Investigation Reflection

These last two weeks you have worked on your investigation process. Reflect and rate yourself using the rubric PLUS copy your response to QUIA.. Post with the subject INVESTIGATION REFLECTION. When you are finished continue with your 3 brainstorming designs


I give myself on the investigation process a 8 because i think i could have done it better. Also because i could have done more. I could have also token more time on what i was working on. Also because i was prepared on my paragraphs but could have wrote more if i needed to.

Design Brief

10. Write a short statement of what you are going to make, why you are going to make it, and for whom you are making it.

I'm making a powerpoint. I'm going to be showing how to use the design cycle. I'm making this power point for the 6th graders to teach them about the design cycle.

Formulate a Design Specification

11. What are the requirements for this assignment? 

The requirements for this powerpoint is the simplicity so it can be simple and easy to understand.

12. What are the limitations you have with this assignment?

The limitations on this assignment is that I have a short time to finish the powerpoint.

13. How will you "test" your project?

I will test my project by asking 6th graders if they understand it.

POWERPOINT!!!

Measurement         1-10
Simplicity                8
Music                      7
Characteristics         10


On simplicity i give myself an 8 because I'm to put in my power point what the design cycle is and the information on it. I'm also going to put examples on what the steps do. I will also be putting the definition of the steps in the design cycle.  If you make a PowerPoint on Microsoft its easy because you have all the choices on there and you can edit it quickly.
    On music I give myself an 7 because I'm going to put sounds. The sound was okay I'm going to put the sound louder so people can be able to hear it. The music was simple little noises. Its easy to put noises and you can even record yourself.
    On characteristics i give my self a 10 because my power point is going to be creative. The power point will be colorful so it can be easy to see. I'm also going to be putting pictures so it can have images on it.You can add any pictures on it.

     On simplicity i give myself an 8 because I'm to put in my power point what the design cycle is and the information on it. I'm also going to put examples on what the steps do. I will also be putting the definition of the steps in the design cycle.  
    On music I give myself an 7 because I'm going to put sounds. The sound was okay I'm going to put the sound louder so people can be able to hear it. The music was simple little noises.
    On characteristics i give my self a 10 because my power point is going to be creative. The power point will be colorful so it can be easy to see. I'm also going to be putting pictures so it can have images on it.


                        measurement         1-10
                         simplicity                8
                         music                      7
                        characteristics         10

day 2 -investigation reflection

Today I researched flipbook on some websites.  These are the websites i found the information http://www.benettonplay.com/toys/flipbookdeluxe/index.php. I still have not decided which tool i will use to teach the design cycle to a 6th grader. Now i have to do a story board of how i will teach the design cycle.

Area of Interaction: Community and Service , Approaches to Learning & Human Ingenuity

Significant Concept: Design Cycle can be used to solve problems

Unit Question: How can my learning help my community? How do I make Sound Choices?

INVESTIGATE: (Write in complete sentences) Identify the Problem

1. What is the problem you need to solve? Explain to a 6^th grader what the design cycle is all about by creating a presentation. (3d, PPT, movie, game, Poster)

2. How does the Design Cycle apply to the real world? It applys to the real world because it helps learn about how things are made and how they work.

3. How will this project serve my community? It will serve my community because it shows the process of creating how to do something.

4. How can my learning help my community? My learning helps my community because when I'm older I can get a job and be something.

5. How do we live in relation to each other? We live in relation to each other because we do most of the same things.

6. How does this help others? It helps others because it shows how to create something. 

7. What are the requirements for this assignment? You have to identify the problem,acknowledge all your sources, you have to document things carefully, and a reflection about your investigation process.

8. What is the Design Cycle? The design cycle is when you create something.

REFLECT on your learning.

Day 2

9. Spend one day experimenting with DESIGN CYCLE your presentation. List five things your learned about the Design Cycle: 

Day 3

Design Brief

10. Write a short statement of what you are going to make, why you are going to make it, and for whom you are making it.

Formulate a Design Specification

11. What are the requirements for this assignment?

12. What are the limitations you have with this assignment?

13. How will you "test" your presentation?

REFLECT ON YOUR LEARNING

PLAN:

14. Brainstorm ideas. Use the chart below

IB Brainstorming Chart .pdf found in schoology under “materials”& then files

15. What idea did you choose to demonstrate the design cycle and why did you choose it?

16. Does your idea meet all of the requirements?

17. Use the story board paper below to plan your presentation.  Include how many levels you will have, what will be on each level, how will you include teaching skills to young students, and what will your questions be about.

story board.pdf found in schoology under “materials” & then files.

18. Explain how you will use your time to get your project finished in 12 days:

REFLECT on your learning

EVALUATE:

20. How could you improve your presentation?

21. Does your presentation meet all of the requirements?

22. Share your presentation with at least 2-8^th, 3-9^th, 4-10^th+ friends. What did he/she like about your presentation?

23. Reflect on all the steps of the Design Cycle. What did you do well? What do you need to improve?

24. Were you responsible in using the software, Internet, pictures, and computer?

25. How can my learning help my community?

26. What grade do you deserve on this project? (1 - 6)

ATTITUDE:

27. Reflect on your attitude on each step of the Design Cycle. Did you completely answer each step without complaining, being a whiny baby, or saying "it's too hard". Explain your answer:

28. What grade do you deserve on your attitude? (1 - 6)