Yesterday, our group got together and did some work for the final push of our balloon project. We had planned to do further balloon prototype testing. However, it seemed there were some other, more pressing matters that we decided needed to be addressed.
The first thing we talked about was being a group, and how to work together utilizing our various strengths. There have been multiple instances where we seem to work independently in a way that is sometimes useful, and sometimes counterproductive. We discussed ways to dissipate some of the ineffective elements. If our group were a balloon and each of us were a component (envelope, fuel source, and gondola) we would each have separate functions, yet we would still need to work together in order for the contraption to fly.
Next, we brainstormed important elements needed for a good presentation of our project. We have done many experiments and collected quite a bit of data. We speculated about how to bring the information together in a meaningful way, and how we could apply the information to the assignment outlined in the Physics assessment.
Then, we set up a framework for our Prezi. We put together a rough outline of what items should be included and the order we should use for our approach. We talked about how to include pictures and videos; how to discuss the application Newton’s laws to our project; and determined what topics should be discussed in a chronological order to make the most logically comprehensive presentation.
We talked about how best to use our remaining time. We determined the remaining work load to complete before Monday, and distributed the tasks between the three of us. We have a plan for how we can best use our time together during next class, and what needs to be done individually beforehand for this to happen.
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