Evaluation- Criteria E
This project was an overall fun assignment. It was all confusing and sometimes hard but it was fun when it came to the creating part. The project was a success it went the way I wanted to. It wasn’t 100 percent good or nice but it was more than the half I was expecting.
The project I had been working on was the fence. I had come to the conclusion of changing the common, Mongolian, ger district fence because it came to me that it was the most important part. The fence that I had designed was fairly good but it was slightly different than what I had on paper. If only I had used more clay and super glue the toothpicks might have made a better role at being a fence. I had only used clay which made the toothpicks all wobbly and unstable. It seems that an ice-cream stick would have been better than a toothpick. Since the toothpick was too small and tiny, I ended up using more than I expected and ended up being all wobbly and weak.
The fence is an important part of the ger district, since it allows the people to claim land and also to mark their territory. Also the fence is an important part because it allows privacy and un-welcomed animals and people from invading. The fence keeps out stranger and also reduces or even prevents theft. During the winter time when they need a refrigerator they tend to use the ger top as one, they place it on the top and since it’s cold it prevents it from melting. If there isn’t a fence during times like this it is obvious that the things placed on the ger tops will end up being stolen. With this in mind, it proves that a fence is essential.
The fence I had designed and built could have been better. It could have been better by being much stable and much stronger. I could have also used my times wisely. For the investigation I remember having to type the whole thing because I forgot to save it on my flash also for plan I remember doing it very quickly. I had enjoyed working on the investigation becuase I had a lot to talk. Although I had it done, I just wish that I had done it more carefully. For Criteria D create I had pushed back the dates that I was supposed to work on the fence. I was supposed to start on the 15th but ended up starting on the 16th. If only I had used my time wisely I could have done a better job. The equipments I used were simple and easy to get. All I needed were clay, toothpicks and tape. Although the tape didn’t do much it was still helpful. The techniques I used were holding 4 toothpicks at a time and placing in on the clay. It made the whole process quicker but it made the line not straight.
The changes in my plan were that I didn’t use glue and bond, also that I started 1 day later than I was supposed to.
The resources I needed were easy to get. They were easy to purchase but not easy to make. Once I had bought the clay I had to smudge it and keep touching it until it got soft and warm. It was hard dealing with hard, cold clay. It didn’t go the way I wanted it to. Overall the project was easier than I had expected also it was fun.
Rebekah Shin
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Test- Criteria D
The changes in the Test
Criteria D
Well, I originally had a test that was 2 weeks long but while writing it I also thought of how this might not work. So, later when I posted it, Ms. Wilson said it might not be too realistic so, I decided to design a new test. A test that is simple and accurate.
The test I’m going to be designing now will be a test. The test will be testing how well the fence is built and how stable or not stable it is. The test is going to be a simple process. There are going to be at least 5 people who will be asked to do the test. They will be given a sheet of paper and a pen or a pencil. They are going to have 2 different columns and with lists of yes’s and no’s. These 5 people are going to check, whichever box depending on weather the fence has the things on the list or not. There will be 2 different kinds of fences. The first fence will be the one that normal Ger district people use and the other will be the one that I designed. The test will only take 30 to 40minutes.
The 5 people will start with the first fence which is the normal and usual fence that the Ger people use. They will be going around and will be checking the fence and will make notes as they go. Also check the boxes on weather the fence have it or not. Then they will go to the second fence and do the exact same thing.
This is the lists of the check-list:
1. Does it have gaps between each wood?
2. Is the fence tall enough?
3. Is the fence stable and not wobbly?
4. Is there anything under the gate/ the whole fence?
5. Are there any windows? Are they necessary?
6. Is the door easily opened? Is the lock safe? (Ask Rebekah for more detail of the lock)
Tsolmon:
Rebekah’s Fence
1. No, there are no gaps between each toothpick
2. Yes, 2.5 meters is tall enough for a fence.
3. Some parts are more wobbly than the others but most of them are stable and decent.
4. Clay- representing wood in ‘real life’.
5. Yes there is a window. It is necessary in order to protect from uninvited strangers.
6. No, the door falls apart the moment you pull it open. But Rebekah says that in real life, the door will be more stable and it won’t fall apart.
7. (there are flowers inside)
Fences in General
1. Some families could not afford to have a decent fence so they built their gates out of scraps and whatever they could find in the dumpsters. So, there some gaps and space areas between the fences.
2. Most of the fences in the ger districts are tall because they need the fences to be tall in order to protect themselves from robbery and for their own safety, since robbery is very common amongst people are financially poor.
