Sunday, June 6, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Steps for Experiments
Water-powered light
Materials needed:3 bottles/cups of water
Light tower with light installed
3 zinc and 3 copper plates
Vinegar
Instructions:1-Fill the bottles with water
2-Add vinegar to the water
3-Connect LED light on the tower to a pair of zinc and copper plates(1 zinc and copper plate in each bottle)
4-Insert the zinc and copper plates into the water bottles/cups . Make sure the plates do not touch each other as this will cause a short circuit and the LED lamp will not light up .
Noise producing sound-chip
Materials needed:2 zinc and copper plates
2 Potatoes
2 wires(positive and negative terminal)
1 coin and sound chip installed
Materials needed:3 bottles/cups of water
Light tower with light installed
3 zinc and 3 copper plates
Vinegar
Instructions:1-Fill the bottles with water
2-Add vinegar to the water
3-Connect LED light on the tower to a pair of zinc and copper plates(1 zinc and copper plate in each bottle)
4-Insert the zinc and copper plates into the water bottles/cups . Make sure the plates do not touch each other as this will cause a short circuit and the LED lamp will not light up .
Noise producing sound-chip
Materials needed:2 zinc and copper plates
2 Potatoes
2 wires(positive and negative terminal)
1 coin and sound chip installed
Step 1:
Connect the black wire form the LCD watch which is the negative side to one of the zinc plates by carefully threading the wire's exposed metallic end through the hole on the plate.
Step 2:
Repeat step 1 with the red wire which is the positive side.
Step 3:
Assemble a "connection pair" by connecting the other pair of copper and zinc plates with a connection wire.
Step 4:
Once all the components are connected, pierced the plates into the potatoes. each potato must have a copper and zinc plate.
Theories:-
There are universal standards for positive and negative terminals. the positive terminal is always the red coloured wire whereas the negative terminal is always black. Always connect the negative terminal to the zinc plate which is more reactive than copper and the positive terminal to the copper plate which is less reactive than zinc. it is important that the exposed wire and the plate touch.
Acidic materials are more reactive and are better conductors of electricity than Alkaline materials . They react with the electrons in water and thus the light is able to be operated .
Acidic materials are more reactive and are better conductors of electricity than Alkaline materials . They react with the electrons in water and thus the light is able to be operated .
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
procedures for potato power clock
Materials needed:-
2 potatoes, LCD watch movement with its protective cover, 2 zinc an copper plates, wires
Step 1:
Connect the black wire form the LCD watch which is the negative side to one of the zinc plates by carefully threading the wire's exposed metallic end through the hole on the plate.
Step 2:
Repeat step 1 with the red wire which is the positive side.
Step 3:
Assemble a "connection pair" by connecting the other pair of copper and zinc plates with a connection wire.
Step 4:
Once all the components are connected, pierced the plates into the potatoes. each potato must have a copper and zinc plate.
Theory:-
There are universal standards for positive and negative terminals. the positive terminal is always the red coloured wire whereas the negative terminal is always black. Always connect the negative terminal to the zinc plate which is more reactive than copper and the positive terminal to the copper plate which is less reactive than zinc. it is important that the exposed wire and the plate touch.
Steps taken:
1) Affix the Light Emitting Diode(LED) to the torch casing and gently thread the wires through the holes.
2) Install both gears.
3) Align the two halves of the torch casing and secure with the screws.
4) Attach the crank handle to the torch casing.
5) Connect the wires to the motor.Thread the metal ends of the wires through the holes of metallic plates protruding from the motor. Gently twist the wire ends to secure the connection.
6) Insert the end of the motor to the torch casing.
7) Using two screws, secure the motor by aligning the cover to the base.
8) Cover the LED with the transparent cover. Press gently until it fixes into place.
9) The Dynamo Torch is complete. Turn the crank in a clockwise direction and the torch will light up.
Fun facts:
1) How does a motor work like a generator?
Micheal Faraday is not well-known to a lot of people today, but his work as a scientist in the 1800s was really remarkable. His experiments with electricity and magnets, eventually let him to the invention of the electric motor. He continued his work for many years and began to experiment with the different methods to create electricity. He figured out that by passing a magnet through loops of wire,(or by moving a coil against a magnet) he could generate a current! With a toy motor we used in this kit, wires are coiled around the center axle. There are two magnets placed at the inside wall of the motor casing. When we turn the crank, the center axle spins, and a current is produced, which is strong enough to light up the LED lamp. We refer to this as electromagnetic induction, which is a basis of a generator! While today's generators are much more powerful than those Faraday created, the basic theory is still the same, and the source of power for the Dynamo Torch!
2)Clean Energy!
By using your arm(physically power) to repeatedly turn the handle, you can turn the light on, over and over again. The problem is that your arm would get awfully tired if you had to use it to keep that light lit all night! Most generators today use fossil fuels e.g. petroleum to power a fast spinning turbine to generate electricity. However, the use of fossil fuel releases carbon dioxide which is hazardous to the environment. And they will be used up one day too. That's why scientists across the world are experimenting with different renewable energy sources, like wind, sunshine(solar power), and water(hydropower). The electricity I generated to light our torch is also an example of renewable energy! Renewable energy doesn't run out and it doesn't harm the environment.
2) Install both gears.
3) Align the two halves of the torch casing and secure with the screws.
4) Attach the crank handle to the torch casing.
5) Connect the wires to the motor.Thread the metal ends of the wires through the holes of metallic plates protruding from the motor. Gently twist the wire ends to secure the connection.
6) Insert the end of the motor to the torch casing.
7) Using two screws, secure the motor by aligning the cover to the base.
8) Cover the LED with the transparent cover. Press gently until it fixes into place.
9) The Dynamo Torch is complete. Turn the crank in a clockwise direction and the torch will light up.
Fun facts:
1) How does a motor work like a generator?
Micheal Faraday is not well-known to a lot of people today, but his work as a scientist in the 1800s was really remarkable. His experiments with electricity and magnets, eventually let him to the invention of the electric motor. He continued his work for many years and began to experiment with the different methods to create electricity. He figured out that by passing a magnet through loops of wire,(or by moving a coil against a magnet) he could generate a current! With a toy motor we used in this kit, wires are coiled around the center axle. There are two magnets placed at the inside wall of the motor casing. When we turn the crank, the center axle spins, and a current is produced, which is strong enough to light up the LED lamp. We refer to this as electromagnetic induction, which is a basis of a generator! While today's generators are much more powerful than those Faraday created, the basic theory is still the same, and the source of power for the Dynamo Torch!
2)Clean Energy!
By using your arm(physically power) to repeatedly turn the handle, you can turn the light on, over and over again. The problem is that your arm would get awfully tired if you had to use it to keep that light lit all night! Most generators today use fossil fuels e.g. petroleum to power a fast spinning turbine to generate electricity. However, the use of fossil fuel releases carbon dioxide which is hazardous to the environment. And they will be used up one day too. That's why scientists across the world are experimenting with different renewable energy sources, like wind, sunshine(solar power), and water(hydropower). The electricity I generated to light our torch is also an example of renewable energy! Renewable energy doesn't run out and it doesn't harm the environment.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Experiment
Dear group members,
Please remember to take a video of the procedures for your experiment and to give an explanation for each procedure.
And also take a photograph of the materials that you all used for your experiment.
There are 4 experiments:
1) using vinegar to light up a bulb
2) using potatoes to operate a digital watch
3) using water and paper clips to operate a sound chip
4) using mechanical energy to light up a bulb
Please remember to take a video of the procedures for your experiment and to give an explanation for each procedure.
And also take a photograph of the materials that you all used for your experiment.
There are 4 experiments:
1) using vinegar to light up a bulb
2) using potatoes to operate a digital watch
3) using water and paper clips to operate a sound chip
4) using mechanical energy to light up a bulb
Reflection 9
Sources used:Experiments
Interviews(e.g.resource,persons,experts,organisations) Statistics(e.g.census,data,land surveys)
Audio-visual resources (e.g.films,videos,audio tapes)Brochures/Pamphlets
Films,film strip,videos
Websites
3 things I have learned:Plan ahead before executing ideas/Be open-minded/Know when to go on to something new.
2 things I found interesting:Experiments/Scientific Theories I have learned 1 difficulty I had and what I did about it Budgeting ,the materials I bought were used to make new experiments .
Interviews(e.g.resource,persons,experts,organisations) Statistics(e.g.census,data,land surveys)
Audio-visual resources (e.g.films,videos,audio tapes)Brochures/Pamphlets
Films,film strip,videos
Websites
3 things I have learned:Plan ahead before executing ideas/Be open-minded/Know when to go on to something new.
2 things I found interesting:Experiments/Scientific Theories I have learned 1 difficulty I had and what I did about it Budgeting ,the materials I bought were used to make new experiments .
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Reflection 6-Wen Jie
Group Name:The Greenies___________________
Title of Project:Creating Green Fashion__________________
Our purpose for the survey is:
To find ideas for creating the solar circuit
Our target population is:126_______________________
Our sample size will be:126________________________
Questions that we would like to ask during the survey:
(1)Do you like the idea of using solar power to enable the shirt to glow in the dark? If not,why
(2)Are there any other ways that you suggest for us to use to create the eco-friendly glow-in-the-dark shirt .
(3)Where can we get the batteries to store the solar energy ?
(4)Do you think that using the lights will be a bit too bulky ?
(5)Is there a specific design that you will suggest for us ?
