Senior Project Reflection

(1) Q:What are you most proud of in your 2-Hour Presentation and/or your senior project? Why?
      A:What I am most proud of from my 2- hour presentation is going over the 30 minute requirement and how I was not as nervous as I thought i would be, which resulted in a very successful presentation. What I am most proud of from my senior project is defiantly how much I learned through out the year. I have been putting that knowledge to use for a while now.


(2)Questions to Consider


(A)What assessment would you give yourself on your 2-Hour Presentation (self-assessment)? Why?
- On my 2 hour, I will give myself a P+/AE I have never prepared myself for a presentation as much as I did for this one. I reached all the requirements, I met the time requirement, and answered my EQ in the best way possible.


(B) What assessment would you give yourself on your 2-Hour Presentation (self-assessment)? Why?
- I would give myself an AP/P-. I had troubles with my research through out the year but I honestly don't think that affected the quality of my answers for my 2 hour. I turned everything in on time though out the year, minis one blog.I enjoyed working on my senior topic.


(3)  What worked for you in your senior project?
- What worked for me was my 2 hour. Through out my 4 years in ipoly, this was the presentation I completely prepared myself way before the day I had to present.


(4) What didn’t work for you in your senior project?

- What did not work for me was research. I preferred getting my research from my service learning then articles.

(5) Finding Value

How has the senior project been helpful to you in your future endeavors?   Be specific and use examples. 

- Well it made me realize that i want to own my own spa one day so it helped me on knowing what I want in the future and how I am going to get there.

2-Hour Presentation

2-Hour lesson plan 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_Ky7r_Op0lAWxKw1dIgeZP7V5UFyMQ9WAZOzqAq2qmw/edit

Service Learning

Literal:
Service learning log
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhyQjlW3DgazdHdPZEFOUXVjTjltTFp0bmdsZHFNQXc
 Adriana Cattani (909) 396-1444


Interpretive:
The most important thing I gained from my service learning is first hands on experience with what I want as my career in the future. I got to be in the environment where I know I am going to be at in the future.

Applied:
It helped answer my EQ by giving me knowledge on how to properly take care of skin. I worked with 2 estheticians in which answered all my questions about skin. I got to be in the facial room and listen to the patients questions on their concerns. I learned how to properley take care of skin from first hand expiriance.

Helping 2013

Elijah Armendariz

April 25, 2012 at 12:45pm

(1) What ideas do you have for your senior project and why?

(A) Body language reading. Sounds awesome and no has done it.

- It would be best if you start looking for people who could connect you with a school where you could learn some yourself. I'm sure that count as service learning hours.

(2) What do you plan to do to complete the 10 hours of service learning 

(A) I honestly have no idea.

- Well like I was telling you, maybe enrolling yourself in a class. Looking for connections as of now for you won't have much trouble when your senior year begins.

(3) What do you hope to see or expect to see when watching the class of 2012 present their two hour presentations?

(A) I haven't really thought about it. Music, medical jobs etc.

-Make sure to show respect when you are watching presentations. Don't be late, that will distract the presenter and cause them to get nervous.

(4) What questions do they have about senior project?  What additional recommendations would you give the 2013 student about senior project?  Be specific and note what you told them.

(A) He had no questions.

- He didn't really show much interest to the interview. Didn't have ant questions therefore showing he didn't really care.

Independent Component 2

Literal
(A)"I Gabriela Garcia, affirm that I completed my independent which represents 30 hours of work."

(B)What I completed was a intense research on three sunscreen/moisturizers to see what active ingredients are found on all three. I wanted to see what exactly those ingredients do to the skin and how they work. I tested each product for two weeks so in total 6 weeks of testing.