3. Because they can’t find decent materials to make the fence, and since they have to build it out of scraps, the fences are not fairly decent and they are not stable most of the time.
4. No, they basically dig a hole and stick the fences in.
5. No, there are no windows in the gates of the ‘ger districters’ because they barely have enough materials to build the gate itself, they cannot afford to also put a window.
6. Doors are stable. However, they are not held on by hinges, but instead, wheel tars.
Aiste
Do you think the fence is strong enough if it was built with real wood?
Yes, if they’re all fastened well together and yes it looks strong enough.
Do you think the fence is affordable?
It really depends on what kind of wood but yes it does look affordable.
If you were to change something about this fence what would it be?
I would make it sturdier.
Do you think metal or wood is better to make this kind of fence?
In my opinion wood affordable, easy and faster to set together.
Do you realize the differences between a normal fence and this fence?
No, not really but there are some slight differences.
Criteria D
Well, I originally had a test that was 2 weeks long but while writing it I also thought of how this might not work. So, later when I posted it, Ms. Wilson said it might not be too realistic so, I decided to design a new test. A test that is simple and accurate.
The test I’m going to be designing now will be a test. The test will be testing how well the fence is built and how stable or not stable it is. The test is going to be a simple process. There are going to be at least 5 people who will be asked to do the test. They will be given a sheet of paper and a pen or a pencil. They are going to have 2 different columns and with lists of yes’s and no’s. These 5 people are going to check, whichever box depending on weather the fence has the things on the list or not. There will be 2 different kinds of fences. The first fence will be the one that normal Ger district people use and the other will be the one that I designed. The test will only take 30 to 40minutes.
The 5 people will start with the first fence which is the normal and usual fence that the Ger people use. They will be going around and will be checking the fence and will make notes as they go. Also check the boxes on weather the fence have it or not. Then they will go to the second fence and do the exact same thing.
This is the lists of the check-list:
1. Does it have gaps between each wood?
2. Is the fence tall enough?
3. Is the fence stable and not wobbly?
4. Is there anything under the gate/ the whole fence?
5. Are there any windows? Are they necessary?
6. Is the door easily opened? Is the lock safe? (Ask Rebekah for more detail of the lock)
Tsolmon:
Rebekah’s Fence
1. No, there are no gaps between each toothpick
2. Yes, 2.5 meters is tall enough for a fence.
3. Some parts are more wobbly than the others but most of them are stable and decent.
4. Clay- representing wood in ‘real life’.
5. Yes there is a window. It is necessary in order to protect from uninvited strangers.
6. No, the door falls apart the moment you pull it open. But Rebekah says that in real life, the door will be more stable and it won’t fall apart.
7. (there are flowers inside)
Fences in General
1. Some families could not afford to have a decent fence so they built their gates out of scraps and whatever they could find in the dumpsters. So, there some gaps and space areas between the fences.
2. Most of the fences in the ger districts are tall because they need the fences to be tall in order to protect themselves from robbery and for their own safety, since robbery is very common amongst people are financially poor.
3. Because they can’t find decent materials to make the fence, and since they have to build it out of scraps, the fences are not fairly decent and they are not stable most of the time.
4. No, they basically dig a hole and stick the fences in.
5. No, there are no windows in the gates of the ‘ger districters’ because they barely have enough materials to build the gate itself, they cannot afford to also put a window.
6. Doors are stable. However, they are not held on by hinges, but instead, wheel tars.
Aiste
Do you think the fence is strong enough if it was built with real wood?
Yes, if they’re all fastened well together and yes it looks strong enough.
Do you think the fence is affordable?
It really depends on what kind of wood but yes it does look affordable.
If you were to change something about this fence what would it be?
I would make it sturdier.
Do you think metal or wood is better to make this kind of fence?
In my opinion wood affordable, easy and faster to set together.
Do you realize the differences between a normal fence and this fence?
No, not really but there are some slight differences.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Process for criterion C- Create
1. What steps did you take to make your product, from beginning to end?
The whole project took me 2 days. I did not really follow my plan, but I still got it done. J The steps I took in order to make the fence were simple the first step was to:
1. Get the materials first.
2. Make the clay soft in order to make a fence.
3. Then I cut the cardboard and got started on the fence project
4. Later, I stuck and spread the clay all over the cardboard and began sticking the toothpicks into the clay.
5. Then I kept sticking all of the toothpicks until the end and later, made a gate with a different kind of toothpicks.
6. At last I made a simple window and made a hole in the door that was made of clay and stuck a piece string through it.
7. Then voila I was finished J
2. What went well?
I’d have to say the whole project went well. It was simple but it was hard dealing with the clay because it was very delicate when it got too warm and sticky. Another thing that went well would be that I had the materials and that I was ready to start.
