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Assignment 6 – Excel Graphing

Daniel DL 10

This pie chart shows the total amount of money that I spend on different things in a month. Those different things include clothes, food, gifts, personal items, and any other thing that I may spend my money on in a month. The pie chart is above.

The bar graph above was made from questioning 10 people on what their favourite month of the year is. It includes all 12 months of the year, even the ones that people didn’t chose as their favourite. The summer months seem to be the most popular out of all the months.

The line graph above is a demonstration of how much a tomato plant grows based on how many mL of water is used in the soil used to pot the tomato plant. I used this website to make this: https://gizmos.explorelearning.com/find-gizmos/launch-gizmo?resourceId=615. I used all of the base items on this website, and the only thing I changed was the amount of water.

Assignment 6 – Excel Graphing (Pie Graph)

Assignment 6 – Excel Graphing (Bar Graph)

Assignment 6 – Excel Graphing (Line Graph)

I couldn’t attach the document directly because it would say that there’s an error. I attached a PDF file for each of the different types of graphs above.

Assignment 3 TOKW

Daniel DL 10

Interview: 

Host: Paul Relationship to you: Dad 

Job title: Chief Investment Officer (CIO) 

Job description: Lead company’s investment team, and all of company’s investment functions. This includes managing the suite of investment products for the benefit of our retail and institutional clients. These investment products include funds focused on different asset classes, including stocks, bonds, real estate, and mortgages.  

Duties and/or tasks at job: Research different investment opportunities, lead team discussions on different opportunities, make investment decisions including what to buy or sell, and when to buy and sell. Other things would be managing employees, including developing their career paths, or meeting with clients to discuss investment matters.  

What training is needed: Extensive work experience with different investment organizations focused on a wide variety of investment areas. Experience managing investment portfolios for clients.  

What eduction is needed: Business degree for university, chartered financial analyst designation. 

What extracurricular experience is needed: It is good to have experience in areas such as coaching or community involvement. 

What skills and attributes are needed: A good understanding of investments. The ability to absorb and synthesize lots of information into clear investment decisions. The ability to think clearly while under pressure.  

2 things you like about the job: 1. Always learning new things. 2. Get to meet with lots of different investment professionals, many of whom are extremely insightful.  

2 things you dislike about the job: 1. Client pressure when performance is not good. 2. Feeling stretched too thinly (not enough hours in the day to get all the wanted aspects done. 

How this job could be changed in the next 5-10 years: Artificial intelligence could potentially revolutionize the way investment information is processed. This could make the number of people needed on an investment team, such as the one that is being managed, to be a lot less. AI will have impacts on the investment world that are exceedingly difficult to foresee at this point. 

Reflection: 

  1. What was your favorite part of the day? Was there anything that you found interesting or surprising?

My favorite part of the day was walking in and meeting everyone at the job. Everyone was so friendly, and the workspace was really cool. Something I found surprising was that the office building and section that I was in was very modern. 

  1. Give 2 reasons why you like this job (be specific):

One reason I like this job is that it seems very social. Everyone seems so close and it is like they are all one big family. Another reason I like this job is that you get to work with money. I, like most people, really like money and investing that money in strategy to make more of it seems like such a fun and cool thing to do. 

  1. Give 2 reasons why you might not like this job (be specific):

I might not like this job because you have to sit around all day, and I would not like that because sitting down for too long makes me feel lazy and I do not like that feeling. Another reason I might not like this job is the stress of it. If you have this job, people look up to you, and for me that would be incredibly stressful. 

  1. Is this job for you? Why or why not?

I think it could be because it fits into what I think would be fun for a job, but at the same time I don’t think I would pursue this job as of right now because obviously I’m in ninth grade, but also I don’t think it would be for me because you have to be on a laptop all day every day. 

  1. How is technology and digital literacy used in this job?

Technology is used in this job because everything you do is on technology, calling people, reading emails, trading stocks, everything you can do with this job, it is online. Digital literacy is used in this job because when you read things online about what to trade, you must check if this is a real and trustworthy site. You cannot just blindly put money into anything without research. 

  1. Explain the value of your TOKW experience in relation to your ideas about your plans after high school

The value of TOKW in relation to my ideas about my plans after highschool is very important. In my opinion, you should not do something people tell you to do for your job, I think that you should get a job that you know that you will like. Therefore, it’s important that you go around exploring different types of jobs for your future, because you never know what you’ll like until you try it. This is a good start or even steppingstone to explore what I’d like for my future. 