Interpretive
This independent component helped my senior project because I learned what ingredients to look for when buying a sunscreen/moisturizer; which I had ten asked before but, did not have an answer.
I reached 30 hours by first, gathering information on my own to see what sunscreens/moisturizers are most common amount today's teenagers. After finding out the top three products, I researched every active ingredient on all three products. I found two ingredients in which they all had a percentage of. I created a video explaining my research, which took longer then intended since I kept messing up. I edit the video and turned it in via YouTube.

Applied
This independent component helped me answer my EQ because I tied it up with teens directly. I made sure the products are popular amount them. I have been asked in my 20 minute presentation what ingredients to look for in moisturizers and I did not know the answer. Now after all this research I could help them improve their skin by advising them on what ingredients to avoid and look for.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-kly13EM8Q&feature=youtu.be

Answer #3

Q:EQ?
A: What is the best way to take care of teen skin?

Q: Answer 3/Facts
A: Changing your pillow cases and yes sheets once a month reduces the amount of bacteria on your face therefore having cleaner pores. Pillow cases and sheets save up all the dead skin and bacteria from your face. Since the pores open up at night, they become clogged with bacteria causing acne.


Source:
Esthetician at Bella Fusion Skin and Body Studio, Julia Woods.
Make up artist at MAC cosmetics, Melissa M.

3 Column Chart

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yoCNux749pFSGt-cMwmdY7aiHGlvKt4rj9TUwC9I5_Q/edit

Room Creativity

Q:(1) How do you plan to address the room creativity expectation?
A: I plan on reaching the room creativity expectation by having a varity of visuals. I plan on having bottles of the most popular acne medications on every table which, will tie in with one of my activities.
I also plan on posters showing the different types of skin and acne.


Q:(2) What activity ideas do you have for answer 1 or 2?
A: My second answer is making sure teens know what is inside the product being used. So on each table they will have a mini description on the products, they will match them up with the different skin types and acne which I would provide.

The Product

My product so far is knowledge on how to take care of my own skin. Before I started my senior project I had way more imperfections on my skin then what I have now. I gained the most knowledge where i did my service learning, Bella Fusion skin and body studio in Diamond Bar. I worked with more then one esthetician at the spa. I world with Julia Woods the most, she would let me be in the room when she was performing facials on patients. She also performed a facial on me in which I asked plenty of questions in the process.

Blog 15 Independent Componet

Literal
(a) "I, Gabriela Garcia, affirm that I completed my independent componet which represents 30 hours of work."
(b) I performed 11 facials on a variety of people, to test if the facial shows the results it claims to do. I tested each facial on me before i performed them on the patient. I also tested the facial on the patients arm, to see if they had some allergic reaction to any of  the ingredients.

Interpretive 
My independent component reached 30 hours easier then I thought it was going to be. First, I had to research what facials I could make at home. I wanted to perform at least 15 facials but didn't end up finding that many. I will go out and buy each ingrident needed for the facial. I would mix all the ingridents and perform the facial on me first. After I would test the facials on me, I performed it on the patient. In total i performed 11 facials.

Applied 
My independent component helped me answer my essential question by having the knowledge on how to help certain skin problems teens have. My eq is what is the best way to take care of teen skin? So depending on the teens skin I would be able to tell them a facial that could help the apperance of their skin.

Evidence
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g2SumRZ0UtTnhR9Js1l1bsB4Z5ApagLVJZKKOI0ayws/edit?pli=1 

Answer 2

EQ: What is the best way to take care of teen skin?

Answer: The best way to take care of teen skin is to know the ingridents you put on your face. Know what each and every purpose for the ingridents.

Evidence: Certain people are allergic to certain products they may not know that it may be just one ingrident in which that prospect contains. Knowing what exactly is in your products helps to fight everyone's special need on their face.