(6)If the batteries are too expensive,is there a way they can be homemade?
(7)How do we reduce the heat emission of the light bulbs ?
(8)Is there a way to make the lights removable from the shirt as it will have to be washed from time to time .
(9)Do you recommend a specific store to buy or a specific brand of solar powered LED lights?
(10)Where can we buy the batteries to store solar energy?
Title of Project:Creating Green Fashion__________________
Our purpose for the survey is:
To find ideas for creating the solar circuit
Our target population is:126_______________________
Our sample size will be:126________________________
Questions that we would like to ask during the survey:
(1)Do you like the idea of using solar power to enable the shirt to glow in the dark? If not,why
(2)Are there any other ways that you suggest for us to use to create the eco-friendly glow-in-the-dark shirt .
(3)Where can we get the batteries to store the solar energy ?
(4)Do you think that using the lights will be a bit too bulky ?
(5)Is there a specific design that you will suggest for us ?
(6)If the batteries are too expensive,is there a way they can be homemade?
(7)How do we reduce the heat emission of the light bulbs ?
(8)Is there a way to make the lights removable from the shirt as it will have to be washed from time to time .
(9)Do you recommend a specific store to buy or a specific brand of solar powered LED lights?
(10)Where can we buy the batteries to store solar energy?
Reflection 6-Jevon
Group Name:The Greenies___________________
Title of Project:Creating Green Fashion__________________
Our purpose for the survey is:
To find ideas for creating the solar circuit
Our target population is:126_______________________
Our sample size will be:126________________________
Questions that we would like to ask during the survey:
(1)Do you like the idea of using solar power to enable the shirt to glow in the dark? If not,why
(2)Are there any other ways that you suggest for us to use to create the eco-friendly glow-in-the-dark shirt .
(3)Where can we get the batteries to store the solar energy ?
(4)Do you think that using the lights will be a bit too bulky ?
(5)Is there a specific design that you will suggest for us ?
(6)If the batteries are too expensive,is there a way they can be homemade?
(7)How do we reduce the heat emission of the light bulbs ?
(8)Is there a way to make the lights removable from the shirt as it will have to be washed from time to time .
(9)Do you recommend a specific store to buy or a specific brand of solar powered LED lights?
(10)Where can we buy the batteries to store solar energy?
Title of Project:Creating Green Fashion__________________
Our purpose for the survey is:
To find ideas for creating the solar circuit
Our target population is:126_______________________
Our sample size will be:126________________________
Questions that we would like to ask during the survey:
(1)Do you like the idea of using solar power to enable the shirt to glow in the dark? If not,why
(2)Are there any other ways that you suggest for us to use to create the eco-friendly glow-in-the-dark shirt .
(3)Where can we get the batteries to store the solar energy ?
(4)Do you think that using the lights will be a bit too bulky ?
(5)Is there a specific design that you will suggest for us ?
(6)If the batteries are too expensive,is there a way they can be homemade?
(7)How do we reduce the heat emission of the light bulbs ?
(8)Is there a way to make the lights removable from the shirt as it will have to be washed from time to time .
(9)Do you recommend a specific store to buy or a specific brand of solar powered LED lights?
(10)Where can we buy the batteries to store solar energy?
Reflection 6- Jonjoe
On this IPW session, Wen Jie did not participate as he had broken his leg, and had to stay at home to rest. We have also worked on our survey, which has a total of 10 questions. The questions are:
1)Do you like the idea of using solar power to enable the shirt to glow in the dark? If not,why
(2)Are there any other ways that you suggest for us to use to create the eco-friendly glow-in-the-dark shirt .
(3)Where can we get the batteries to store the solar energy ?
(4)Do you think that using the lights will be a bit too bulky ?
(5)Is there a specific design that you will suggest for us ?
(6)If the batteries are too expensive,is there a way they can be homemade?
(7)How do we reduce the heat emission of the light bulbs ?
(8)Is there a way to make the lights removable from the shirt as it will have to be washed from time to time .
(9)Do you recommend a specific store to buy or a specific brand of solar powered LED lights?
(10)Where can we buy the batteries to store solar energy?
cheers
1)Do you like the idea of using solar power to enable the shirt to glow in the dark? If not,why
(2)Are there any other ways that you suggest for us to use to create the eco-friendly glow-in-the-dark shirt .
(3)Where can we get the batteries to store the solar energy ?
(4)Do you think that using the lights will be a bit too bulky ?
(5)Is there a specific design that you will suggest for us ?
(6)If the batteries are too expensive,is there a way they can be homemade?
(7)How do we reduce the heat emission of the light bulbs ?
(8)Is there a way to make the lights removable from the shirt as it will have to be washed from time to time .
(9)Do you recommend a specific store to buy or a specific brand of solar powered LED lights?
(10)Where can we buy the batteries to store solar energy?
cheers
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Reflection 6
Group Name:The Greenies___________________
Title of Project:Creating Green Fashion__________________
Our purpose for the survey is:
To find ideas for creating the solar circuit
Our target population is:126_______________________
Our sample size will be:126________________________
Questions that we would like to ask during the survey:
(1)Do you like the idea of using solar power to enable the shirt to glow in the dark? If not,why
(2)Are there any other ways that you suggest for us to use to create the eco-friendly glow-in-the-dark shirt .
(3)Where can we get the batteries to store the solar energy ?
(4)Do you think that using the lights will be a bit too bulky ?
(5)Is there a specific design that you will suggest for us ?
(6)If the batteries are too expensive,is there a way they can be homemade?
(7)How do we reduce the heat emission of the light bulbs ?
(8)Is there a way to make the lights removable from the shirt as it will have to be washed from time to time .
(9)Do you recommend a specific store to buy or a specific brand of solar powered LED lights?
(10)Where can we buy the batteries to store solar energy?
Title of Project:Creating Green Fashion__________________
Our purpose for the survey is:
To find ideas for creating the solar circuit
Our target population is:126_______________________
Our sample size will be:126________________________
Questions that we would like to ask during the survey:
(1)Do you like the idea of using solar power to enable the shirt to glow in the dark? If not,why
(2)Are there any other ways that you suggest for us to use to create the eco-friendly glow-in-the-dark shirt .
(3)Where can we get the batteries to store the solar energy ?
(4)Do you think that using the lights will be a bit too bulky ?
(5)Is there a specific design that you will suggest for us ?
(6)If the batteries are too expensive,is there a way they can be homemade?
(7)How do we reduce the heat emission of the light bulbs ?
(8)Is there a way to make the lights removable from the shirt as it will have to be washed from time to time .
(9)Do you recommend a specific store to buy or a specific brand of solar powered LED lights?
(10)Where can we buy the batteries to store solar energy?
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Reflection 5- Jonjoe
In the last IPW session, Jonathan brought some christmas lights for our ' glowing t-shirt'. Ms Lum also helped by bringing a solar panel as the energy source for lighting the christmas lights. We wanted to try using the solar panel to light up the christmas lights but unfortunately the sun was not strong enough and thus little energy could be trapped. So we could not light up the christmas lights. We have assigned Wen Jie from our group to test out the solar panel at home, but he says it is faulty. Mr Lum has suggested for a larger solar panel so more light can be trapped.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Reflection 5
1.I was assigned to bring christmas tree lights to school to test out the idea of the shirt .
2.I brought the lights to school and Ms Lum brought a solar panel to test out the light to see if it would operate .
3. The types of lights for the project were correct .
4.The test can only be carried out on a sunny day . The weather was overcast during our last IPW meeting .
5.We arranged for someone to keep the lights and another group member to keep the solar panel carefully as we will be held responsible if any damage is done to it .
2.I brought the lights to school and Ms Lum brought a solar panel to test out the light to see if it would operate .
3. The types of lights for the project were correct .
4.The test can only be carried out on a sunny day . The weather was overcast during our last IPW meeting .
5.We arranged for someone to keep the lights and another group member to keep the solar panel carefully as we will be held responsible if any damage is done to it .
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
REFLECTION 4:-Jevon Tan
Guiding Question: How are we going to insert the lights without damaging the shirt?
Areas of research: The theory of solar power.
Progress of Research: We have gone according to plan, but we still have to work on the storage of solar energy, designing the shirt and connecting the parts( solar panels, wires) together.
Personal Opinions: I feel that we should strive on and complete this project. If people were to buy this shirt, they would understand the reason why we decided to create this shirt. We created this shirt is because we wanted to save the earth and go green.
Feedbacks/Proposals: Just like what Jonjoe has said, if this solar energy were to fail, we would use chemiluiminiscence instead.
My Contributions: I make sure that my team is on the right track and provide problems so that the group can think of solutions so that the shirt would be a successful one.
Areas of research: The theory of solar power.
Progress of Research: We have gone according to plan, but we still have to work on the storage of solar energy, designing the shirt and connecting the parts( solar panels, wires) together.
Product Idea: Our goal is to create an environmentally shirt that glows in the dark using christmas tree lights and solar energy.
Personal Opinions: I feel that we should strive on and complete this project. If people were to buy this shirt, they would understand the reason why we decided to create this shirt. We created this shirt is because we wanted to save the earth and go green.
Feedbacks/Proposals: Just like what Jonjoe has said, if this solar energy were to fail, we would use chemiluiminiscence instead.
My Contributions: I make sure that my team is on the right track and provide problems so that the group can think of solutions so that the shirt would be a successful one.
REFLECTION 3:-Jevon Tan
Guiding questions:
What will happen if the lights are heavy and bulky?
If it needs to be washed, what are we going to do with the lights?
As there is no sunlight at night, will the lights still be on?
How are we going to put the lights on the shirt?
Where are we going to get solar panels?
How are we going to protect the lights if it cracks when the person wearing the shirt falls down?
As the main aim for the project in our group is our create an environmentally product, using solar power would definitely be better than batteries and chemiluminescence. However, the period of time taken to connect all the parts( solar panels, wires) together would not be a short one.
What will happen if the lights are heavy and bulky?
If it needs to be washed, what are we going to do with the lights?
As there is no sunlight at night, will the lights still be on?
How are we going to put the lights on the shirt?
Where are we going to get solar panels?
How are we going to protect the lights if it cracks when the person wearing the shirt falls down?
As the main aim for the project in our group is our create an environmentally product, using solar power would definitely be better than batteries and chemiluminescence. However, the period of time taken to connect all the parts( solar panels, wires) together would not be a short one.
REFLECTION 2:-Jevon Tan
What i already know about the topic:
Our idea was to make an environmentally shirt that will glow in the dark. Lately, our group has decided to use solar panels to the energy source. We chose solar panels as we felt that the panels were more environmentally friendly compared to the rest of the energy sources( example:batteries ). By using the light rays from the sun, the solar panels will absorb the rays and convert them to energy which will be transferred to the lights.
What are the questions i want to ask about the topic:
How are we going to find the lights?
Will they be heavy and bulky?
What are the subjects or skills i can make use of?
The knowledge of the teachers especially the teachers of science.
Where can i find information about the project?
The internet.
Books
People(teachers, parents, friends)
What do i tell others about my project?
Our shirt is green and it glows!!
Our idea was to make an environmentally shirt that will glow in the dark. Lately, our group has decided to use solar panels to the energy source. We chose solar panels as we felt that the panels were more environmentally friendly compared to the rest of the energy sources( example:batteries ). By using the light rays from the sun, the solar panels will absorb the rays and convert them to energy which will be transferred to the lights.
What are the questions i want to ask about the topic:
How are we going to find the lights?
Will they be heavy and bulky?
What are the subjects or skills i can make use of?
The knowledge of the teachers especially the teachers of science.
Where can i find information about the project?
The internet.
Books
People(teachers, parents, friends)
What do i tell others about my project?
Our shirt is green and it glows!!
Reflection 4 - Kee Wen Jie
Guiding Question:How are the lights going to be inserted into the shirt without spoiling the shirt .
Areas Of Research:The theory of solar power
Progress Of Research:Our progress is rather fine except for storing the solar energy and finding and designing the shirt .
Product Idea:We plan to make a Eco-friendly glow-in-the-dark shirt with the use of Christmas tree lights and Solar Energy instead of Luminous Chemicals .
Personal Opinions: I think that the shirt, will be very popular as more and more people are trying their best to help the world and save it. Of course, creating the shirt is not only for that reason, we, ourselves are also trying to save the earth.
Feedback/Proposals:As suggested by Jevon, we will be using the Chemiluminescence if the solar power didn't work.
My Contributions:I provided ideas, suggestions, helps and physical work.
Areas Of Research:The theory of solar power
Progress Of Research:Our progress is rather fine except for storing the solar energy and finding and designing the shirt .
Product Idea:We plan to make a Eco-friendly glow-in-the-dark shirt with the use of Christmas tree lights and Solar Energy instead of Luminous Chemicals .
Personal Opinions: I think that the shirt, will be very popular as more and more people are trying their best to help the world and save it. Of course, creating the shirt is not only for that reason, we, ourselves are also trying to save the earth.
Feedback/Proposals:As suggested by Jevon, we will be using the Chemiluminescence if the solar power didn't work.
My Contributions:I provided ideas, suggestions, helps and physical work.
Reflction 3 - Wen Jie
Guiding Questions:How are we going to insert the lights into the shirt ?
Where can we get the luminous chemical?
Where can we get solar cells?
We may need to use a method to reduce the heat produced by the lights and the solar panel .
How are we going to take out the lights when the T-shirt needs to be washed ?
Can we use waterproof light bulbs to design the shirt ?
The lights may have to have a protective covering as the lights may break .
How are we going to make to create the circuitry for the shirt ?
Where can we gather the materials for the solar panel?
That is actually quite a lot of questions to answer, and also quite difficult to solve too.
We might be using solar power to power the lights instead of chemiluminescence as it is cheaper and easier to find in the stores.It is also more portable, convenient for the consumer. But, inserting the lights to the shirt isn't an easy thing.
Where can we get the luminous chemical?
Where can we get solar cells?
We may need to use a method to reduce the heat produced by the lights and the solar panel .
