Preparation/Presenting my 2 Hour:

Gawen and I worked throughout the weekend to finish our project. We set up the day before and I am extremely happy with how both of our classrooms turned out. I had 10 groups of 3 and I had my EQ written on the board (I used the projector to simply trace it with nice font) and everything was color coated based on an element's flame color when burned.

 Before:

 After:

 My class working on my final activity:

Just my conclusion left. I made time and was happy ever since:

My Last Day at Mentorship

My last day at mentorship, they did a lab revolving around equilibrium. I won't lie, I am happy that its done. I will miss them a lot though. 

Independent Component 2: Test

I have been attending a Cal Poly class for over a month and we finally got our midterms back. I got an A (with no calculator may I add). I am so happy! She asked me not to take a picture of the test though because it wasn't taken by everyone, but she did show me my score. She also told me that she liked the way that my brain worked. I was so thrilled that a college professor thought I was smart.

Mentorship Part 2

After they performed the lab, Mr. Hubbard went over how he wanted their lab reports to look. He explained the importance of the report, which really helped me learn my third answer more clearly.

Mentorship Lab Part 1

Students were expected to do a final lab by themselves. The tried to see the different reaction rates with acids and antacids. 

Blog 26: Senior Project Reflection

Positive Statement: That it is done, but in all seriousness I am actually really proud of my room decoration. I also loved that my class was so enthusiastic about my activities. Overall today was a great day. I enjoyed that this senior project gave me a real understanding what I want to do with my life after high school. I am thrilled that I got to teach a two hour class for my mentorship and I am overall pretty happy with the results of this year.

Questions to Consider:

a) What assessment would you give yourself on your 2-Hour Presentation? AE

b) What assessment would you give yourself on your overall senior project? AE

What worked: I actually liked being given the chance to research so much on my topic. My research binder, strangely enough, is actually one of the things I am most proud of because I believe that my research was very consistently strong throughout the year. It helped me each step of the way, and everything that I did was based on research that I found.

What didn't work: I wish I had more time to devote to the project itself. I participated in a lot, and at times it got really difficult to handle everything. I wish I could also find a better mentor. It ended up working out, I just wish it was more accessible and easier to get to.

Finding Value: I want to teach chemistry when I grow up. I was actually offered into an early graduate program to work my way to get my Ph.D. after I receive my B.S.. That alone gave me confidence in what I was doing. I am actually excited and nervous for college because I know what to expect, and I love it; it is just a lot of hard work. This project has helped me in choosing a realistic career for myself.

Mentorship

    Literal
Same Contact Information as before:
Paul Hubbard. 
   Interpretive
I got to see how to teach in a different way then I am normally used to. The class size allowed for a much more intimate setting which was a lot different from our chemistry class, which is more traditional. Cal Poly's class as well was out of the norm because it was much larger. Basically I got to have an experience as a teacher and through that I connected with the students, and I was able to ask them how they personally learned. In a class of nine, I realized that each student has different needs and learning capabilities. I got to try to device a lesson plan that would help each one. I realized half way through that was impossible. I learned how to work on my feet while teaching, and ask for confirmation when I was reviewing the lesson with students. If they didn't understand I had backup plans. 

   Applied
My essential question revolves around students being assessed about their scientific understanding. Mr. Hubbard uses at home tests, in fact, most of his class is done from home. He taught and conducted labs with his students on Thursdays. They had homework, tests, and lab reports that they turn it to grade. With these assignments, as well as their in class participation, he assessed there level of understanding. He asked students different questions to try to develop everyone's understanding no matter where they started. Throughout the year, Mr. Hubbard has used each of my answers in his own way. For example, he never devotes class time to taking tests, or during labs and lectures he want his students to be completely involved. He talks to them during it to ensure their understanding.