Source: My source is my service learning at Bella Fusion Skin and Body studio in Diamond Bar.

ourth Interview Question

Interview #3 

1. What is the best way to take care of teen skin?
2. What is the most common mistake teens do when dealing with their skin routine?
3. What ingredients should a teen look for in a moisturizer?
4. If a teen has really dry skin, to the point where their skin is flaking, what do you recommend to do?
5. Scars are a big issue, how could a teen prevent scarring? 
6. What is the proper way of removing a pimple?
7. Why do some teens breakout on their back and chest? 
8. Is a toner really worth becoming one of your routine steps? Why?
9. When removing your make up, Is it better using a face wipe or washing it off?
10. If you accidentally fall asleep with make up on, is there any extra steps you should do the next morning? 
11. Why dies stress effect teen skin?
12. What's the proper way to help remove blackheads?
13. How could a teen determine what type of skin they have?
14. How could you make big pores less visible? 
15. What are some tips on protecting skin during the summer?
16. Could a teens skin type change?
17. What is a good way to treat a sunburn on your face?
18. How could a teen control acne?
19. What is the best way to control the production of oil one a teens face?
20. Is it best to leave a pimple or pop it when it's ready? 

Independent Component 2 Plan Approval

For my Independent component 2, I plan on doing extra 30 hours in another spa. I already completed 55 hours in one spa so I plan on volunteering in another spa also located in Diamond Bar.

Independent Component 1

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g2SumRZ0UtTnhR9Js1l1bsB4Z5ApagLVJZKKOI0ayws/edit

Presentation 2 Rough Draft

Essential question: What is the best way to take care of teen skin?


Objective: My objective is to teach others how to take three simple steps that will improve the appearance of thier skin.


Introduction: Hello, my name is Gabriela and my essential question is, What is the best way of taking care of teen skin? I wan to be able to help others by giving them simple steps on how they could improve tier skin and gain more confidence in the process.


Verification: I will ask three questions to make sure the class is understanding.
1. How many times a day should a teen wash tier face?
2.What SPF number should the sunblock be?
3.What main ingridents should you look for in a face wash.


Three important sources: My service learning at Bella Fusion Skin and Body Studio. I have completed over 50 hours at that spa and have learned easy steps a teen could take at home to better their skin without having to waste a lot of money (also depends on the severity of the acne, acne scars etc. that they want to improve.
Research, every article I read gives me a better understanding on how the skin works and proper maintenance. Also a lot oh home remedies like face masks, zit zappers, that one could easily create at home.
Short videos, I tend to watch a lot of two minute videos on how to apply make up, proper steps to take to remove make and so on. This has helped me find simple ways that a teen could do to imrpove the appearnce of their skin.


Body:

• Literal: I have learned that one of the best home remedies to help the swelling of a zit the quickest is to put a tab bit of toothpaste over night. Toothpaste helps kill the bacteria that could be on the surface of the skin which causes the swelling of the zit. I have also learned that proper maintenance is the way to go for teens. Which could be washing their face twice a day using a sunscreen with a SPF of at least 15 and always moisturizing their face.
• Interp: Based on what i have learned I was able to complete independent componet 1. All my research on facials and simple ingredients that could be added to a home made face wash, makes a big difference in ones skin.

Visuals: Several posters each demestrating steps on proper way of washing your face etc.

Activity: I will create a worksheet for each group. Each worksheet will have an envelope with cut outs with arrows that they will have to put on the face that will be on the worksheet demonstratin

g the proper hand motions to wash your face.

Conclusion: What we went over today were just simple steps that you could take at home to help with the apperence of your skin. You have learned one of the most important which is the proper way of washing your face, because the way you wash your face effects where you break out. You can't rub your face to hard because your pimples will eventually spread all over your face depending where you have acne. By the end of my senior project I want to be able to have less stress on about my own skin since i will know how to take proper steps to take care of it.

Answer 1

Q: (1) What is answer 1 to your EQ? Be specific in your answer and write it like a thesis statement. 
A: One of the best ways to take care of teenage skin is making sure to change your pillow cases and bed sheets at least every two days. Your pillow cases gather up all your skins oil and bacteria every night, therefore laying on dirty pillows causes breakouts.


