through, meaning there are multiple paths for the electrons to get from point a to point b. 

3. You have three light bulbs. Two are connected in parallel. This parallel combination is connected in series with the third light bulb. Describe the relative intensity of each bulb. Support your answer. 

The light bulb in the series shines brighter than the two in parallel. That’s because there is more light in the parallel part so there are more paths. By the time the electrons hit the series, it’s at full capacity. I also feel that might depend on where the battery is placed because I know that the parallel circuit is supposed to be brighter. I made sure to check my ideas on the website given to us, and the results above are what came out of it. 

4. In question number three, describe the relative intensities of the two remaining lit bulbs if one of the bulbs in parallel was unscrewed. Support your answer. 

If one of the parallels were unscrewed, the two remaining lights would have the same brightness. I made sure to make check my ideas on the website given as I said above, and that is what the diagram showed. I believe that makes the most sense though since that would mean that the parallel circuit would be getting the same amount of energy as the one in series. 

Solution Fluency Reflection Questions 

Define: Explain the problem you’re hoping to address.

We found that, due to the weight of the extra cardboard we used to create a deck on our house, our house looked as though it was tipped forward. We wanted a deck for the house to make it different from the rest, so removing the deck wasn’t an option. So now we were left with the fact that if anyone stood in our house, they would be standing on an incline.

Dream: Generate ideas and share possible solutions to the problem.

We had four ideas before we started our 3D print. We figured we could just remove the deck, but then we wouldn’t have anything to print. Then, we figured we could make walls on either side of the deck so then it would be level. If we did that though, it would defeat the purpose of the deck and we wouldn’t necessarily need to print anything. Then we thought we could create a weight, some type of 3D print that would be heavy enough to level it out, but also small enough or compact enough to not disturb the rest of the house. That would be nearly impossible though. Lastly, we figured columns or poles of some sort to hold the front up. We weren’t sure how to create the columns, what size to make them, how wide they should’ve been, or what design we were going to come up with, so there was still a lot to debate.

Deliver: Propose one answer to the problem on which you choose to focus.

From the list of options we had above, I’d say it’s pretty clear which one we chose. We chose to focus on creating columns to add to the front of our house to help the tilt that was created by the overwhelming weight of the deck. We decided that a long cylinder with a cubed base would work the best, with the cubed base so that it would stand stronger and more sturdy. I believe they measured about 15cm which we found to be a lot of millimeters. Our columns stand at the front of the house on the two corners of the deck. 

Debrief: Reflect on the process.

I think that Dareen and I did a good job at finding a solution to our problem and coming up with a design. I’d say that we could’ve done a better job with making our design a bit better, like making the base a bit bigger to make it more sturdy. We also found that the plastic melted when we tried hot gluing it to our structure and had to reglue it with different types of glue. I don’t think we could’ve done a whole lot about that though, because it wasn’t exactly our fault, however, I’d like to keep it in mind for the next time we 3D print. 

Core Competency Self-Reflection

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The project a nothing like I’ve ever done before, and I enjoyed being able to play around with different tools. I think Dareen and I did a fairly good job, and without further ado, here is the finale. Ladies and gents, here you go. Oh also, the special guests are One Direction, and Zayn is beside the chimney in the second because he left the band. Dareen’s hand is also featured. 

Thank you for reading my blog. I wrote a lot, I know. I think it has something to do with re-watching “Anne With an E”.

ADL 10 Assignments

Community Connections

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For the Community Connections project, we were asked to interview someone that is involved in something that we are passionate about. I chose ringette, which led me to Nina.

Nina Tajbakhsh is a ringette player and has played the sport for 22 years. She plays in the NRL for Team Thunder where she is the captain, has played for Team BC, and is one of my favourite players to watch. She’s graceful skating up and down the ice, aggressive when checking the opposition, and has a very hard shot. She’s always willing to help and can be seen all over the ringette community. She’s very kind and definitely knows what she’s talking about if you ask her anything ringette-related. She has a ton of experience in the sport, on and off the ice. 

I’m so happy I got in contact with her because I really can’t imagine anybody else giving such in-depth questions. She gave so much interesting and important knowledge in our chat, and she proves the point, that ringette isn’t just a sport.

I asked Nina 6 questions, and here are her answers, straight out of our chat on Instagram.

  1. Why are you passionate about ringette?

“So many reasons! First off, Ringette is such a unique and amazing sport. It’s exciting, fast and challenging, and my love for the game itself is one of the things that has kept me playing for 22 years. It’s also so much more than just a sport. The Ringette community is so special and I think that’s something that keeps people involved for so long. I also really love that Ringette is a female dominant sport and a lot of my passion comes from wanting to encourage young girls in the sport to continue pushing boundaries and breaking down barriers that exist for females, especially in sport.”

2. What is your favourite thing about the game?

“About the game itself, I would say the speed and intensity and how much it’s a team sport. You really can’t do it all on your own on the ice so it really is a sport that requires a team to work well together. I love that games are never boring and it can change so much from one game to the next.”

3. What obstacles have you faced to get where you are today?

“In terms of ringette, I would say living in BC can sometimes be an obstacle. In the NRL, we play in the Western conference and we are the only team in BC, so that means we have to travel throughout the West, or those teams come to us in order to play games. I definitely love travelling to play, but there isn’t a lot of teams to play here in order to get practice for those league games that we have. Although Ringette is growing, I think one obstacle for the sport in general is when people don’t always know what the sport is, which can make it challenging to earn the respect it deserves. I’ve lost track of the amount of times people haven’t known what Ringette is or think it’s easy. It isn’t until I show them a clip or explain the sport, that they realize how incredible it is. A final obstacle for me personally and I’m sure many athletes can relate, is trying out for a team and not being successful. That is probably one of the most difficult obstacles to tackle, but at the end of the day obstacles are what make you stronger so I use it to push myself to be better and more successful next time around.”

4. How do you get through a rough spot? For instance: if you’re having a rough couple of games or practices, how do you get yourself back into your game?

“I’m a really big quote person so when I’m in a rough spot a lot of the time I’ll look to one of my favourite quotes to try and change my mindset. I also have worked with a mental performance consultant on a couple of different occasions – with Team BC in 2019 when I managed the ringette team for Canada Winter Games and through the tryout process for the National Team and I learnt a lot from him. One thing I did with him was write down a couple of goals for each practice or game and then what I can do to make those goals happen. Other than that, I rely on teammates. For example, if we are in the dressing room at halftime, once we’ve finished our talk about what we need to do in the next half, I’ll play some music on the speaker and focus on the job we need to do.”

Her quote is: “Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.” – Jennifer Lee

5. What advice would you pass on to someone interested in ringette?

“I would tell anyone who is interested in Ringette to give it a chance because I can guarantee they will always be happy they did. For athletes who are currently in the sport, my advice is to work hard and continue challenging yourself to new limits and defying the odds. When opportunities arise, whether it’s playing a game with another team in your club or trying out for a team in your club, or trying out for a team you’ve dreamed of playing on – always take the chance, because there is so much growth and amazing experiences within this sport. Work just as hard in practice as you would in a game and always be coachable. Lastly, give back to the Ringette community and light a spark in the next generation of athletes to come.” 

6. Would you be open to further contact from Riverside students? How can we contact you?

“Of course, anytime!”

Her number is: (604) 833-5990 

Her Email is: nina_taj@hotmail.com

 

I chose to interview Nina because she is a big part of the ringette community and is a great leader. I learned that there is so many more things outside of the actual sport to get far, and it takes way more than just a good player to get there. Nina shared what it means to be a good player, and her information can be used not just in Ringette, but other sports and opportunities you might come across.

Talking with Nina was really easy, and I’m so happy we could connect.

Sources for pictures: Nina Tajbakhsh, (Darryl Gershman) and my screenshots.

ADL 10 Assignments, Grade 9

Digital Footprint

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How can your digital footprint affect your future?

Everyone has different stories, so everyone is bound to have different outcomes when they search for their name on the internet. I think your digital footprint can affect your future opportunities in many different ways. Like, if your boss searches your name, and finds something that they don’t exactly like, they could hold it against you, and might not hire you. I also think that your Digital Footprint doesn’t always have to have a negative effect on you. For me, I found a lot of information about my sports teams, which may help me get onto some sports teams. Also, if you’re helping out in the community, with fundraisers, volunteering, etc., places you applied to work at might consider you a more likely choice. Overall, I think that your actions either have a negative effect or a positive effect, and it’s up to what you’ve done during the years to determine which category your actions fall into. Sometimes it might even be both.

How can you keep your digital Footprint safe and Appropriate?

Some strategies you can use to keep a digital footprint appropriate and safe are as follows. First, I think keeping a private account on social media will reduce the chances of your pictures getting leaked to the internet, or to the wrong people. It keeps your information and whereabouts private.  I also think that you should make sure you know where your pictures are being saved so that again, you can reduce the chances of it getting out. Another strategy is to know who is posting your pictures, where they are posting your pictures, and which pictures they’re posting. If you don’t like what they’re posting, ask them to get rid of it. Lastly, I think that even if your accounts are private, make sure you know the people that follow you because if you don’t know a person, they could easily put it online by just taking a screenshot or something. Keeping your pictures and information private could keep your digital footprint both appropriate and safe. Make sure you trust the people that have information and pictures about you, or with you. I know this seems like a lot, but if you care about your privacy, these are good steps to take.

What information can you tell others about what you found?

I learned that there were a lot of pictures and websites including my name and face. Most of these websites and pictures were from ringette or other sports that I play. From excited parents, coaches, and organizers. I think this is important because I didn’t know that anyone had posted anything, except for a couple of friends and coaches. To me, I don’t really care that people posted anything, because it was sports-related, and didn’t have a ton of information on me, but it just goes to show that we don’t actually know how many people have information on us. I also learned that my name was on some things that I’ve never done. My name was included with the BC hockey website, with the team I tried out for but didn’t make, and my name was put as the first goalie. Sometimes our names are put with things that we’ve never done and we just need to make sure that we know where are names are put, and what we can do to remove the picture, or name.

I think that even if you search your name on the internet, and don’t find anything, that you should try other things. For me, some of these other things included looking up the sports I play, and the teams I play(ed) for. For example, I tried zone 1 ringette, u14. I also tried looking up my parent’s names, just to get a bigger picture of how easy it is to find information on people close to you, or people in general.

Here is a similar picture to what I found while searching, zone 1 ringette, u14, however this picture came from my camera roll.

Footprint photo by Cottonbro from Pexels
Open Knowledge photo by Polina Zimmerman from Pexels
2 people on bench photo by June from Pexels
Security photo, Pixabay from Pexels
Hand in hand photo by Fauxels from Pexels
A child with father photo by Josh Willink from Pexels