Wen Jun's OEE assignment-my reflections

Eco-friendly features about my group's 3d model
-we used recycled materials for our 3d model.


Remarks for our project
-we used clay instead of real rubber.
-we used recycled ice-cream sticks instead of metal.
-we used cardboard to support the model instead of wood or plastic.



playground designs and concepts that are linked to the novel
-we want to use the castle theme in 'bridge of teribithia' for our playground, as many children like castles.


Explanation
-in the novel, jess and leslie created 'teribithia' which is a castle in their imaginations. we are going to make our playground's theme like the castle in 'teribithia'.


designs and concepts that meet the special needs of the children(including explanation)
-made of rubber,to minimise the harm done towards the children if they fall.
-children with down syndrome have eye problems,so,solid rubber walls which are able to create clear echoes will be made,to aid the children in navigating their way through the playground.
-they have weak hearts,so,our playgrouds will have very few flights of stairs so that they will be able to go up the lplayground with more ease.
-our playground has no facilities which are strainous to prevent them from being too over-exerted.

Choon Wang's OEE assessment

Name: Choon Wang (31)
Class: 2e4

Fill in the following and use the content/research/findings in your final group proposal for your Playground Project Blog.

Individual Reflections for Literature Mid-Year Project 2008
Sec 2 Express

1) Eco-friendly features about my group’s 3D-model

- We are going to add some plants around and on the borders of the playground.

2) Remarks (e.g. materials to be used, relevant research with links, photograph links etc)

- We are using plastacine to make the model
- Ice cream sticks covered with plastacine will be used for strengthening the pillars/walls that hold the playground together.

3) Playground designs/concepts that are linked to the novel

- The novel said about an imaginary castle, so we are trying to make some parts of the playground look like the castle too.
- For example, we can add paintings of various characters(e.g.cartoons like fairies)

4) Explanation of how the designs/concepts are linked to the novel

- We are going to make handle bars that reduce chances of the children falling down to look like castle walls.

5) Playground designs/concepts that meet the special needs of the children

- Short & minimal Steps
- A safe swing
- A concave tunnel slide

6) Explanation of how the designs meet the special needs of the children

- Some percentage of Down Syndrome children have a weak heart, so there should not be much steps for the children to climb.
- Some children have skeletal problems; we should not let them fall.
- They have eye problems so if anyone gets stuck in the tunnel, their call for help will be projected clearly.

Chris ng's template

Name: Chris Ng ( 21)

Class: 2E4

Fill in the following and use the content/research/findings in your final group proposal for your Playground Project Blog.

Individual Reflections for Literature Mid-Year Project 2008
Sec 2 Express

Eco-friendly features about my group’s 3D-model
My Group members suggested to use flowers
Remarks(e.g. materials to be used, relevant research with links, photograph links etc) We use plastacine as it is easy to mould into shape.
We search for some pictures on yahoo and google to give us some ideas.








Playground designs/concepts that are linked to the novel We are building an imaginary fort jus like in the novel.

Explanation of how the designs/concepts are linked to the novel
We found that a playground that has a fort is new and not found in many playgrounds.







Playground designs/concepts that meet the special needs of the children
Explanation of how the designs meet the special needs of the children


Concave tunnels. Magnify child’s shout’s.
A coating of rubber around most objects. Minimizing injuries.
Least number of steps possible. Reduce stress on heart.

Tan Hua Yeow's OEE Assesment

Name: Tan Hua Yeow _________ ( 39 )

Class: _2E4____________

Fill in the following and use the content/research/findings in your final group proposal for your Playground Project Blog.

Individual Reflections for Literature Mid-Year Project 2008
Sec 2 Express


1) Eco-friendly features about my group’s 3D-model

- We are going to add some flowers on the model.

2) Remarks (e.g. materials to be used, relevant research with links, photograph links etc)

- We are using plastacine to make the model.

3) Playground designs/concepts that are linked to the novel

- The novel said about an imaginary castle, so we are trying to make castle walls too.

4) Explanation of how the designs/concepts are linked to the novel

- We are going to make the railways that stop the children from falling down to look like castle walls.

5) Playground designs/concepts that meet the special needs of the children

- Short Steps

6) Explanation of how the designs meet the special needs of the children

- Some Down Syndrome Children have a weak heart, so there aren’t many steps for the children to climb.

Our Design Specifications

As some of the children with down syndrome have:
- a weak heart, we are going to make sure that there aren't too many flights of steps for them to climb.
- hearing problems, concave tunnels will be suitable if they shout for help.
- eye problems, music would probably be the best way for them to navigate their way.
- skeletal problems, many railings are provided so they will not fall easily
- skin disorders, textures should not trigger skin allergies.
- our playground's skeleton would be made up of metal coated with rubber, so as to minimize the damage made after a fall.

Others:
Children might like cartoons etc.
- Painted cartoons like fairies, king, queen, giants and more
- