Done By : Chuan Yin
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Titles and posts.
Hey all, we have finally finished our blog and the model, we feel great!. I like to thank everyone in the group that contributed to the blog as well as the model.
Here is our posts in the group:
Aaron- Leader: Head of the group. Everything goes through him first.
Joshua- Presenter/ Blogger: Takes care of the blog, presents the model.
Chuan Yin- Architect/ Assistant Research: Does the model, calculates costs. Helps with research.
Wynner- Secretary: Keeps track of time, edits blog of errors, basically "refines" everything.
Gavin- Research IC: Finds out materials for making the model/ pictures & concept.
Thanks for taking a look at our blog!
Posted by Aaron, edited by Joshua & Wynner.
Here is our posts in the group:
Aaron- Leader: Head of the group. Everything goes through him first.
Joshua- Presenter/ Blogger: Takes care of the blog, presents the model.
Chuan Yin- Architect/ Assistant Research: Does the model, calculates costs. Helps with research.
Wynner- Secretary: Keeps track of time, edits blog of errors, basically "refines" everything.
Gavin- Research IC: Finds out materials for making the model/ pictures & concept.
Thanks for taking a look at our blog!
Posted by Aaron, edited by Joshua & Wynner.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
Why should people use our playground.
Why should people use our playground???
1. Its sturdy, won't fall like nicole highway.
2. So colourful, it burns your eyes.
3. Its within the budget.( the costs is about 110k)
4. It is safe, padded for safety.
5. It provides fun and educational challenges, like magic keyboard stuff on the walls.
6. INDOOR AIRCON!!!!!
1. Its sturdy, won't fall like nicole highway.
2. So colourful, it burns your eyes.
3. Its within the budget.( the costs is about 110k)
4. It is safe, padded for safety.
5. It provides fun and educational challenges, like magic keyboard stuff on the walls.
6. INDOOR AIRCON!!!!!
Individual Reflections for Literature Mid-Year Project 2008
Individual Reflections for Literature Mid-Year Project 2008
Sec 2 Express
Eco-friendly features about my group’s 3D-model
1. Structure uses wood, a bio-degradable material (Aaron)
2. Plastic/glass/metal can be melt and remade into different items (Chuan yin)
3. Some items used to make the playground are recycled materials (Wynner)
Remarks (e.g. materials to be used, relevant research with links, photograph links etc)
1. Plasticine is used mostly for the padding on the floor.
2. Super glue to reinforce pillars.
3. Straws used to make climbing bars.( which, are of course padded). (chuan yin)
4. Pillars made of superglued ice scream sticks.
5. Second story of playground made of plastic (floor).
( Done by Joshua & Chuan Yin)
Research taken from:
1.http://www.internationalplayco.com/public.php
Photographs taken from:
1. Google image search: Indoor playground
2. http://www.internationalplayco.com/wishlist.php
3. http://www.megafun4kids.com/gallery.htm
Materials for Playground taken from:
1. http://www.detailedplaypro.com/indoor-playgrounds.htm
Links provided by Wynner.
Playground designs/concepts that are linked to the novel
1. TREEHOUSE.
2. Nylon Webbing
3. Swing across ballpit.
4. Jungle Gym
Done by Joshua and Gavin
Explanation of how the designs/concepts are linked to the novel
1. The Treehouse: Obviously, the time spent most in terabithia is in the treehouse.
2. The Nylon Webbing: This acts like a spider web, adding to the feeling of the the forest in BTT.
3. Swing accross the ballpit: This is just like swinging accross the stream to terabithia.
4. Jungle Gym: Like the trees in the forest, children have to navigate slowly through the jungle gym.
Done by Gavin, Chuan Yin and Joshua.
Playground designs/concepts that meet the special needs of the children with explaination
1) Our playground provides such unique play equipment as the Magic Keyboard and games of skill that are specifically designed to promote the down syndrome child development.It provides children with the security and the skill development opportunities that parents desire. (Joshua)
2) The playground would have many levels and corners in bright colours, this makes the playground lively and the down syndrome children would be happy. This also boost the child's confidence in climbing each level. (Aaron)
3) A treehouse would be located at the side of the playground. The children would be able to climb to it to have a bird's eye view from the top and this will boost the child's confidence of heights. This part we got from the bridge to terabithia. (Wynner)
4) The tree house is designed with a skylight.(a sky light is a window which allows light and air into the enclosed space). In line with energy conservation, we can use the natural light to light up the inside of the tree house during the day, conserving some energy.(Chuan yin)
5) There is a fabric wrapped spiralling discovery tunnel.As they explore the tunnel,it opens up at parts for a controlled vista or view,the openings also serves as ventilation vents.(Chuan yin)
Sec 2 Express
Eco-friendly features about my group’s 3D-model
1. Structure uses wood, a bio-degradable material (Aaron)
2. Plastic/glass/metal can be melt and remade into different items (Chuan yin)
3. Some items used to make the playground are recycled materials (Wynner)
Remarks (e.g. materials to be used, relevant research with links, photograph links etc)
1. Plasticine is used mostly for the padding on the floor.
2. Super glue to reinforce pillars.
3. Straws used to make climbing bars.( which, are of course padded). (chuan yin)
4. Pillars made of superglued ice scream sticks.
5. Second story of playground made of plastic (floor).
( Done by Joshua & Chuan Yin)
Research taken from:
1.http://www.internationalplayco.com/public.php
Photographs taken from:
1. Google image search: Indoor playground
2. http://www.internationalplayco.com/wishlist.php
3. http://www.megafun4kids.com/gallery.htm
Materials for Playground taken from:
1. http://www.detailedplaypro.com/indoor-playgrounds.htm
Links provided by Wynner.
