Use this sticker as you seek understanding of the assignment or problem. Typically this will come from the community, your instructor, or your own observation. You must completely understand the objectives of the project to be successful, so this step is crucial. Develop active listening skills! Entry events for a project are usually a great place to start!
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Use this sticker as you examine a problem from all angles. Ask questions, observe people, situations, and artifacts. Develop empathy for the problem that people facing the situation are experiencing. Find out what you know and what you need to know. Explore all of it!
Use this sticker as you are discussing and exploring ideas for how to solve a problem. Record these ideas quickly. Ideas may come in the form of graphic organizers, notes, drawings, outlines, or video blogs. Remember to seek feedback before progressing to the next step (then use the Evaluation/Modification sticker).
Use this sticker as you share your more formal ideas--3-d prototypes, mock-ups, drafts, skits, simulations, and storyboards. Remember to seek feedback before progressing to the next step (then use the Evaluation/Modification sticker).
Use this sticker when you are evaluating your decisions at each step in the process. When you note a user’s feedback also note what you intend to do about it going forward.
Use this sticker to explain how you are trying your prototype with real users. Try it out and note the way it performs and is understood by a real audience. Explain methodology and note observations.
(CHEMVAS)
Making Lampblack Ink
Making Lampblack Ink
Making lampblack ink is a mix of chemistry and art because it uses science to create something creative. Lampblack is made by burning oil or resin to produce soot, which is then collected and mixed with water & a binder, like gum arabic, to form ink. The chemistry part comes in when you think about how combustion creates the fine carbon particles in the soot & how the binder holds everything together to make a smooth liquid. It's related to art because you use this ink for drawing or calligraphy, turning a scientific process into a way to express creativity. My group's ink turned out very well & was very successful! Our ink on paper is on the last slide of the carousel to the left!
2/6/2025
Paper-making
Paper-making
Today in our groups, we made paper. We made paper by reusing old pieces of paper. We first teared them up, & blended them with water for a thicker consistency. Then, we used net/drain to shape it. Lastly, we pat out the extra water & let it dry. Chemistry is involved in papermaking because it helps break down plant fibers, bind them together, & improve the paper's quality. Hand-made paper can be an art form because it allows for creativity in texture, color, shape, & materials. Artists can also include flowers, leaves, or patterns into their paper to make each piece unique & more creative overall.
1/28/2025
(CHEMVAS)
(CHEMVAS)
Broken Brush Ink Painting
Broken Brush Ink Painting
This was a technique used by Fu Baoshi. The brush is dipped in black ink & is used until the brush is completely dry. Once the brush is dry, you only dip the brush back into water so that you can use leftover ink on the brush. To the left is my attempt to the technique & Fu Baoshi's style.
1/23/2025
Dyeing & Bonding
Dyeing & Bonding
You can make dye using everyday ingredients from your kitchen or garden, like fruits, vegetables, and spices. For example, boiling red cabbage creates a purple dye, while turmeric makes a bright yellow one. You can also use onion skins for orange or spinach for green. To make the dye, chop up your ingredient, boil it in water, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes. Then, strain out the solids and you’ll have your dye. If you want the colors to stick to fabric, you can add ingredients like vinegar or salt, to help the dye bond better.
Natural dyeing connects to chemistry because depending on the material, the molecules in the dye may react differently. It’s also tied to art because the dyes you create can be used to make colorful designs or even tie-dye projects. An experiment you can try is testing how different fabrics absorb the dye.
1/16/2025
(CHEMVAS)
(CHEMVAS)
Similar to weaving paper, I wove yarn. We could pick our own colors & however big or small we wanted it to be. I chose to weave on the smaller side & I picked pink & orange as my colors.
1/9/2025
Weaving Bonds
Weaving Bonds
In Chemvas, our task was to make weaving bonds out of paper. The paper either had to showcase an ionic or a covalent bond. We worked in partners & each person did one atom using two pieces of different colored paper. My partner & I decided to represent an ionic bond, so we used colors that were opposite colors & not connected.
1/7/2025
(CHEMVAS)
Today, we worked with our groups to complete a recipe card & google slides about our identity. We decided that we're going to make Strawberry-Banana Creme Crepes which is a combination between many foods that our unique to our culture.
(ELA) 1/7/2025
All of the people who contributed to the discoveries of the periodic table were from different places. One was French, next Russian, & another was English. I think the fact that they were from different places & probably lived different lifestyles, helped to provide different perspectives that would help each discovery advance. Also, I feel that each person being from different backgrounds helped the discovery & periodic table overall become relevant. I don't think the periodic table & laws couldn't have been discovered if the scientists lived similar lives, but I do feel that it helped greatly.
