Science Digital Portfolio (Grade 9) by Alexis Caitlin Tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl Noble gasses think they are so cool... en-us 2021-11-22 08:40:10 UTC 2022-03-03 10:07:28 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f47d.png Unit 1: Cells caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/1905613009 2021-11-22 08:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/1905613009 Unit 2: Chemical Bonds caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/1905613621 2021-11-22 08:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/1905613621 Unit 3: Balancing Equations caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/1905614453 2021-11-22 08:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/1905614453 Artifact #1 caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075457362 This simulation visualized the movement of particles happening in a cell. 

Chemistry is an interesting topic as it discusses the movement of particles. Ever since I read a text about Brownian motion, I was fascinated by the collision of particles. The cell membrane talks about the travel of particles through a permeable barrier. I used my previous knowledge of the motion of particles to understand diffusion. I enjoyed creating connections between the different sciences.]]> 2022-03-03 09:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075457362 Artifact #2 caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075459288 This simulation represented the cell structure in a form of a video game. 

The representation creatively captured my attention while playing. It is similar to Battle Star Galactica, but instead of space, it is located in the cytoplasm of a cell. My favorite aspect was the simple definitions. Through its visuals and information, I was able to understand the topic better. ]]> 2022-03-03 09:37:21 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075459288 Artifact #3 caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075461635 This problem is about the calculations of a microscope. Given the magnification and the image, the class was tasked to find the actual size of the object.

Many of my teachers are aware I enjoy reasoning formulas. I nitpick the operations used in order to understand them better.  Similarly for this equation, a formula was given: the actual size is the quotient of the image over the magnification. The image is the magnified or enlarged version of the actual size. By dividing the image, it cancels out the magnified perspective, leaving the actual size. 

]]> 2022-03-03 09:39:05 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075461635 Artifact #1 caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075462956 This simulation provided detailed and direct descriptions of the different types of bonds.

During class, I often relate analogies to science concepts. This helps me understand the concepts better. A similar question regarding metallic bonds appeared on the unit test. In my answer, I compared metallic bonds to a game of hot potato. As the metals pass around the excess electrons. Meaning they want to get rid of the electrons in order to become ]]> 2022-03-03 09:40:00 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075462956 Artifact #2 caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075463947 The class was tasked to create a series of infographics explaining the periodic table.

Since the end of summer, I’ve been working on creating magazines for a youth non-profit organization. The skills I developed assisted me in creating the visuals (as you can see the typography is really bad). I enjoyed this task as I was able to express my creative freedom while explaining scientific concepts simply. One day I hope to create a YouTube channel explaining concepts I’ve learned in math and science.]]> 2022-03-03 09:40:43 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075463947 Artifact #3 caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075464677 This interactive simulation provided several mini-games in order to assist players in their understanding of the periodic table. 

In this activity, my group collaborated together in order to understand these concepts. I enjoyed explaining my understanding to them as it was beneficial to me as well. According to the renowned physicist: Richard Feynman, explaining your understanding to others (specifically 6-year-olds) is beneficial as it helps you comprehend ]]> 2022-03-03 09:41:11 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075464677 Artifact #1 caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075465715 This task involves the conversion of moles to grams and vice versa. 

I’ve been having a difficult time understanding moles. Despite my interest in math and science, units are not my strength. This can be shown through my previous exams, where most of my incorrect answers are due to the lack of unit, especially in math. However, I found conversion factors particularly interesting. Figuring out the reason for the cancelation of the numerators was fun. I utilized my previous knowledge of relating all operations to addition. Since division is multiplying a reciprocal, and multiplication is repeatedly adding. One can argue division is a type of addition. Besides that, I thoroughly enjoyed discovering the reason behind it. ]]> 2022-03-03 09:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075465715 Artifact #2 caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075466369 This paper investigates the effect of different amounts of starch on viscosity. 

