Month: March 2025

“Thank you for coming to my presentation of learning. I am the expert on my own learning. I am also responsible and accountable for my own learning. You can expect me to give an honest evaluation of my progress. We will discuss my strengths and opportunities for growth. Thank you in advance for listening and for offering feedback that I can use to improve as a learner.”

My growth plan (from tpols)

I want to get better at managing my time during school hours and making a schedule so I know exactly what to do during school and I know exactly what to do for the rest of my day. I want to schedule out school and other activities I have after school. During projects I will make a schedule, so I get it done on time and have it where I won’t be tired at the end of the project.

Atomic habits blog post 

https://docs.craft.do/d/5f34e7eb-7cb2-71c9-76fa-bf842841aeff/5748EB77-EA15-49BB-9C80-C50327841054?s=YFru6aeajVVthsShb4MkonQTpRF8mjjhwo2gBT9T4SVs

Why the world needs more Canada 

https://docs.craft.do/d/5f34e7eb-7cb2-71c9-76fa-bf842841aeff/2DB392A3-3E24-44A9-88E5-A3F8CF185E3D?s=UWxMAUxVH2uQpz61Ej8QNC1f8dS6SkN7FtoBeqKqXnMs

WWII

https://www.blog44.ca/ginol/2025/01/18/how-world-war-ii-made-canada-in-what-it-is-today/

 

Japanese internment camp

https://www.blog44.ca/ginol/2025/02/24/remembering-the-past-the-legacy-of-japanese-canadian-internment/

DI 

https://www.blog44.ca/ginol/2025/03/11/di-regionals/

Destination Imagination is a project where teams use cardboard and other materials to build a machine or create an act to perform in front of judges. At the end, we receive a score based on our performance. Teams usually consist of 3 to 5 people.

For regionals, my team and I competed and won first place! I had to leave early that day, but my group told me afterward that we placed first, which was really exciting. I think we did really well overall. Our storyline was strong, and I really liked the different elements we incorporated—especially the Roman gladiator theme, which we blended with other creative ideas.

The main task was to stack up 10 blocks and then knock them down. Our assembly machine didn’t work as well as we had hoped, but everything else went really well. Despite the challenges, I found the experience really fun. I was in a group with five other boys, and while we had struggles along the way, we pulled together and performed well in the end.

One of the most enjoyable yet challenging parts of the competition was the instant challenge. The hardest thing overall was communication within our team. Even though we did well, I think we could have worked better together in terms of teamwork and coordination.

For next time, I want to focus on improving communication with my group and ensuring we collaborate more effectively. We also need to build a better assembly machine and make sure the blocks are stacked correctly in the designated area. If we prepare more thoroughly and refine our teamwork, I think we can perform even better in the next Destination Imagination competition!