Powerpoint Slide Components

Dear all,

Your presentation will be held on Week 7. I will expect to see the following content in your slides:

1) Title page including group members names, register no.
2) An overview of the project : target group? objectives of creating the playground?
3) RELEVANT research findings about the special needs group
4) how No. 3) contributed to the design of the playground features and how your features benefit the special needs children
5) Ideas from the novel that contributed to the design of the playground features and how they benefit the special needs children
6) Materials used
7) Pictures of the process and final product
8) Learning Points/ last words

I do not limit the number of slides used, but do bear in mind that you have to complete your presention within 7mins, otherwise, points will be deducted.

Judging Criteria for Project Presentation
A) All required elements are included
B) Fluent Delivery (indicates you know your project well)
C) Voice Projection
D) Eye Contact
E) Visual Aids
F) Organisation (Includes completing presentation in the given time)

Deadline Review

2E5 & 2E7,

The following groups have met the 1st deadline with COMPLETE work. Some groups did a good job. Well done.
1) 2E5 Group 3
2) 2E7 Group 3
3) 2E7 Group 5
4) 2E7 Group 6
5) 2E7 Group 7
6) 2E7 Group 8

Other groups not mentioned have only uploaded incomplete pencil sketches. Pls update colored copies by tonight, 17 April. You have been warned.

Further non-compliance will result in disciplinary action and your parents will be contacted shortly.


2E8,
I have yet to set you the next set of deadlines. Do upload pictures of
1)your COLORED plan view and 3D view
2) your materials used + model making processes over the weekend

and bring your half-completed models this coming Monday 20 April.

1st Phase Comments (Planning stage)

Dear all,

You should by now, have completed Phase 1 (weeks 1-3 : Planning Stage) of the Playground Project and moved on to Phase 2(Weeks 4-5: Building Stage). Phase 3 (Presentation Stage) and Phase 4 (Reflections) will take place in weeks 6-7 just before the start of your MY exams. Some blogs of note from Phase 1:

Sec 2E8 Group 1, Myra's group:
Some great concepts here! You have put in effort to apply ideas from the novel and your research areas into the building of the playground. It is clear how they have helped to shape the design of your playground. Also, you have made use of interesting ideas like music and aromatherapy to help the children. I look forward to seeing your sketches and building process uploaded soon.

Sec 2E8 Group 2, Yufang's group:
So far, you have done detailed research on your special needs children and uploaded many pictures of playgrounds around your neighborhood with insightful comments. You have also listed all the ideas you've gotten from the novel. Do explain how they were derived in greater detail. You have taken special care to ensure that the materials used for your playground are safe for children to play in. Great planning!

Sec 2E8 Group 3, Marcus' group:
You have done extensive research on the playgrounds in your neighborhood and provided very insightful comments on each of them. I'm glad they have provided you with many ideas on how you can build a better playground. You have unique and creative concepts and I look forward to seeing your sketches and building process uploaded soon!

Sec 2E8 Group 6, Chee Yong's group:
Your group is very systematic and organised. So far, you have shown a lot of teamwork. You've uploaded a very clear breakdown of your budget and workplan in a table. I liked your uploaded videos which showed people testifying about how they overcame the fear of heights. That was convincing and a great way to persuade others that your playground concepts would work. Well done, you're on the right track!

Judging Criteria

Judging Criteria for:
a) 3D Model (Total marks- 30m)
- Creativity (10m)
- Craftsmanship/ Aesthetic appeal (10m)
- Function and Feasibility (10m)

b) Blog (Total marks- 70m)
- Proposal (description of playground features: eco-friendliness? How is the design/concept linked to the novel? How does it meet children's special needs?) (30m)
- Organisation and planning (10m)
- Research (10m)
- Visuals and Sketches (10m)
- Teamwork (10m)

c) Presentation (30m)
(to be updated)

d) Reflections (20m)

TOTAL: 150 marks

Interesting blog!

Hi all!

I came across this very interesting blog which you may find useful:


http://playgrounddesigns.blogspot.com/

Do take time to read some of the entries. I thought that the designs and concepts by these wonderful playground architects were so unique and I hope you'll be inspired by this sort of creativity!

Please DO NOT merely reproduce replicas of the current playgrounds in your neighborhood! It defeats the purpose of our project. I'm looking forward to seeing more imaginative work from you! Sometimes ,you just have to 'close your eyes and keep your minds wide open'!; )

Here are some pictures of playground sketches in plan view and 3D-view drawn to scale:

The following shows the plan view of a playground in color
























And the one below shows a 3D view.

Progress Chart

Session 3
1) Describe the unique features of your playground, with reference to your:
a) research and
b) ideas from the novel

2) Describe the materials you would use for different parts of the playground:
a) for the 3-D model
b) in real life

3) Sketch your playground in:
a) plan view
b) 3-D sections