Assignment 2 – Digital Referencing and Citations

Daniel DL 10

I will be using APA format for citations in this assignment.

Orange Shirt Day is the national day for truth and reconciliation, originally and still widely known as Orange Shirt Day. Orange Shirt Day is important because it honors Indigenous children who endured abuse in Canada’s residential schools. It raises awareness about the lasting trauma, supports healing, and promotes reconciliation

Orange Shirt Society (2024). [Orange Shirt Society logo with orange shirt on left]. Orange Shirt Society.

The Beyond 94 website, launched by CBC News in 2018, tracks progress on the 94 Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in Canada. These calls aim to address the harm caused by residential schools and promote reconciliation. This site updates the status of each call, categorizing them as Not Started, In Progress, or Complete. It also features survivor stories, status reports, and video documentaries to raise awareness and show how governments and communities are working toward healing and justice for Indigenous peoples.

CBC News (2018). [Each call to action in circles describing what it is]. CBC News.

National Truth and Reconciliation Day was established in 2021 to honor residential school survivors and reflect on their legacy. The date, September 30, was chosen to coincide with Orange Shirt Day, which raises awareness about the trauma of residential schools. The day was created in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 2015 report, which called for a day of reflection to promote healing and reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians.

Government of British Columbia (2024). National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. British Columbia. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Website

Call to action 63 iii is Building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect. This assignment builds intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect by encouraging me to learn about the history and impacts of residential schools on Indigenous communities. It helps me understand their experiences, fostering emotional empathy for the trauma caused. By recognizing the significance of National Truth and Reconciliation Day, I develop respect for Indigenous cultures and contribute to the process of reconciliation. This learning promotes a deeper connection to the importance of healing and mutual understanding between cultures.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (2012). Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action. Commission of Canada https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/british-columbians-our-governments/indigenous-people/aboriginal-peoples-documents/calls_to_action_english2.pdf

The Kwikwetlem Nation name comes from the Halq’eméylem word for “people of the muddy water,” referring to the Coquitlam River. Their traditional territory includes areas around Coquitlam, Coquitlam Lake, and the river, where they historically relied on fishing, especially salmon. In the past, the Kwikwetlem thrived through fishing, hunting, and gathering. Today, they focus on cultural revitalization, land protection, and economic development. Looking ahead, they aim to strengthen their community, protect their environment, and advance reconciliation while preserving their culture for future generations.

Kwikwetlem First Nation (2021, October 4). The Story of Kwikwetlem. Youtube.

The Kwikwetlem Nation speaks hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓, a language from the Salishan language family, spoken by several Coast Salish peoples. The language features unique sounds, including glottalized consonants and diacritics that affect pronunciation. Traditionally oral, it faced decline due to colonial policies, but there are current efforts to revitalize it. The Kwikwetlem Nation is working to teach and preserve hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ for future generations, ensuring it remains a vital part of their culture and identity.

 

My First Blog Post

Daniel DL 10

What are 2 essential rights you have as an active digital citizen?

One right that I have as an active digital citizen is that I have the right to access and use digital content. A second right that I have as a digital citizen is that I have a right to create and share digital media.

What are 2 responsibilities you have in contributing to an inclusive and respectful culture online?

One responsibility I have in contributing to an inclusive and respectful culture online is to have diverse representation by ensuring that my content reflects the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of my audience and community. Another responsibility I have is to be kind to others no matter the circumstances.

Explain in detail 2 ways that you plan to use your personal device responsibly in school.

One way that I plan to use my personal device responsibly in school is that I will not be using it in class. Instead of not paying attention and being on my phone, I will pay attention to what the teacher is saying and will be respectful in that way. The second way that I’ll use my personal device responsibly in school is that I will not be spreading any false information online about the school or anyone in it. Spreading rumors could lead to very bad things, and it is not respectful to anyone or anything to do that.

Explain in detail 2 examples of inappropriate use of personal devices in school.

One example is using your phone while the teacher is talking. That is inappropriate because it can distract your peers, you, your teacher, basically anyone. The noise on your phone, the colours, the brightness, any of that could distract anyone, and that’s not good. Another way of using personal devices in school that is inappropriate is playing games instead of doing your work on your laptop. This is for the same reason, it could distract others in many ways.