Because of the pandemic, tools were limited. Viscosity is often measured with a viscometer. However, this experiment is innovative. Through getting the boiling points of each substances. In order to compare viscosity. ]]> 2022-03-03 09:42:26 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075466369 What lesson was most interesting? Explain why. caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075468206 The cell membrane was the most interesting to learn. Since I studied the movement of particles in detail beforehand. I enjoyed applying my knowledge to this topic.]]> 2022-03-03 09:43:47 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075468206 What was the most challenging part of the unit for you? caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075468744 Cell division due to my lack of understanding of a biological molecules. ]]> 2022-03-03 09:44:12 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075468744 What was your favorite activity? caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075469101 All the simulations were fun! My favorite simulation is the parts of the cell game. Similar concept to battle star Galactica. I ran away from the lysosome (yikes) and shot the other organelles. I enjoyed this simulation because of its similarity to an anime I was watching at the time, Cells at Work. ]]> 2022-03-03 09:44:29 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075469101 In what area do you feel you made your biggest improvements in Science? caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075469443 Discussing my thoughts in class. I participated by answering questions, explaining my ideas to my classmates, and asking questions. ]]> 2022-03-03 09:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075469443 How do you think you could have improved your understanding of it? caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075469839 If I researched more about biological molecules beforehand, my understanding of cell division would likely increase. ]]> 2022-03-03 09:45:06 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075469839 When you consider the rest of your life, what percentage of what you learned in this unit do you think will be useful to you? Specify which lessons. caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075470290 As someone aiming to be a doctor, the use of embryonic cells would be important. I plan to contribute to the advance of Alzheimer’s research in the future. Embryonic cells are already contributing to understanding Parkinson’s’ disease, maybe the same method could be used for Alzheimer’s. ]]> 2022-03-03 09:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075470290 What lesson was most interesting? Explain why. caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075470782 The most interesting lesson so far was chemical bonding. I enjoyed this topic because of my interest in chemical reactions. During this topic, we discussed the reason why chemical reactions occur. I am passionate about discovering the reason behind events and facts. ]]> 2022-03-03 09:45:46 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075470782 What was the most challenging part of the unit for you? caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075471149 Memorizing all the trends. On the top of my head, I remember Ionization, electronegativity, electron affinity, and metallic characteristics. ]]> 2022-03-03 09:46:03 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075471149 What was your favorite activity? caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075471490 Infographic because it covered my favorite topics: periodic table, electrons, chemical reactions, and nuclear forces. I play the song on repeat periodic table song, so discovering the reason behind the arrangement of elements was interesting. As well as the incorporation of visual arts, playing with different colors and sketches was fun!]]> 2022-03-03 09:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075471490 In what area do you feel you made your biggest improvements in Science? caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075471790 Completing all the pending tasks (challenging tasks). ]]> 2022-03-03 09:46:33 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075471790 How do you think you could have improved your understanding of it? caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075472176 I should have created flashcards and done an active recall. ]]> 2022-03-03 09:46:51 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075472176 When you consider the rest of your life, what percentage of what you learned in this unit do you think will be useful to you? Specify which lessons. caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075472645 Since I want to understand the chemistry of medicine, it is important to learn about the bonds between the compounds. Utilizing the trends to find the chemical properties in each compound. Which is important to understand when finding the legitimacy and use of a product. ]]> 2022-03-03 09:47:13 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075472645 What lesson was most interesting? Explain why. caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075473481 Conversion factors are particularly interesting. Figuring out the reason for canceling the numerators was fun. I utilized my previous knowledge of relating all operations to addition. Since division is multiplying a reciprocal, and multiplication is repeatedly adding. One can argue division is a type of addition. ]]> 2022-03-03 09:47:38 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075473481 What was the most challenging part of the unit for you? caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075473846 Definitely moles and balancing equations! Units are not my strength, despite my love for math and science. ]]> 2022-03-03 09:47:54 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075473846 What was your favorite activity? caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075474517 I did my best to understand the conversion of moles to grams. I can’t say that was my favorite topic though. ]]> 2022-03-03 09:48:20 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075474517 In what area do you feel you made your biggest improvements in Science? caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075474849 Facing challenging topics. An improvement from last year when I avoided them altogether. ]]> 2022-03-03 09:48:34 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075474849 How do you think you could have improved your understanding of it? caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075475199 Joined more asynchronous classes with Teacher Sophia regarding balancing equations. As well as manage my time and sleep. My poor sleep. ]]> 2022-03-03 09:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075475199 When you consider the rest of your life, what percentage of what you learned in this unit do you think will be useful to you? Specify which lessons. caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075475593 In the supermarket or beauty salon. Ingredients of the products are written behind the bottle with a chemical formula or compound name. I’m now able to understand the meaning and its properties. ]]> 2022-03-03 09:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075475593 Goals caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075485736 Schedule: I’m going to efficiently manage my time.

Deadlines: I’m going to submit my work on time, if not, early.

Independent Studies: I will take it slow, but steady. And make big progress.

Sleep: I WILL sleep early. 

Communication: I will communicate more with my group mates and teachers.

SWAGGER:My dad says swagger means to believe in yourself 


]]> 2022-03-03 09:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075485736 caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075495969 Deadlines: I struggled with prioritizing and submitting things on time.

Communication: I didn't attend many asynchronous sessions. 

Schedule: I didn't manage my time efficiently.

]]> 2022-03-03 10:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075495969 caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075500906 Inquisitive: I actively participate during class, by asking questions.

Independent Studies: I tried my best to go in-depth for each topic. 

Critical Thinking: Through researching heavily I was able to apply them in my work.


]]> 2022-03-03 10:06:51 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075500906 Link to the document caitlin_tan https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075501791 https://docs.google.com/document/d/153PSWO5sQFwD_VuG4DqmgXKct_iNYWXGtMery3WtZ8Y/edit?usp=sharing]]> 2022-03-03 10:07:28 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_tan/vuiy2lq3alsvogfl/wish/2075501791