Student Names: Chase, Caleb
The goal of our project is to figure out what materials let through the least amount of uv radiation.
What action/experiment did you take?
How did you use what you learned in grade 9 science in the design?
Include your Instagram post/images of your science fair board.
our experiment was taking four materials and seeing how much radiation goes through them to measure them we used a micro bit and to create the uv rays we used a uv lamp.
How does your project fit or connect with the other projects in the class? Are we living sustainably on your chosen planet.
How successful was your action (its OK if it didn't go as planned)? Did you meet your goal?
What contributed to your groups success (or lack of success)?
What would you do differently if you could?
Our project would help us live sustainably without a worry of radiation slowly killing us. Our action went according to plan. Our hypothesis was correct. The gator bit and the uv sensor because without them our project wasn't possible. We would have tested more material at the time we didn't have many if we had more to test we would have better results.
Pitch a next phase for your project.
Inspire a future group of students to pick up where you left off.
Why is this an important cause? Why should they continue with it?
Where would you like to see it go next.
Metals like steel are the go to if we could continue this project. It would help us see how material do when they can block and deflect light. Knowing how to block uv radiation is important because of the long term effect due to high exposure and the high exposure in space we really would need something there to protect us. If someone and a group were to continue this We would like to see how metals would do and a few other materials like carbon fibre and glass.
Each member of the group should reflect on what they learned. You may have learned some neat stuff about science, but you also learned some other great skills like time management, goal setting, collaboration, and problem solving.
Chase: from this experiment I had learned I bit more about micro bits. I was able to set up a functional UV sensor using said micro bits. I think that if I had spent more time on this project I probably would have learned more about micro bits and UV rays.
Caleb: Working in a group project with my partner for two months has taught me many valuable lessons and skills. Firstly, I learnt that communication is priority when it comes to completing a group project successfully. My partner and I tried to regularly check in with each other, share our ideas and thoughts, and discuss any issues we had. This helped us to stay on task and ensured that we were both on the same page throughout the project.
Another important lesson I learned was the importance of organization. It is crucial to have a clear plan of action, dividing tasks equally and setting deadlines. This prevents last-minute work and confirms that the project is completed before the deadline and to a high standard. My partner and I made a schedule that we could stick to and divided the tasks evenly so that we could each contribute equally to the project.
Finally, working in a group project taught me how to be flexible and adapt to changes. At times, we had to change our plans due to unforeseen circumstances, or we had to shift our focus due to the feedback we received from our teacher. Being able to pivot and pivot quickly is an essential skill that I believe is important to master in both education and real life. Overall, the experience of working in a group project has taught me valuable skills such as communication, organization, and flexibility, which I know will be beneficial to my future professional life.