Q:(2) What possible evidence do you have to support this answer?
A: Your pillow cases gather up all your skins oil and bacteria every night, therefore laying on dirty pillows causes breakouts. Its one of the most simple ways that most teens don't really know will help their skin.


Q: (3) What source(s) did you find this evidence and/or answer?
A:  My source for my answer is my service learning. That was her first answer when I asked what will help prevent breakouts.

Service Learning

Q:Where are you working for your service learning?
A: I am working at Bella Fusion Skin and Body Studio in Diamond Bar.


Q:Who is your contact?
A: Adriana Cattani is the owner of the spa.


Summarize the services you have performed to complete the 10 hour requirement
A: So far what i have done in the spa is watch an esthetician apply a facial on another employee. I file and alphabetize papers and I also clean and help close.


Q:How many hours have you worked?
A: So far I have worked 24 hours exact. 

Third Interview Questions

1. What is the best way to prevent breakouts on a teen?
2. Does eating habits affect the about of breakouts?
3. When is it time to go see a dermatologist if you can't seem to control your acne?
4. What facials do you recommend for exfoliation?
5.What age should an average person stop having breakouts?
6. While breaking out, what is the best way to treat your skin?
7. After breaking out scars are left behind, what could a teen do to prevent scars?
8. For girls, when is the worst time to put make up on when you are dealing with acne?
9. What is the best way to reduce the size of a zit as soon as possible?
10. What ingredients should a teen look for in face wash and face lotions?

Self Reflection

Q: (1) How do you think you are doing so far in your senior project and why?  AE, P, AP, CR, or NC
A: I think I am doing okay on my senior project. I have a topic that I love learning about, I have learned different methods on how to take of skin and I also put what I learn to use. AP+


Q: (2) What one thing do you think you have done well on and why?
A: What I have done well so far is putting what I learn in use. For example, I have learned a lot about face masks, the proper way of how to apply them, the time limit of having it on your face etc.


Q: (3) What is one thing you would like to improve on and why? 
A: I would like to improve in my research checks. Its hard to find lengthy articles that i haven't read already.

Science Fair Proposal

Q: 1. What is your hypothesis?

A: My hypothesis is: If P.acne is exposed to a certaion chemical, then it will not grow as quickly. 

 Q: 2. Identify the dependent (produced), independent (manipulated) and control variables in your hypothesis.

A: The dependent variable is the are free of bacteria. The independent variable in the type of acne medication I’m going to use which is clinque. The control variables will be room temperature, the concentration of the product clinque and the ingredients in the petri dish.

Q: 3. What is the connection between your science fair project and your senior project EQ?

A: My EQ is, what is the best way of taking care of teenagers skin? So the connection between my science fair and my EQ is helping me prove that clinque is one of the best ways to get rid of unwanted acne on ones face. 

Q: 4. How will you perform the experiment?  Include the equipment you plan on using.

A: 

material list:

• 3 petri dishes with agar
• 1 disinfected swab
• 1 bottle of clean water
• piece of filter paper (1)
• 4 test tubes
• measuring cylinder
• pippette 
• beaker of water
• P acne bacteria 
• forceps 
• digital weighing scale 
• clinque 

Procedure: 

• First, I will prepare three petri dishes and put agar in them and store them in a refrigerator, before starting the experiment I will remove the petri dishes from the refrigerator and wait till they are back to room temperature. 

• Second, I will use the pippette to mix the acne medication with water. I will use 5mg of clinque and 10 ml of water.

• Third, I will prepare another test tube containing the P acne bacterium with 40 ml of water. I will take a swab and wipe it to the tub containing the bacteria and spread it all around the agar.

• Fourth, I cut out circular discs out of the filter paper than dip the filter paper into the test tube containing the acne medication. They are kept in a cool, shaded place for four days.

• After the four days have passed i will measure the circular area on the filter paper that is free of bacteria.

Q: 5. Which category will your project be listed under? 

A: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

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