Wednesday, 22 April 2015
Thursday, 16 April 2015
Tech6- Post 3
As you may or may not know, in Tech I have been working on my Choice or Passion Project. For this, we may build something related to our choice or passion. I am building a foldable chair that saves space. Below are some questions we were asked to answer.
Please share with us your successes, and failures with your project thus far in the lab.
Making the basic outline and/or plan was definitely a success. At this point, I have a plan that I am happy with, and will help me throughout this project. I haven't had any failures, but I feel that I am not getting enough things done in one class period. I want to spend more time working and getting things done, so I get the project done in time.
What have you learned about yourself so far in the building process in the lab?
I learned that I am a person who really thinks over plans, and takes my time with them. Just two or three classes ago, I finished my plan; which isn't being extremely efficient on the planning. I think I acted this way because I have had previous experiences where I have a bad plan for a project, and that messes up the whole thing. I was really excited to get started with this, and see my end product, which is why I didn't want to mess it up. What I need to do is get the right balance, and be efficient yet thorough with my planning. Like I said, I don't want one small planning mistake to ruin my whole project, but what I am beginning to learn is that there are a lot of solutions to small problems that occur.
Do you feel you have enough resources available to you in the lab to build your project? If not, what recommendations do you have for the teacher in this area?
Please share with us your successes, and failures with your project thus far in the lab.
Making the basic outline and/or plan was definitely a success. At this point, I have a plan that I am happy with, and will help me throughout this project. I haven't had any failures, but I feel that I am not getting enough things done in one class period. I want to spend more time working and getting things done, so I get the project done in time.
What have you learned about yourself so far in the building process in the lab?
I learned that I am a person who really thinks over plans, and takes my time with them. Just two or three classes ago, I finished my plan; which isn't being extremely efficient on the planning. I think I acted this way because I have had previous experiences where I have a bad plan for a project, and that messes up the whole thing. I was really excited to get started with this, and see my end product, which is why I didn't want to mess it up. What I need to do is get the right balance, and be efficient yet thorough with my planning. Like I said, I don't want one small planning mistake to ruin my whole project, but what I am beginning to learn is that there are a lot of solutions to small problems that occur.
Do you feel you have enough resources available to you in the lab to build your project? If not, what recommendations do you have for the teacher in this area?
Frankly, I was quite surprised to see and use all the equipment we have in the lab. I haven't used more than half of them before, and what we have definitely meets the needs for my project. I really liked how we got a chance to try some of them out, whether we needed them for our project or not. On top of all the materials and equipment we have, Mr. Diebley always has ideas and solutions to small problems we have. This way, we can try out new things on our own, without having the teacher do the work for us.
To the left is a picture of my cutting setup. This is how things look when I am ready to cut. I have learned a lot about using a hand-held jigsaw over the past few weeks. For example, if you don't want the cardboard to vibrate a lot, you should keep the plate that is around the blade low. As of April 20, I have finished cutting my base. Now I only need to attach the base, cut the layers, and attach the layers.
Wednesday, 15 April 2015
Health Germ Poster
In Health, we learned about how having good hygiene is important. We had to choose an activity to do that showed our learning about good hygiene. My partner and I chose to make a poster that teaches people how many germs can be in their hands, and in other places they may not have known about.
Monday, 6 April 2015
Water Project Conclusion
We finished our water project well, because we had a successful class presentation (we went first) and started donating.
We made a total of $257, and handed out over 250 flyers.
Freya and I decided to split the money to donate so both of us have a chance to donate on the website.
The website says $95.15 because it is in USD (Charity: Water is a US based organization), which is half of our amount.
Finally, I shared the video we made with my family, and it passed our goal of 60 views.
We made a total of $257, and handed out over 250 flyers.
Freya and I decided to split the money to donate so both of us have a chance to donate on the website.
The website says $95.15 because it is in USD (Charity: Water is a US based organization), which is half of our amount.
Finally, I shared the video we made with my family, and it passed our goal of 60 views.
All in all, we enjoyed doing the water project, and it deepened our understanding of a lot of things. The one thing we would do if we had a similar project is plan the expenditures and the profit.
Water Project: Week 4 (Post 2)
We wrapped up our entire Water Project pretty well.
The 5th grade presentation went smoothly, and we ended up earning over $50 in just that day. We had some left over cookies, so we sold them among 6th graders at lunch. this contributed to the $50 at the end of that day.
The poster is for April 8th (the Water Project Celebration day), and the slide show and presentation is for class tomorrow. So we are doing pretty well on time because we just need to finish the poster by next Wednesday.
The 5th grade presentation went smoothly, and we ended up earning over $50 in just that day. We had some left over cookies, so we sold them among 6th graders at lunch. this contributed to the $50 at the end of that day.
Above: Freya and I presenting to Ms. Smith's class.
