Evidence of Work:
My group and I spent about two weeks on this project. Our assignment was to choose a world problem and figure a prototype or plan that could somehow solve the problem. We chose space travel as our topic. The first thing we did was research three articles on space travel. We then came all together to brainstorm possible solutions to the problems we found. Next we selected one and researched more around that problem. Lastly, we created a presentation and shared our information with the class.
My group and I spent about two weeks on this project. Our assignment was to choose a world problem and figure a prototype or plan that could somehow solve the problem. We chose space travel as our topic. The first thing we did was research three articles on space travel. We then came all together to brainstorm possible solutions to the problems we found. Next we selected one and researched more around that problem. Lastly, we created a presentation and shared our information with the class.
Content:
Identify the need - The first thing we did as a class was that we made a huge list of any world problem. Then, we got into groups and chose one problem to base the project off of.
Research problem - Next, we researched our problem. Each member found three documents to read and annotate about different topics within our larger topic.
Develop possible solutions - After researching, we shared what we found with the group. Then, we brainstormed possible solutions to the problem, no matter how wild they were.
Select the most promising solution - It was difficult for our group to chose one solution because it was always so broad but we finally chose other ways to power a spacecraft.
Construct a prototype - Our next step we took was to somewhat design a spacecraft propelled by a new and faster way of propulsion. We focused only on how to power the ship.
Test and evaluate prototype - Using the two options we chose that could propel the spacecraft, we created a powerpoint comparing the two and other things that would come up with that situation.
Communicate design - We presented our project in front of the class in the form of a powerpoint.
Redesign - Throughout the whole project we had to keep changing our final goal because we would figure out that some things wouldn't work out.
Repeat - We would need to go back a research some more information because we kept changing our direction.
Nuclear fusion - This is a reaction in which atomic nuclei come together to create neutrons or protons and releases a lot of energy
Solar sails - A way to power spacecrafts using the radiations pressure exerted by sunlight. It is almost like a sail on a boat using wind but in this case it uses light.
Thermonuclear fusion - Is nuclear fusion but used with a lot more heat.
Annihilation - A particle and antiparticle come together and disappear creating energy.
Identify the need - The first thing we did as a class was that we made a huge list of any world problem. Then, we got into groups and chose one problem to base the project off of.
Research problem - Next, we researched our problem. Each member found three documents to read and annotate about different topics within our larger topic.
Develop possible solutions - After researching, we shared what we found with the group. Then, we brainstormed possible solutions to the problem, no matter how wild they were.
Select the most promising solution - It was difficult for our group to chose one solution because it was always so broad but we finally chose other ways to power a spacecraft.
Construct a prototype - Our next step we took was to somewhat design a spacecraft propelled by a new and faster way of propulsion. We focused only on how to power the ship.
Test and evaluate prototype - Using the two options we chose that could propel the spacecraft, we created a powerpoint comparing the two and other things that would come up with that situation.
Communicate design - We presented our project in front of the class in the form of a powerpoint.
Redesign - Throughout the whole project we had to keep changing our final goal because we would figure out that some things wouldn't work out.
Repeat - We would need to go back a research some more information because we kept changing our direction.
Nuclear fusion - This is a reaction in which atomic nuclei come together to create neutrons or protons and releases a lot of energy
Solar sails - A way to power spacecrafts using the radiations pressure exerted by sunlight. It is almost like a sail on a boat using wind but in this case it uses light.
Thermonuclear fusion - Is nuclear fusion but used with a lot more heat.
Annihilation - A particle and antiparticle come together and disappear creating energy.
Reflection:
This project was a lot of fun but I do need to work on a few things to make the next one better. I feel like I did a good job at being positive through some of my letdowns. Whenever I thought I wasn’t going to finish or if I didn’t think it was my best, I would always stay positive and power through it. I also thought I did a good job on being persistent and never giving up if I needed to do something. However, I need to work on keeping my focus when it came to doing my work. Some of the time I would get distracted in class and didn't get stuff done. This also led to the next thing I need to work on. I need to know what i'm doing and what I need to get done for the day. Some of the days I didn’t know what to do to contribute so I didn’t do some things. Other that that this project was great and I hope to improve next time.
This project was a lot of fun but I do need to work on a few things to make the next one better. I feel like I did a good job at being positive through some of my letdowns. Whenever I thought I wasn’t going to finish or if I didn’t think it was my best, I would always stay positive and power through it. I also thought I did a good job on being persistent and never giving up if I needed to do something. However, I need to work on keeping my focus when it came to doing my work. Some of the time I would get distracted in class and didn't get stuff done. This also led to the next thing I need to work on. I need to know what i'm doing and what I need to get done for the day. Some of the days I didn’t know what to do to contribute so I didn’t do some things. Other that that this project was great and I hope to improve next time.