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Oliver by Tarek Diabmarzouk

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DALL-E Prompt 

 This image was created by using DALL-E, an online service that generates AI-Images depending on prompts. The prompt and connection with this image is described in the paragraph below. 

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Question,

How might a food web that includes a consumer that is a threatened species (in low numbers) be affected if the consumers population continues to decline?

A food web that includes a consumer that is a threatened species can be affected  if the population continues to decrease by not having a consumer to eat the organism before them. This can be a 1st degree consumer, or 1st degree producer. Since there would be no organism to eat the other, this would mean that the consumer would increase in growth and population to an extent where it’d get bad and affect the ecosystem. As well, if the consumers population declines this means the consumers beyond their level would not have much to eat.

Story

Once upon a time there was a Barred owl named Katherine. Katherine loved to adventure; she’d spread her wings high and go to places she’d never been before. One day, she found herself in a city called Port Coquitlam, located in a temperate rain forest of British Columbia. Katherine is an Apex Predator. This means that she has no natural predator. Because Katherine is an apex predator, this makes her be at the top of her food chain(s).

As a small owl, Katherine used to go with her mother in the nest. There she learned how to fly and picked up many characteristics such as hunting for prey from her mother. She’d hunt at night, and sleep in the day. Katherine loved to hunt for animals such as small rodents and mammals. Because Kathrine enjoyed eating this animals, she actually helped crop land and other type of lands being ruined by these rodents. Like other owls, Katherine is awake at night and falls asleep in the daytime.  

Since Katherine would play a big role in the environment as an owl, she also interactions with the earths 4 spheres. These are the Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere, and Geosphere. When it comes to the Atmosphere, naturally Katherine is an owl and can fly. The way she interacts with the atmosphere is by flying places, not all animals can do this.  With  the biosphere, she likes to eat small rodents, and with the Geosphere she could naturally pick up sticks to make a nest for her children. 

That is the story of Katherine. Humans never minded since she captured prey at night and slept in the day after a big feast. Katherine never moved out of Port Coquitlam, or Bc, in fact she lived happily ever after. 

Introduction

For my stop motion project I decided to work with Nathan on the process of Meiosis. During the project we worked hard together and did our best on producing the project. We got to combine our knowledge and collaborate and what we would like to do with the model, script, and more. In the video, you will see how we used our separate strengths and how it made the project better.

Video

Analysis Questions

Why did you decide to model Mitosis or Meiosis-one over the other? Be Specific!

My partner and I choose to model meiosis since we figured after modelling mitosis it would be easier for us to model Meiosis, as well we wanted to challenge ourselves and see if we could grow our knowledge of Meiosis.

What was the most challenging thing in making your movie?

Personally, the most challenging part of making the movie was creating the model of Meiosis in under an hour and twenty-minutes. I felt under pressure to finish the video with my partner since we only had one block to do it due to the pro-d day. Gladly, I can say that my partner and I were resilient about this and finished in the block.

What was the easiest thing to do in making your movie?

The easiest part of creating the movie was the editing process. It didn’t take long for me to complete editing this video since it wasn’t long at all. As well, the voice over was easy since there was a script made before doing anything.

How could you improve your movie?

One way my partner and I could improve our movie would be by getting better pictures. Since we were in a rush we didn’t pay enough attention the how to camera is moving or where the model is in the picture. Therefore, the video could be improved by better photography.

Thinking about how you worked with your partner, what were some of the challenges and the successes of working in a group?

Working with Nathan was a pleasure. We work really well together, and we go to use our strengths in the project to make the project better. One challenge was not getting enough time with each other to work on the project, and one success or working in a duo with Nathan was dividing the work into half.

Why is Mitosis important? In other words, what is the point of cells performing Mitosis? 

Mitosis is the division of a single cell into two daughter cells that are identical (cell division). Mitosis is the process through which a single cell splits into two identical cells. Therefore, the point of cells performing Mtiosis is mostly used to increase cell growth and replacement.

Why is Meiosis important? In other words, what is the point of cells performing Meiosis?

Meiosis is a process that produces gametes, or sex cells. Four daughter cells are formed during meiosis. Therefore, the point of cells performing Meiosis is to produce sex cells.

Core Competency

Riverside CC’s Self Assessment Document

Video

Script: 

James: Wasn’t that party fun? 

Rashida: Yeah, I guess… 

James: Oh, come on just admit it was fun 

Rashida: Okay, okay fine it was really fun. 

James: That’s more like it 

Lil E: Hey guy’s what are you talking bout? 

James: Oh, just the party last night 

Rashida: Oooh that reminds me, there’s another one on Saturday! 

Lil E: are you sure you want to go to that? It drains all your energy and you become really mean. 

Rashida: Yess, I’m positive. You should come with us to try it out. Maybe you’ll see why I do it. 

James: Exactly what she said. 

Rashida: See, nothing to worry about 

Lil E: Mhm, no I don’t really want to do that. 

Rashida: Ugh whatever 

James: Let’s get out of here 

Lil E: Wait, what if we go to the pool instead? 

James: Mhm, no I don’t like going to the pool.

Lil E: ok fine what about going to the mountains to ski and get fresh air? 

Rashida: Ooh yes, I like that idea but when is it going to be?

Lil E: Saturday? 

Rashida: Umm, ok I guess we could go there’s going to be other parties anyway 

James: Yeah, I guess you’re right 

Lil E: So, it’s on? Okay, on Saturday meet me at my place at 8 am 

Rashida: That’s early but sure see you there 

James: Okay, okay, I’ll go too. 

Lil E: Perfect see you then. 