Wednesday, 1 April 2015
Water Project Presentations
Today, we are presenting our water projects to our science class. Below is my feedback to all the groups who presented.
Adam-
One well done: I really liked how you described your project realistically, and said what you did even if you had a problem.
One I wish: I wish you could have talked smoother, so that we could hear exactly what you were saying consistently.
One take away to help you in your presentation: Our group made a video too, so I would definitely play at least a section of my video like you did.
Jason-
One well done: I liked how you were really honest about your project, which is good because everyone can learn from that.
One I wish: I wish I could've seen pictures of you doing the project, like the tournament going on.
One take away to help you in your presentation: I would want to be as honest as you were in my presentation, and share more of my failures as well as successes.
Parker-
One well done: It was great how you gave so much detail about the Walk for Water, like showing us the map for it. This helped me get a better idea of what you were doing.
One I wish: I wished you had more pictures in your presentation instead of having just words.
One take away to help you in your presentation: I would want to track each week like you did, to be specific.
Rahini and Zara-
One well done: I liked how you guys had a lot of photos to give us evidence for everything you did.
One I wish: I wish you kept your presentation concise, so we got the information we needed, and you didn't go on about one idea.
One take away to help you in your presentation: I would've liked to go through the whole process and show each roadblock we had on the way.
Claire-
One well done: You had a really logical sequence of parts to talk about. I liked how you had your purpose, everything you did, then finally the difference you made.
One I wish: I wished you had a better start or lead to your presentation, so we get some background about your project and what you did.
One take away to help you in your presentation: I thought it was good how you thoroughly went through everything you did for your project, and I should have done that.
Kyndall-
One well done: It was good how you talked about each week in sequence.
One I wish: I wish you had less words on your slides, and more pictures.
One take away to help you in your presentation: I sent emails for my project too, so I would've wanted to include screenshots of those in my presentation.
Arjun-
One well done: Nice job on sharing each thing you did along with why it was successful or not.
One I wish: I wish you had more photos of you doing the project, rather than mostly text.
One take away to help you in your presentation: I wish I was as honest as you were in your presentation about how not everything worked out well.
Erika & Zoe-
One well done: I really like how you guys were honest about your project, and connected that to the overall difference you made.
One I wish: I wish you guys concluded your presentation better so the audience had a better idea of what you did in all.
One take away to help you in your presentation: I would want to talk more about the video I made like you did. You guys talked about the views, and showed us that, which was great!
Mia-
One well done: You are a great presenter, because you changed your tone and volume according to what you were saying.
One I wish: I wish you chose a better sequence to put the parts of your presentation in, because you first stated what impact your product made, then told us what you product was after a few other slides.
Robin, Sophie, and Lilly-
One well done: You guys presented well, and also had a logical order of your slides. I could hear you guys well, and you changed your voice at the right time.
One I wish: I wish you guys talked more about the Dirty Water Challenge in your presentation, because it seemed like a really big part of the project, and I didn't learn much about it.
Seung Min-
One well done: I liked how you had a variety of photos of what you did for your project.
One I wish: I wish you had less text on every slide, and relied on your oral presentation more.
Sophia-
One well done: I liked how you explained everything you did in detail.
One I wish: I wish you had more photos, and also a sample of your t-shirt.
Isabella-
One well done: It was great how you were really really enthusiastic! Your lead, especially really got the audience hooked in, and the sequence you put each slide/section in led to great meaning.
One I wish: I wish you had more photos, so we know exactly what you did and we can see it.
Rohan-
One well done: It was good how you shared what you and your partner liked about the water project, so we got to hear your opinion.
One I wish: I wish you were more enthusiastic and seemed more passionate about what you were saying, rather than looking bored with it.
Ethan-
One well done: I liked how you seemed comfortable with the audience, and made it feel like you were having a conversation, rather than acting nervous.
One I wish: I wish you had more pictures so the audience had a better understanding of what you did.
Adam-
One well done: I really liked how you described your project realistically, and said what you did even if you had a problem.
One I wish: I wish you could have talked smoother, so that we could hear exactly what you were saying consistently.
One take away to help you in your presentation: Our group made a video too, so I would definitely play at least a section of my video like you did.
Jason-
One well done: I liked how you were really honest about your project, which is good because everyone can learn from that.
One I wish: I wish I could've seen pictures of you doing the project, like the tournament going on.
One take away to help you in your presentation: I would want to be as honest as you were in my presentation, and share more of my failures as well as successes.
Parker-
One well done: It was great how you gave so much detail about the Walk for Water, like showing us the map for it. This helped me get a better idea of what you were doing.
One I wish: I wished you had more pictures in your presentation instead of having just words.
One take away to help you in your presentation: I would want to track each week like you did, to be specific.
Rahini and Zara-
One well done: I liked how you guys had a lot of photos to give us evidence for everything you did.
