Bead Loom Picture

Unfortunately, I made a mistake and added one more bead than I needed. Check out the site at: http://csdt.rpi.edu/na/loom/bl/beadloom.html

Native American Cultural Project

1. Native American bead work was known for its beauty and for the mathematical skill needed to construct them.
2. A key concept we are learning is how the Native American arts display common mathematical skills that are used to this very day.
3. Bead looms are based off of four-fold symmetry.
4. The shapes are basic and made of lines. There are four shapes that are centered around a central axis.
5. Embroidery, Plains Indians, Shoshone Beadwork, Buffalo Hide Drum, Navajo Rug.
6. Reflection Symmetry is when an object can be reflected perfectly over a singular line running down the center of a object or form.
7. Many Native Americans used a base four counting system. Their tepees had four poles and they occasionally offered prayer to the four winds.
8. The picture displayed is a rug based off a sand drawing. The sand drawings were used for healing where a healing man would create a drawing and then brush it off at the end of the day.
9. Four-fold symmetry was also used to decorate clothing such as the heavy wool jacket displayed on the page.
10. Four-Fold Symmetry #5 depicts a bead loom.
11. The creation of the bead loom isn't fully documented but it occurred long before Europeans reached the Americas.
12. These designs decorate clothing and make fine pieces of art.

Communication

I text more than any other form of communication. The second most would be Snapchat which is still completely shadowed by how much I text people. I rely on technology is very heavy and I might feel lost without my phone. 

Computer Scavenger Hunt Reflection

During this activity I felt that I was great at finding specific information such as plane ticket prices. I could improve in my ability to find more vague items like flyers from local art events. 

FINAL Computer Buying Project Reflection

After completing the project there are several things to look back on. First, I learned how to cross examine computer specs. Before I looked only at brands, software, and graphics card. Now I know where and how to pull the information of each model as well as how to compare them. Secondly, I learned how to use a price range to find a computer that will give you the best value. In a world where computers are needed more than ever, getting the best one you can is critical for both work and private use. A problem occurred when trying to find a price on the MacBook Pro. The problem was that the price was not in clear view when I tried to find it. I soon realized that the cost wasn't fixed as features could be removed or added. The default price is what I used in my presentation with a cost of $1110. 

Computer Buying Reflection

Working with my partner was a fun experience. The work was easily divided and so far everything has been finished on time. With another full class we can probably finish or nearly finish the project. 

Wordle About Me

Introduction

My name is Ryaan and I'm a sophomore in high school. This blog is meant to hold all the assignments for the Computer Applications class. I chose to enroll in Computer Apps because I've used computers and technology since I was young and therefore the class interested me. Outside of school I backpack, run track, and play basketball. Additionally, I also like to sail and I'm working my way to earn a LSA license when I'm old enough. During the spring I work on the ground crew of small airstrips to help launch and land gliders.