How are we going to take out the lights when the T-shirt needs to be washed ?
Can we use waterproof light bulbs to design the shirt ?
The lights may have to have a protective covering as the lights may break .
How are we going to make to create the circuitry for the shirt ?
Where can we gather the materials for the solar panel?
That is actually quite a lot of questions to answer, and also quite difficult to solve too.
We might be using solar power to power the lights instead of chemiluminescence as it is cheaper and easier to find in the stores.It is also more portable, convenient for the consumer. But, inserting the lights to the shirt isn't an easy thing.
Reflection 2 - Wen Jie
What do I already know about the topic?
-I know that we are able to use chemiluminescence as the glow-in-the-dark source for our shirt. It would make the our shirt environmentally- friendly, which is our team goal. While as for the shirt, it could be bought at many locations, but the light would be more difficult to get.
What are the questions I want to ask about the topic?
How are we going to get the lights? Chemical chemiluminescence is hard to find any of it for sale almost anywhere. How are we going to put everything into the shirt?
What are the subjects/skills I can make use of?
We could make use of our imagination, science teachers to help, Physics, Biology and Chemistry.
Where can I go and find information for the project?
-We could find it on the Web, books, teachers, and bookshops.
What do I prepare to tell others about our project?
Our T-Shirt is durable, attractive, makes you look 'charming', environmentally friendly!
-I know that we are able to use chemiluminescence as the glow-in-the-dark source for our shirt. It would make the our shirt environmentally- friendly, which is our team goal. While as for the shirt, it could be bought at many locations, but the light would be more difficult to get.
What are the questions I want to ask about the topic?
How are we going to get the lights? Chemical chemiluminescence is hard to find any of it for sale almost anywhere. How are we going to put everything into the shirt?
What are the subjects/skills I can make use of?
We could make use of our imagination, science teachers to help, Physics, Biology and Chemistry.
Where can I go and find information for the project?
-We could find it on the Web, books, teachers, and bookshops.
What do I prepare to tell others about our project?
Our T-Shirt is durable, attractive, makes you look 'charming', environmentally friendly!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Reflection 4
Guiding Question:How are the lights going to be inserted into the shirt without spoiling the shirt .
Areas Of Research:The theory of solar power
Progress Of Research:Our progress is rather fine except for storing the solar energy and finding and designing the shirt .
Product Idea:We plan to make a eco-friendly glow-in-the-dark shirt with the use of christmas tree lights and Solar Energy instead of Luminous Chemicals .
Personal Opinions:We might want to use recycled materials to create the shirt as this is another way of designing green fashion .
Feedback/Proposals:If this idea fails,we shall revert to using the normal way of Chemiluiminiscence . Eco-friendliness however,will remain due to the fact we will use recycled materials to create the shirt .
My Contributions:I will supply the team with LED lights for the shirt .
Areas Of Research:The theory of solar power
Progress Of Research:Our progress is rather fine except for storing the solar energy and finding and designing the shirt .
Product Idea:We plan to make a eco-friendly glow-in-the-dark shirt with the use of christmas tree lights and Solar Energy instead of Luminous Chemicals .
Personal Opinions:We might want to use recycled materials to create the shirt as this is another way of designing green fashion .
Feedback/Proposals:If this idea fails,we shall revert to using the normal way of Chemiluiminiscence . Eco-friendliness however,will remain due to the fact we will use recycled materials to create the shirt .
My Contributions:I will supply the team with LED lights for the shirt .
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Reflection 3- jonjoe
Problem: Chemiluminiscence is not lasting thus the shirt would only glow for a short period of time ( a few days etc)
Solution: We have come up with an idea of using christmas tree lights for the glowing segment. Christmas tree light bulbs are light and not bulky thus it most suits for our project. We are using sunlight as the source of energy to make it eco-friendly, so we are thinking of installing solar panels to the shirt as it absorbs sunlight and reserves it as energy. Here comes the problems; How are we going to prevent the light bulbs from getting spoilt when washing? Are there bulbs that are water-proof? Are the light bulbs and solar panels too heavy and bulky to put onto the shirt? Is the price reasonable? How do we install the light bulbs and solar panel into the shirt?
If our idea of using christmas tree lights fails to work, we would probably use chemiluminiscence as the glowing segment, although it would only last for a short period of time. Problems again; Can we make the chemiluminiscence in the laboratory? Will other people want it if we sell them?
Both solutions have big problems, which are we going to use?
Solution: We have come up with an idea of using christmas tree lights for the glowing segment. Christmas tree light bulbs are light and not bulky thus it most suits for our project. We are using sunlight as the source of energy to make it eco-friendly, so we are thinking of installing solar panels to the shirt as it absorbs sunlight and reserves it as energy. Here comes the problems; How are we going to prevent the light bulbs from getting spoilt when washing? Are there bulbs that are water-proof? Are the light bulbs and solar panels too heavy and bulky to put onto the shirt? Is the price reasonable? How do we install the light bulbs and solar panel into the shirt?
