This simulation was to think about what kind of animals we need on our space ship on floor planner. On the space ship, (like the game) we are the sharks eating the minnows, and the seaweed is the food they eat. Here we learned about what we need on our ship, and how to plan ahead, and how many animals and babies you need to survive for twenty years.
One thing I learned during the info graphics project was there is a death in NYC every 9.1 seconds. There were a lot of facts about the city, so it was a bit hard to choose. A skill I learned during this project, (I am not a expert) is masking things out of pictures that you want. At first it was a bit hard, but then later, I found it more easy, and fun, even though I only Photoshopped one picture. I thought I did a good job.
I think at one point this skill will come in handy, but I don’t really know when. Maybe at home, if I want to Photoshop something for a picture, or a project, then I’ll know how. I really did like this project, and I felt that I was not stuck all the time, and that I was having fun with this project. I would like to use Photoshop again, Because I liked it. (I didn’t do Illustrator so I don’t really have a sense of that.) And I would like doing info graphics again, because I know what to do.
One thing I found difficult was in masking the image, because if I did something wrong and didn’t notice, and come back later, I could not do command Z. One thing I enjoyed was finding pictures and seeing if I could Photoshop it and if it was too hard. I really liked the project. It was fun for me because I felt like I knew something, and was not just stuck it a pile of tar and starting to give up because I needed a teacher all the time. In the end (now where else would it be) I don’t think I need a teacher 24 7, and that I can do it myself, mostly. I know it sounds cheesy, and I hate cheesy stuff, trust me, but I really liked this project, (I’ve said that a thousand times in the reflection, right?) even though I got stuck a lot.
I loved the whole thing about the concert. It was fun to hear everybody’s piece played not on a computer!! I Also liked having my parents there. There only thing that I really didn’t like is that it was very long. And having to wait some times, was hard. Like I was really thirsty, but over all, I really liked the concert and REALLY think little red should do it just as magical as for our grade.
French Reflection
My favorite activity in this class is Simon says. I really like playing that game because it reminds me of where I went with my french friend Chloe. We played a lot of games and one of the games was that game. (I also like it because It almost has my name in it.)I enjoy it because it is a challenge to lose or win or make the other person lose.I learned this game from my mom because it is a childhood game, except in english.I also enjoy bingo. It’s so satisfying if you get a stamp and if you are so close and you lose!It’s a good way to feel happy for someone.
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