Jasmin's 2 Minutes to Make a Difference- Reflection

2 Minutes To Make A Difference
Group members: Angelique Marcial, Anna Gomez, Jasmin Lacap

Here is our Google Document-



Here is our FIRST DRAFT-

Here is our FINAL DRAFT-


2)
I think our video had a big change between the rough draft and the final cut video. We did not have voice in our first draft, so we decided to add voice narration for a our final video to make it better. Our friends and classmates commented on how our slides were a little too fast for our first video, so for our final video, we tried our best to slow down the slides but still meet the time limit. The comments of other students really helped my group and I improve our video as much as we could.

3) We found our expert while we were looking for information online. We found a site called " ABS-CBN Kapamilya helpline." We found Edna Lupa, who is responsible for an organization that supports Japan and gathers information. She gave us helpful websites, which led us to information that boosted up our video project. Three important points that we learned from Edna Lupa are:

- North and South America received warnings and evacuations.
- At least 20 other countries received warnings.
- Caramines Sur and Norte (Philippines) was affected by the quake.

4) I think my group and I were successful in finding our expert.

5) I think our great success in our 2 minutes project was the information and powerful images that we were able to gather. A skill that I will use in the future is to not fall behind and procrastinate, because this will only lead to stress.

6)
During the movie making process, one specific thing that frustrated me was trying to overlap our voice narration over the music on the right time with the slides, I always had to redo it over and over. I became successful after many tries, but this took a lot of patience.

7)
The 2 minutes to make a difference project is important to grade 8 students because we want to prove to adults that at our young age, we can make a difference in one way or another.

8) I will make a difference in the future by helping and being involved in different organizations and fundraisers that are trying to help other people around the world.

Jasmin's Algebra Post

Algebra

variable- a letter that represents a number in an equation or expression.
constant- the constant is the integer in algebra. n+5 -- +5 is the constant
expression- a pattern that has many possible answers.
equation- has only one possible answer.

One-step equations:

1. Isolate the Variable
2. Cancel the Constant using a Zero Pair
3. Balance (do to both sides)
   
4. Verify to check

shaded tiles= positive
non-shaded tiles= negative

Addition (Inspection)















Addition (tiles)











Subtraction (inspection)









Subtraction (tiles)










Multiplication (inspection)









Multiplication (tiles)










Division (inspection)












Division (tiles)










Two-step equations:

1. Isolate the Variable
2. Cancel the Constant (zero pair)
   
3. Balance (do to both sides)
   
4. Simplify the Variable
5. Balance

Multiplication (inspection)












Multiplication (tiles)











Division (inspection)











Division (tiles)













Here is a video on two-step equations

Jasmin's Great Big Book Of Integers.

Chapter 1- Grade 7 Review

Integers-
-number lines
-integer chips
-negative and positive numbers (-,+)
-zero pair







When subtracting something that isn't there, use a zero pair.

-6-(-4)= -2
-10+6= -4
6-7+2= 1
14-(-3)= +17

-3-(-7)= +4







-3-7= -10








3-7= -4







3+7= 10







-3+7= 4









Chapter 2- Multiplying Integers

Sign rules-
Even = When you have an even number of negative factors, the product is positive.

Odd= When you have an odd number of negative factors, the product is negative.

(+2) x (+3)=

(+2) x (-3)=

(-2) x (+3)=

(-2) x (-3)=

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(+2) x (+3)=

(+2) x (-3)=

(-2) x (+3)=

(-2) x (-3)=

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(+2) x (+3)= 2 groups of (+3)











(+2) x (-3)= 2 groups of (-3)













(-2) x (+3)= Remove 2 groups of (+3)












(-2) x (-3)=

(+2) x (+3)=

(+2) x (-3)=

(-2) x (+3)=

(-2) x (-3)=

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(+2) x (+3)=

(+2) x (-3)=

(-2) x (+3)=

(-2) x (-3)=

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+6











Chapter 3- Dividing Integers

What is partitive division?
Partitive division is where you know the total number of groups, and you are trying to find the number of items in each group. (groups of)

6/2= 3






-6/(-2)= 3





What is Quotative division?
Quotative division is when you share between groups.

(-6)/2= -3












Chapter 4- Order of Operations with Integers












Here's the link to a video I made.

Jasmin's Term 2 Reflection

Term 2 Reflection

In term two, I did well on getting my homework completed on time. We learned about percents, surface area, and volume. For percents, I learned how to add GST% and PST% to a certain price or number that was given in the math problem. Surface area was my favorite thing that I studied during the second term because I got good marks on my quizzes and test. I found it easy once I knew all the formulas.I learned how to find the total surface area (T.S.A) using formulas such as (πr^2) for finding the T.S.A of a cylinder, (lxw) for finding the T.S.A of a rectangular prism, and (bxh/2) for finding the T.S.A of triangular prism. For volume, I learned a new formula which was (πr^2)xh. I learned that the volume is the amount of space inside a shape. I used to struggled on the problems when you had to find the volume of a shape with another shape added or taken away from it. Next term, I will try to do better by asking questions and communicating with my classmates.