If our idea of using christmas tree lights fails to work, we would probably use chemiluminiscence as the glowing segment, although it would only last for a short period of time. Problems again; Can we make the chemiluminiscence in the laboratory? Will other people want it if we sell them?
Both solutions have big problems, which are we going to use?
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Reflection 3
Questions:How are we going to insert the lights into the shirt ?
Where can we get the luminous chemical?
Where can we get solar cells?
We may need to use a method to reduce the heat produced by the lights and the solar panel .
How are we going to take out the lights when the T-shirt needs to be washed ?
Can we use waterproof light bulbs to design the shirt ?
The lights may have to have a protective covering as the lights may break .
How are we going to make to create the circuitry for the shirt ?
Where can we gather the materials for the solar panel?
Other:Inserting the lights into the shirt may be difficult
Christmas tree lights should be used to reduce the bulk of the shirt .
The solar panel should be detachable to prevent the wearer from experiencing excess heat .
The light bulbs must be taken out to prevent being damaged when washing the shirt .
I agree with Jevon's idea to use chemiluminiscence to create the shirt if the solar power method fails .
Where can we get the luminous chemical?
Where can we get solar cells?
We may need to use a method to reduce the heat produced by the lights and the solar panel .
How are we going to take out the lights when the T-shirt needs to be washed ?
Can we use waterproof light bulbs to design the shirt ?
The lights may have to have a protective covering as the lights may break .
How are we going to make to create the circuitry for the shirt ?
Where can we gather the materials for the solar panel?
Other:Inserting the lights into the shirt may be difficult
Christmas tree lights should be used to reduce the bulk of the shirt .
The solar panel should be detachable to prevent the wearer from experiencing excess heat .
The light bulbs must be taken out to prevent being damaged when washing the shirt .
I agree with Jevon's idea to use chemiluminiscence to create the shirt if the solar power method fails .
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Chemiluminiscence
We can use christmas lights for the glow-in-the-dark T-shirt. One important question is how are we going to install the lights into the T-shirt? How many light bulbs do we need?
And the lights must be easily detached from the shirt, so that the shirt is washable.
And the lights must be easily detached from the shirt, so that the shirt is washable.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Jonjoe - Reflection 2
What do I already know about the topic?
-I know that we are able to use chemiluminiscence as the glow-in-the-dark source for our shirt, as Jonathan had mentioned earlier in his post. Good point is that it would make the our shirt environmentally- friendly, which is our team goal. While as for the shirt, it could be bought at many locations.
What are the questions I want to ask about the topic?
-Bad point about the chemical chemiluminiscence is that it is hard for us students to find any of it for sale. Where can we purchase or create it? Its is essential to our product. And as for the shirt's construction ( putting everything together), how can we do it?
What are the subjects/skills I can make use of?
We could make use of chemistry, physics, maths and art.
Where can I go and find information for the project?
-Libraries, Internet, teachers, shops.
What do I prepare to tell others about our project?
-That our shirt is eco-friendly, durable and really attractive!!=D
-I know that we are able to use chemiluminiscence as the glow-in-the-dark source for our shirt, as Jonathan had mentioned earlier in his post. Good point is that it would make the our shirt environmentally- friendly, which is our team goal. While as for the shirt, it could be bought at many locations.
What are the questions I want to ask about the topic?
-Bad point about the chemical chemiluminiscence is that it is hard for us students to find any of it for sale. Where can we purchase or create it? Its is essential to our product. And as for the shirt's construction ( putting everything together), how can we do it?
What are the subjects/skills I can make use of?
We could make use of chemistry, physics, maths and art.
Where can I go and find information for the project?
-Libraries, Internet, teachers, shops.
What do I prepare to tell others about our project?
-That our shirt is eco-friendly, durable and really attractive!!=D
Friday, January 22, 2010
Answers for IPW Worksheet 2
Q1:The topic for our group is:Designing a green glow-in-the-dark T-shirt
Q2:We already know that chemiluminiscence is what is necessary for the T-shirt to be successful
Q3:I wish to know how to create or purchase the glow-in-the-dark chemical for this project .
Q4:The skills we can make use of are sciences(Biology,Chemistry,Physics)
Q5:The information sources for our group are the web as well as science encyclopedias
Q6:We wish to tell the other groups that this glow-in-the-dark T-shirt has the advantage of being enviro-friendly and long-lasting .
Q2:We already know that chemiluminiscence is what is necessary for the T-shirt to be successful
Q3:I wish to know how to create or purchase the glow-in-the-dark chemical for this project .