One I wish: I wish you kept your presentation concise, so we got the information we needed, and you didn't go on about one idea.
One take away to help you in your presentation: I would've liked to go through the whole process and show each roadblock we had on the way.
Claire-
One well done: You had a really logical sequence of parts to talk about. I liked how you had your purpose, everything you did, then finally the difference you made.
One I wish: I wished you had a better start or lead to your presentation, so we get some background about your project and what you did.
One take away to help you in your presentation: I thought it was good how you thoroughly went through everything you did for your project, and I should have done that.
Kyndall-
One well done: It was good how you talked about each week in sequence.
One I wish: I wish you had less words on your slides, and more pictures.
One take away to help you in your presentation: I sent emails for my project too, so I would've wanted to include screenshots of those in my presentation.
Arjun-
One well done: Nice job on sharing each thing you did along with why it was successful or not.
One I wish: I wish you had more photos of you doing the project, rather than mostly text.
One take away to help you in your presentation: I wish I was as honest as you were in your presentation about how not everything worked out well.
Erika & Zoe-
One well done: I really like how you guys were honest about your project, and connected that to the overall difference you made.
One I wish: I wish you guys concluded your presentation better so the audience had a better idea of what you did in all.
One take away to help you in your presentation: I would want to talk more about the video I made like you did. You guys talked about the views, and showed us that, which was great!
Mia-
One well done: You are a great presenter, because you changed your tone and volume according to what you were saying.
One I wish: I wish you chose a better sequence to put the parts of your presentation in, because you first stated what impact your product made, then told us what you product was after a few other slides.
Robin, Sophie, and Lilly-
One well done: You guys presented well, and also had a logical order of your slides. I could hear you guys well, and you changed your voice at the right time.
One I wish: I wish you guys talked more about the Dirty Water Challenge in your presentation, because it seemed like a really big part of the project, and I didn't learn much about it.
Seung Min-
One well done: I liked how you had a variety of photos of what you did for your project.
One I wish: I wish you had less text on every slide, and relied on your oral presentation more.
Sophia-
One well done: I liked how you explained everything you did in detail.
One I wish: I wish you had more photos, and also a sample of your t-shirt.
Isabella-
One well done: It was great how you were really really enthusiastic! Your lead, especially really got the audience hooked in, and the sequence you put each slide/section in led to great meaning.
One I wish: I wish you had more photos, so we know exactly what you did and we can see it.
Rohan-
One well done: It was good how you shared what you and your partner liked about the water project, so we got to hear your opinion.
One I wish: I wish you were more enthusiastic and seemed more passionate about what you were saying, rather than looking bored with it.
Ethan-
One well done: I liked how you seemed comfortable with the audience, and made it feel like you were having a conversation, rather than acting nervous.
One I wish: I wish you had more pictures so the audience had a better understanding of what you did.
Tech6- Project Sketches
In Tech, we have began to make our Choice or Passion projects. The idea is to build something unique that is our choice or passion. Below are my answers to some questions our tech teacher wanted us to answer.
What is it that you plan to make?
I plan to make a chair with multiple parts, that can collapse. The idea is to have a chair that doesn't take up as much space as a regular chair would, because it can be broken or folded down to a smaller size.
How did you come up with the idea for your project? Is it an original idea or a modification of something you have seen on DIY site or other?
I got the idea from both the DIY website and Mr. Diebley. The DIY website has a lot of projects done with cardboard, and my chair will be made out of cardboard. Mr. Diebley always talks about how he likes compact furniture, and new things made from discarded things. But the idea itself was my own.
Please share with your viewers the initial sketches you have created by taking a picture with your laptop and adding it to your blog. It could be a video if you choose.
These are the sketches I made for the different ideas I was trying to choose from. I had more than one sketch because I wanted to 'solve a problem with an invention,' but I didn't know what my problem should be.
What excites you most about building this project?
What is it that you plan to make?
I plan to make a chair with multiple parts, that can collapse. The idea is to have a chair that doesn't take up as much space as a regular chair would, because it can be broken or folded down to a smaller size.
How did you come up with the idea for your project? Is it an original idea or a modification of something you have seen on DIY site or other?
I got the idea from both the DIY website and Mr. Diebley. The DIY website has a lot of projects done with cardboard, and my chair will be made out of cardboard. Mr. Diebley always talks about how he likes compact furniture, and new things made from discarded things. But the idea itself was my own.
Please share with your viewers the initial sketches you have created by taking a picture with your laptop and adding it to your blog. It could be a video if you choose.
These are the sketches I made for the different ideas I was trying to choose from. I had more than one sketch because I wanted to 'solve a problem with an invention,' but I didn't know what my problem should be.
What excites you most about building this project?
I was really excited that we got the chance to be creative with this project, and do whatever we possibly can. I am most excited, though, to see the final product and be able to share it with others.
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