Jasmin's Volume Scribe Post

Show you know-
Pg. 248
Question:





My answer:












Pg. 249
Question:







My answer:









My textbook answers- Page. 250-253 (#1-18)
** I did questions 1,4 and 7

Question #1-













My answer for #1-








Question #4-






My answer for #4-












Question #7-






My answer for #7-













Here is a link on how to calculate volume.
Here is a video.


Cylinder Volume and Volume Problems


7.3














My answer-

If Martha wants to buy more popcorn for her money,
she should get the popcorn container named "Popcorn Lover's."

7.4







My answer-










An assumption I made was that 1/4 of the cheese was cut.

Here is my video on how I solved the math problems-

Final Percent Post

1 ) This chapter was all about fractions, decimals and mainly percents. We learned how to represent percents using hundred grids. We learned how to convert decimals, fractions and percents. Then we learned how to find a certain percentage of a number.We also learned how to add taxes such as GST% and PST% to a percent.

What is a percent?
A Percent is a number that is out of 100. It's another name for hundredths. It can be represented on a grid, and it can also be converted into a fraction or decimal.

Representing Percents-
- One completely shaded grid represents 100%
- If half of the grid is shaded, it represents 50%
eg.













Fractions, Decimals and Percents-
- Percents can be written as fractions and as decimals.
eg.











Percent of a Number-
- You can use mental math strategies such as doubling, halving, and dividing by ten to find the percent of some numbers.
eg.









Combining Percent-
- Percents can be combined by adding to solve problems.
eg. 3 DVD's for 19.99 each. Find the total cost of the DVD's including 5% GST and 6% PST.















2) Here is my video explaining percents.

3) Here is a link to my " percent scribe post"

4) Here is a link about Percents.

Jasmin's Pay it Forward

Group members: Anna Gomez, Angelique Marcial, Jasmin Lacap

Part one-
The movie "Pay it Forward" is about a young boy named Trevor. He had a troubled family, his mother named Arlene, was alcoholic and his father has left him. On the first day of school, Trevor's Social Studies teacher, Mr. Simonet gave them an assignment to think of a simple way to save the world. Trevor decides to "Pay it Forward" or show an act of kindness to other people. He pays it forward to three other people. First he helps a homeless man/junkie. Second, he tries to get Mr.Simonet and his mom together. Third, he helps a boy that gets bullied.

Part two-
For my act of kindness, my group and I decided to shovel other peoples sidewalks. We chose to do this activity because it was fun, and we thought it would be a great idea since it has been snowing for the past three days! It was also great exercise! We helped shovel the sidewalk of three families around the neighborhood. They were all very kind! We knocked on doors around the neighborhood and asked if we could shovel their sidewalk, then we gave them a candy cane and a holiday card, finally.. we started to shovel. We did our act of kindness on Saturday, December 18, 2010.


Part three-
"Pay it Forward"


I think our act of kindness went really well! A lot of things happened. We went to one of the houses in the neighborhood, the lady living there was extremely nice! She told us that her car was stolen a few days ago, and that she was really upset about it.. but once she found out that we were paying it forward and the fact that we were going to shovel her sidewalk made her very proud! She said, "Thank you girls, you cheered me up! Happy Holidays!" I felt very happy knowing that we were helping other people. It felt amazing to see that big smile on their faces. I am proud of myself and my group/friends.. Angelique and Anna, because we stayed out in the cold for a few hours, but at the end.. it was all worth it! The reaction of the people was something like "Thank you! Happy Holidays!" but others said "Let me see if I have some change" because they thought they had to pay us for shoveling. We asked the people to "Pay it Forward." One lady said "I will definitely pay it forward, Thanks!"

Part four-
The idea of "Pay it Forward" is important because it's sometimes nice to think of other people and help other people instead of always putting yourself first. One simple act of kindness can really help a person out, it can also put a huge smile on their face. I think my act of kindness has made a difference.

Happy Holidays! Remember to Pay it Forward!

Jasmin's Homework Book pg.36-39

Homework book- Pg 36-39 Even#
I am supposed to do a few of the even numbers. I decided to do questions 2,4, (pg.36,37) and 6,8,10 (Pg.38-39)

pg.36---Question.2
One full grid represents 100%. What percent does each diagram represent?








Pg.37---Question 4
Show as repeating decimals.












Pg.38-- Question.6
What percent is represented by each diagram if a completely shaded grid represents 100%?




















Pg.39---Question.8











Pg.39---Question 10

About 1.7% of Earth's water is stored in groundwater, lakes, rivers, streams, and soil. Use a hundred grid to show this percent.












Here is a link on : Fractional Percentages

Here's a video on chaning decimals to percents.