Q4:The skills we can make use of are sciences(Biology,Chemistry,Physics)
Q5:The information sources for our group are the web as well as science encyclopedias
Q6:We wish to tell the other groups that this glow-in-the-dark T-shirt has the advantage of being enviro-friendly and long-lasting .
Monday, January 18, 2010
Jonathan Pang(18)-Reflection 1
Reflection 1:What I know-During this project,we plan to make a shirt with the theory of solar power . For solar power we will need a solar battery or cells . Then place it in a sunny area . The solar energy will then be transfered to the shirt . I think that the photovoltaic cells should be black to absorb sufficient energy . The glow-in-the-dark shirt should use the method of chemiluminescence to be luminous . This is the most suitable method as other methods of making objects luminous are not related to solar energy . Some,however are unsafe for usage . I wish to find out whether this plan will work as there will be difficulty purchasing solar cells . Another difficulty lies in designing such a shirt . Thirdly,the installation of the energy source and the light will be hard . The next learning issue is the time to have meetings as we have plenty of projects to handle . Here are my plans to solve such difficulties . One,Plan a timetable . Two,create designs beforehand . Lastly, to do all worksheets whenever we have the time .
Jonjoe - Reflection 1
We have not officially decided on our project item yet as we did not have time to meet up and discuss about it. But we have narrowed down our choices to a few innovative ones that helps the environment, and recycles Earth's resources. Our Team goal is to produce an eco-friendly item due to Earth's current global crisis, the decreasing of earth resources at a massive rate. We would schedule more meet-ups in the future to discuss and work on our project.
To make our project item the most effective possible, I will play my part and research thoroughly for the main cause of pollution and apply what I have learnt on our project.
Besides this, we could help to save our resources by doing the small things that could contribute daily, like dumping plastic, paper and others by placing them in their respective recycle bins. We could also help by using less paper and electricity. If we give it our best, we could save our dear Mother Earth!!
-Jonjoe
To make our project item the most effective possible, I will play my part and research thoroughly for the main cause of pollution and apply what I have learnt on our project.
Besides this, we could help to save our resources by doing the small things that could contribute daily, like dumping plastic, paper and others by placing them in their respective recycle bins. We could also help by using less paper and electricity. If we give it our best, we could save our dear Mother Earth!!
-Jonjoe
GRACE reflection:-Jevon Tan(17)
The hole in the ozone layer has made a deep impact in our lives. This hole led to the change in climate and it is all because of us. We pollute the environment we live in. Little did we realised that this have drastic consequences which include upsetting the balance of nature and eco systems in the world. The earth is much warmer and as a result, ice caps are melting and water levels are rising. The rising levels of water will cause many cities to be submerged especially the low lying ones.
We must take an initiative and try our best to conserve as much as we can. This is why my group and i think that the best way to conserve is to use recycled materials to create a t-shirt. We have also thought of using solar energy to store energy so that this t-shirt will be able to glow in the dark.
I can play a part in helping to make sure that this world will a better place to live in. Small steps like disposing rubbish in the right places and conserving energy, can lead to a big difference. I can also be mindful of the consumption of paper i use. Reducing, reusing and recycling is a good way to start saving the earth.
I really hope to know other ways to help to save Mother Earth!
We must take an initiative and try our best to conserve as much as we can. This is why my group and i think that the best way to conserve is to use recycled materials to create a t-shirt. We have also thought of using solar energy to store energy so that this t-shirt will be able to glow in the dark.
I can play a part in helping to make sure that this world will a better place to live in. Small steps like disposing rubbish in the right places and conserving energy, can lead to a big difference. I can also be mindful of the consumption of paper i use. Reducing, reusing and recycling is a good way to start saving the earth.
I really hope to know other ways to help to save Mother Earth!
Reflection (Kee Wen Jie) (20)
I know that global warming is a very harmful thing to the world. It heats up the world and threatens humanity. Therefore, we must take action to help save the world. By recycling things, we can help save the world's need to burn things up to gases. I think that creating a T-shirt made of recycled materials is a good start to help save the world. By doing little things like sending some of your recyclable rubbish to the recycling bin is a fresh start. I also think that we, as the creator of this disaster, should be taking responsible for what we did to Mother Nature. I want to find out what else we can do to help save the world and also to cut down on the rubbish. I also want to find out what had caused most of this disaster and try to help the situation. I would nowadays try to throw my plastic bottles into the recycling bin below my flat which i did not do until now. I would also cut down on electricity usage, like turning out appliances that is not in use. By doing those small little things, I would help and also encourage my neighbours to do so too.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
What we plan to do
What the 4 of us plan to do for this IPW project is to design a glow-in-the-dark shirt which%20 does not use any chemicals with the theory of solar power.Our names are Jevon Tan,Jonathan Pang,Jonjoe Fong & Kee Wen Jie .
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