10/3/2024 (CHEMISTRY)
(CHEMVAS)
Mandala Research
Mandala Research
This mandala is from India. India was where mandalas made their first appearance in the first century BCE. Mandalas were closely tied to the religion of Buddhism & was one of the main tools used for meditation. They also were used as a representation of Gods or how we're viewed in the universe. Buddhist missionaries would carry mandalas with them as they traveled along the Silk road which was one of the main ways mandalas & the practice of using them for meditation was spread to other countries. I feel that mandalas showed up in different world civilizations because they spread so vastly through Buddhism, but also because it was easy to tie them into or adapt them into different cultures. Repetition, balance, pattern, & movement are the main principles of design present. There are many colorful patterns within the mandalas which make it easy for the viewer to follow the designs.
9/24/2024
What does physics have to do with my ultrasonic sensor?
Ultrasonic sensors emit ultrasound waves that are too high in frequency for humans to hear. This means that ultrasound waves are out of our audible hearing range which is the range of sounds humans can generally hear. These sound waves are emitted from a cone shaped area which is referred to as the measuring angle. If the measuring angle is larger it can detect objects over a larger area. On the ultrasonic sensor the sensor waits for the sound waves to be reflected back towards it. How far away something is from the sensor is calculated by how long it takes for the sound waves to reflect back to the sensor. The sensor doesn't need to make physical contact to detect the presence of an object. It has a non-contact range between 2 cm - 400 cm. The ultrasonic sensor also contains a trigger pin. The trigger pin is what triggers or initiates the sound waves to send out. The echo pin is closely related to the trigger pin. It is what receives the reflected sound waves from an object & detects the distance. The speed of sound is also important in detecting the distance because it allows the sensor to calculate the distance based on the time it takes for the sound waves to return.
9/20/2024
(ENGINEERING)
(WORLD LIT)
Plot Diagram
Today, as a group we created a plot diagram for our story. A plot diagram is used to help to organize a story & put the events in chronological order. Creating our plot diagram was pretty simple because it's based off of a true story.
9/3/2024
Linear Perspective
Linear Perspective
During this lesson the main points we learned about were vanishing point & eye level. We learned how to draw & position objects so that they either look like they're in the distance or close up. First we completed simple drawing practices of boxes, & later drew a perspective drawing of the hallway. All drawings are in the presentation!
9/30/2024
Today in class, we picked our groups & what civilization we'll be researching & creating a movie on. We completed our Team Contract to make sure we were on the same. After, we completed our G.R.A.P.E.S. Chart which helps us to organize our research for our civilization.
8/28/2024
(ENGINEERING)
What does physics have to do with your robot?
There are many aspects of physics in relation to our robots. Friction plays a big part in whether our robot will move or not. We determined the grippiness using the Coefficient of Friction. If there's not the right amount of friction, our robot will spin too much or not move at all. Kinetic friction is what we're aiming for for our robot. Friction is still occurring, but our robot is moving. The opposite of this is static friction. This is when the two surfaces have so much friction, that the object isn't moving at all. When making our robot, we also had to make sure the weight was balanced so that our robot could move. The mass of our robot doesn't change even though the grippiness might. We're still learning about the aspects of physics that go along with our robot, but I'm excited!
8/26/2024
Experiment with Texture & Value
Experiment with Texture & Value
In Chemvas, we learned about texture, value, & density. Drawing the same shape or mark differently can affect its value or density. For example, if I draw 3 big triangles, they're not going to look dense, but if I draw the same triangle smaller & close together, it will. I'm excited to keep practicing drawing this skill!
8/13/2024
Experimenting with Colors
Experimenting with Colors
Today we learned about the color theory! I learned that the color around a specific color can affect how the color appears to us. I definitely still need to practice how to determine what colors are which, but I'm excited to learn! To the left are a few color pallets I created, along with their themes!
8/8/2024
Experimenting with Shapes
Experimenting with Shapes
Similar to the activity before this, we learned how to use the shape tool on google slides. We took it a step further & learned the difference between dynamic & static composition. As a class, we quickly learned that a dynamic composition caught our eye more than static. We were then tasked to created 3 dynamic drawings using Rule of Thirds & a focal point. To the right are the drawings I created!
8/6/2024
Experimenting with Lines
Experimenting with Lines
In this presentation we learned how to use the line tool! We could change the type of line, the thickness, & also the color of the line. We also learned about Sol Lewitt & how he writes instructions for people to follow to create their own art.
8/1/2024
But is it Art?
But is it Art?
Just like what was said in the video, I think art is made to get a reaction out of people whether it's good or bad. It's supposed to leave an impact on a person. I think all of the subjects have aspects of art incorporated but in totally different ways. In some subjects I think art can be direct & in others it's indirect. For example, math is almost always taken into consideration when creating art whether it's through measurements or how much time it's going to take to complete the art project. Everyone has different definitions of art & I think the idea of art is very generalized. Depending on the person you may agree with what they believe is art or you may not.
7/30/2024 (CHEMVAS)
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