3. What went wrong and how did you fix it?
A lot of things went wrong. The toothpicks were not very well-placed and the clay did not stick very well to the cardboard. I fixed this problem by doing it all over again and also by using some tape. Also another problem was that the door kept falling off. I fixed this problem by adding more clay.
4. If you had it to do over again, what would you do?
I would make it bigger and spend more time and also use my time wisely. If I were to do it again then I would also make the gate a bit more like a gate instead of just some sticks.
The whole project took me 2 days. I did not really follow my plan, but I still got it done. J The steps I took in order to make the fence were simple the first step was to:
1. Get the materials first.
2. Make the clay soft in order to make a fence.
3. Then I cut the cardboard and got started on the fence project
4. Later, I stuck and spread the clay all over the cardboard and began sticking the toothpicks into the clay.
5. Then I kept sticking all of the toothpicks until the end and later, made a gate with a different kind of toothpicks.
6. At last I made a simple window and made a hole in the door that was made of clay and stuck a piece string through it.
7. Then voila I was finished J
2. What went well?
I’d have to say the whole project went well. It was simple but it was hard dealing with the clay because it was very delicate when it got too warm and sticky. Another thing that went well would be that I had the materials and that I was ready to start.
3. What went wrong and how did you fix it?
A lot of things went wrong. The toothpicks were not very well-placed and the clay did not stick very well to the cardboard. I fixed this problem by doing it all over again and also by using some tape. Also another problem was that the door kept falling off. I fixed this problem by adding more clay.
4. If you had it to do over again, what would you do?
I would make it bigger and spend more time and also use my time wisely. If I were to do it again then I would also make the gate a bit more like a gate instead of just some sticks.
Changes for Criterion C- Create
Changes:
1. Did not make a dog door
2. Did not make a clear window with metal wires attaching them each other
3. Did not make a design of a pencil for the corner of the fences
4. I did not start on the November 13 I started on the 14th
5. Did not use the following equipments:
· Knife
· Bond
· Glue
· Dirt
· Metal
6. Did not make a simple sketch of the fence
1. Did not make a dog door
2. Did not make a clear window with metal wires attaching them each other
3. Did not make a design of a pencil for the corner of the fences
4. I did not start on the November 13 I started on the 14th
5. Did not use the following equipments:
· Knife
· Bond
· Glue
· Dirt
· Metal
6. Did not make a simple sketch of the fence
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
Final design
For my project i have decided to enhance and modify the fence along with the door. In my design specifictations i said that i will make my fence very tall so that people cannot climb over it and so that people can't see what's inside. Also i have said that i will have no gaps or spaces between each fence, which i have done for my final fence design. Also in the design specifications i have said that the fence should be able to keep out stray dogs and cats/ rats and etc... So the new idea i came up with was that i was going to put another piece of wood along the ground and the wood itself blocking and covering every single whole. Also i said that the fence is going to be strong and stable. Which that my new fence is going to be really thick about 8cm's thick. Also the last one was that it is going to be made of wood, which it is.
The height of the fence will be 2 meters and a half.
The length will be 10 cm's
I have also added the window which is a half circle. It is made out of metal bars and is really strong. Also there is a metal cap. Which allows you to close the window whenever yoy want to.
There is also a animal door. It is a plastic flap but at night or whenever you can lock it from the inside.
The door is very simple it is made of wood and metal. The door is attached to the fence and is actually part of the fence and is off the ground. So that it wont't sink later.
I have chosen this design becuase it is cheap and good. Also it is sustainable and very useful. I have done 3 designs and decided to combine all of them. I just took bits and pieces from all of them and just combined them all together and came up with my final design.
The height of the fence will be 2 meters and a half.
The length will be 10 cm's
I have also added the window which is a half circle. It is made out of metal bars and is really strong. Also there is a metal cap. Which allows you to close the window whenever yoy want to.
There is also a animal door. It is a plastic flap but at night or whenever you can lock it from the inside.
The door is very simple it is made of wood and metal. The door is attached to the fence and is actually part of the fence and is off the ground. So that it wont't sink later.
I have chosen this design becuase it is cheap and good. Also it is sustainable and very useful. I have done 3 designs and decided to combine all of them. I just took bits and pieces from all of them and just combined them all together and came up with my final design.
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