Share and Communicate:
- Representation of the project: provide a brief summary of the project (maximum 100 words)
We had to create an earthquake-resistant building with spaghetti and blue tack. We used real life examples such as the Yokohama landmark tower to create a structure that would survive a simulated earthquake.
- Overview of the engineering process: provide a brief overview of the engineering process. What changes would you make to the process that would improve the outcomes for your group in the future? (maximum 200 words)
The engineering process involves a systematic approach to designing, building, testing, and optimizing solutions to create an earthquake-resistant structure. To enhance outcomes for my group in the future, I would emphasize a few key changes. Including, keeping each other’s mind open so that we can all collaborate to solve problems. By refining these aspects of the engineering process, my group can achieve more effective and innovative outcomes in our projects.
Teamwork and collaboration:
- Collaboration: Provide a brief summary of the investigation components that each of your group members was responsible for. Comment on how the strengths of each group member contributed to the engineering challenge. (100 words)
Your e-portfolio should be well-structured, coherent and use appropriate spelling and grammar.
I have a major strengths and skills in the subject of Mathematics. I is able to calculate costs and use excel effectively to manage our resources and costs in a cost-effective way. I has an innovative mindset which will allow us to thrive in this project. Because of my skills in mathematics and finance, I will be able to manage our equipment and resources, which will allow us to build the best earthquake proof building we can.
Rohan will make sure the team is on track and is working as efficiently as they can be. He will read through the task sheet, and make sure everyone understand what we have to do. He has an urge to keep on track and complete the work they need to do at the best speed they can. He has a strength to stay away from distractions while also keeping his team mates away from distractions as well. He has been allocated this role because of his inventions to do work and complete tasks at the best of his abilities, rather than playing games. He likes to use different techniques to make his work better by, researching, taking notes, studying, or reading through and checking the work he has already done. Rohan openly asks for help a lot of the time, and is good at communicating with the teacher, when needed. He has strengths and skills in communication, with both other group members and with teachers. Rohan also has many connections with other scientists and experts from out of school, in which he can reach out for help and give ideas and tips to the group members. Rohan also has a cousin who is an expert at architecture and natural disaster building resistance.
Micheal is very punctual and on time. He will constantly remind us about the deadline to make sure that we do not waste time so that we reach the deadline on time. He has never missed a deadline before. He has a strengths in reaching deadlines, and remembering deadlines. He will remind our group about time, and push us to be more efficient.