Playground designs/concepts that are linked to the novel
1. TREEHOUSE.
2. Nylon Webbing
3. Swing across ballpit.
4. Jungle Gym
Done by Joshua and Gavin
Explanation of how the designs/concepts are linked to the novel
1. The Treehouse: Obviously, the time spent most in terabithia is in the treehouse.
2. The Nylon Webbing: This acts like a spider web, adding to the feeling of the the forest in BTT.
3. Swing accross the ballpit: This is just like swinging accross the stream to terabithia.
4. Jungle Gym: Like the trees in the forest, children have to navigate slowly through the jungle gym.
Done by Gavin, Chuan Yin and Joshua.
Playground designs/concepts that meet the special needs of the children with explaination
1) Our playground provides such unique play equipment as the Magic Keyboard and games of skill that are specifically designed to promote the down syndrome child development.It provides children with the security and the skill development opportunities that parents desire. (Joshua)
2) The playground would have many levels and corners in bright colours, this makes the playground lively and the down syndrome children would be happy. This also boost the child's confidence in climbing each level. (Aaron)
3) A treehouse would be located at the side of the playground. The children would be able to climb to it to have a bird's eye view from the top and this will boost the child's confidence of heights. This part we got from the bridge to terabithia. (Wynner)
4) The tree house is designed with a skylight.(a sky light is a window which allows light and air into the enclosed space). In line with energy conservation, we can use the natural light to light up the inside of the tree house during the day, conserving some energy.(Chuan yin)
5) There is a fabric wrapped spiralling discovery tunnel.As they explore the tunnel,it opens up at parts for a controlled vista or view,the openings also serves as ventilation vents.(Chuan yin)
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Materials of Playground
Materials to Build the Support of the Playground
-Iron/Aluminium
Its strong enough to support the whole play ground
Materials to build the 'spiderweb' thing
-Nylon
Its a very strong rope, which is not easily broken
Materials for the 'Cushions'
-cotton wool, sponge. Put them in a pad thing( something which is like a 'cushion')
Materials for the other Things
-plastic( balls in the ball pit, and the slide)
-a strong kind of plastic( the 'bridge')
-aluminium( handrails)
-leaves( leaves on the 'tree')
-Iron/Aluminium
Its strong enough to support the whole play ground
Materials to build the 'spiderweb' thing
-Nylon
Its a very strong rope, which is not easily broken
Materials for the 'Cushions'
-cotton wool, sponge. Put them in a pad thing( something which is like a 'cushion')
Materials for the other Things
-plastic( balls in the ball pit, and the slide)
-a strong kind of plastic( the 'bridge')
-aluminium( handrails)
-leaves( leaves on the 'tree')
Friday, April 4, 2008
Components of our Treehouse themed playground
Hello to all.After reading the introduction for our playground, let us show you the components of our playground.
Here are some of our components:
1) The playground would be located inside a building such as a shopping mall, as it is considered to be indoor, it would be air-conditioned. Thus, it will not be dependent on the weather and can be accessed any time.
2) There will be two vertical, straight tree-like slides.
3) At the bottom, there will be a ball pit which will cushion the children when they slide down the slide. At the same time, the children can have fun with the balls in the pit. The balls in the pit are to be big enough to prevent the down syndrome kids form choking.
4)There will be many coulorful designs to attract more parents to bring their children as well as the down syndrome children.
5) There will be many safety rules made by us to ensure the place would be free from any accident. There will be nylon " spider webs" , padded flooring and cushions for the slide.
6)Our playground provides such unique play equipment as the Magic Keyboard and games of skill that are specifically designed to promote the down syndrome child development.It provides children with the security and the skill development opportunities that parents desire.
Here are some of our components:
1) The playground would be located inside a building such as a shopping mall, as it is considered to be indoor, it would be air-conditioned. Thus, it will not be dependent on the weather and can be accessed any time.
2) There will be two vertical, straight tree-like slides.
3) At the bottom, there will be a ball pit which will cushion the children when they slide down the slide. At the same time, the children can have fun with the balls in the pit. The balls in the pit are to be big enough to prevent the down syndrome kids form choking.
4)There will be many coulorful designs to attract more parents to bring their children as well as the down syndrome children.
5) There will be many safety rules made by us to ensure the place would be free from any accident. There will be nylon " spider webs" , padded flooring and cushions for the slide.
6)Our playground provides such unique play equipment as the Magic Keyboard and games of skill that are specifically designed to promote the down syndrome child development.It provides children with the security and the skill development opportunities that parents desire.
7)The playground will be filled with many levels and corners, this makes the playground lively and the down syndrome children would be happy. This also boost the child's confidence in climbing each level.
8)A treehouse would be located at the top of the playground. THe children would be able to climb to it to have a bird's eye view from the top and this will boost the child's confidence of heights. This part we got from the bridge to terabithia.
9)Our playground would be eco-friendly as we are indoor and our materials used are eco-friendly.
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