Our project: The goal of our project was to solve a world problem using new methods of thinking and problem solving. My group decided on taking on global warming and the problem of climate change because we all agreed this topic would be interesting. As global warming is already a large issue, scientists have already began to try to neutralize the problem. Measures have been taken to reduce pollution worldwide. We decided our best option would be to return the planet to normal levels of Co2 by planting trees to decrease Co2 levels and help level greenhouse gasses and stop global warming.
Content
Engineering Design Cycle
Engineering Design Cycle
- Identify Need: Everyone in the class thought of a world problem that they wanted to use for their project. Groups were formed with people who had similar or the same problem that they wanted to focus on.
- Research Problem: For this step, we were each required to find three sources that had to do with our problem, global warming, and annotate them for information.
- Develop Possible Solution: This step was to brainstorm possible solutions to our problem.
- Select the Most Promising Solution: We narrowed our ideas down to a few simple, yet effective and attainable solutions. We decided we were going to plant trees to take Co2 from the air.
- Construct a Prototype: We started to plan where we would begin to plant the trees and which trees would work best in that climate.
Reflection
I feel I did a good job leading this project. I brainstormed most of my groups ideas and helped keep us on task. I focused throughout the project. The project went smoothly and we didn't come across many obstacles. I feel I could have done better presenting and speaking clearer. I did most of the thinking and actions for the group but didn't do as much with the slides presentation. I could have divided up work better and been more inclusive with my group.
I feel I did a good job leading this project. I brainstormed most of my groups ideas and helped keep us on task. I focused throughout the project. The project went smoothly and we didn't come across many obstacles. I feel I could have done better presenting and speaking clearer. I did most of the thinking and actions for the group but didn't do as much with the slides presentation. I could have divided up work better and been more inclusive with my group.