Lil E: Wait, stop!

Rashida: What?

Lil E: I’m having second thoughts about that guy, James.

Rashida: What do you mean?

Lil E: I don’t know, somethings off about him. He’s kinda sketchy.

Rashida: What’s sketchy about him?

Lil E: Isn’t he the one that’s dragging you into all of those parties?

Rashida: Yeah, but those are fun, and I enjoy them.

Lil E: What do you do at the parties that are so fun?

Rashida: What if I take you to one of them?

Lil E: Okay fine, but just a small one.

Rashida: I know one that will be just right for ya’.

Lil E: Promis me you won’t do anything stupid.

Rashida: Can we invite James then?

Lil E: Since he brings you to all the parties then sure. You can bring him with us.

Rashida: James wait! I need to tell you something important.

James: Wanna step inside, it’s a little bit cold outside.

Rashida: Wanna have a seat?

James: So what’s the problem?

Rashida: Well, Lil E thinks there is a problem with parties.

James: Why would there be something wrong with parties? I don’t know what could be wrong with parties.

Rashida: She just doesn’t like them.

**RASHIDA TELLS HIM ABOUT THE PARTY**

Rashida: Well you can come if you want.

James: Okay, I guess I’ll come.

Rashida: Okay, I gotta head to English class. See you!

James: Okay, bye!

James: Oh, Lil E!

Lil E: Hey!

Lil E: Have you heard about the party tomorrow?

James: Rashida told me a little bit about it.

Lil E: So you’re up for it?

James: I already told her that I’d come, so I’ll be there.

Lil E: Ok see you on Saturday, and tomorrow!

Questions: 

1.) What are the influences involved in your role play? (i.e., difference of opinion, going against your values, pressure from friends, pressure from a dating partner, etc.)  

-Sophia, your friend that is usually shy gets influenced to go to parties. 

-Tarek is a popular friend that invites her to parties 

-Elandi gets pressured to go to parties with Sophia because she doesn’t want to go alone. 

2.) Write a script for your role play (on a separate sheet of paper).

Look above.

3.) Explain how your conflict/issue was resolved. What skills were used to resolve this conflict/issue?

-They use negotiating skills to get out of Sophia’s (Rashida’s) issue

-Elandi gets Sophia’s attention to not go to parties anymore 

4.) How would using these skills make the person in the role play more resilient?

Using these skills would make the person more resilient since we are not forcing them to not go to parties, but to bring it down a notch. This will make the person get over the addiction to parties and be resilient amongst it. Not everyone can just get rid of an addiction, but they can be resilient about it. 

Self Assessment CC

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A Mountain Journey 

1. What was Dave Conroy doing out in the wilderness? (motivation) 

His motivation for going out into the forest was to support his family by trapping to support his family. 

2. At what point does the reader know the protagonist is in serious trouble and not likely to make it to MacMoran’s cabin? (plot) 

The reader knows that the protagonist is in trouble when he fell into the frozen river.  

3. What three critical mistakes did Conroy make? What are some of the things he could have done to prevent himself from freezing? (plot) 

The three critical mistakes that Conroy made were when he didn’t stop at the tree in the beginning, he continued going on instead. Also not waiting till March was not a coincidence for him, if he were to wait until March there would’ve been better temperatures. And the last one was he didn’t stop and dry himself off immediately. Some things he could’ve done were that first of all go In March for better weather, and he could’ve made smarter decisions when stopping and when he got into conflict with nature.  

4. Determine the elements of plot in this story: exposition, complicating incident, 3 crises, climax, and the denouement. 

The story’s exposition is that Dave Conroy who is exhausted and alone in the wilderness, attempting to find refuge to avoid death. The complicated incident is that he did not stop at the tree to build his camp. Three crises are occurring: he is falling on the ice, he is not drying himself off, and he is unable to open the matches. The story’s climax occurs when he lies down to rest, and its denouement occurs when Dave begins hallucinating and dies. 

5. Describe the setting – how does the setting affect the plot and the theme of the story? What is the theme – write a theme statement for this story. 

The setting of this story is in the snowy alpine mountains, it is in February since it is 2 weeks before March, and the setting is also in a span of a week time. The setting affects the plot and theme of the story since it gives Conroy extra difficulties to face during the story. The basic theme of the story is that we should be patient in life since if you’re not there could be many consequences, so why face them when you could just wait? 

6. Find one example of symbolic setting (concrete place that represents something abstract) and explain its meaning. Quote four images from the story that make effective comparisons (figurative language: simile, metaphor, and personification) 

The cabin is a representation of a failing conclusion since Conroy really was going to look for the cabin but at the end, he sees that there is no Cabin laying around and that it has been burnt down.  

7. Quote four images from the story that make effective comparisons (figurative language: simile, metaphor, and personification) 

Metaphor – the cold was an old man’s finger feeling fatly through his clothes  

Simile – …had sunk a foot in the new snow, white and soft as flour.  

  … “tea red strong as rum”  

Personification – swayed as the wing sighed through them 

Vocabulary 

1. Eternal

• Lasting or existing forever 

2. Immobility 

• The state of not moving 

3. Opaque

• Not able to be seen through 

4. Reverberation 

• Prolongation of a sound  

5. Momentum 

• The quality of motion moving the body  

6. Cadaverous 

• Very pale, thin, body 

7. Congregated 

• Gather into a crowd or a mess  

8. Inundation 

• An overwhelming abundance of people things 

9. Beggared

•  A person, most likely a homeless one who lives of asking for money or food  

10. Filched

• Pilfer or steal  

Tarek Diabmarzouk

October 6th, 2021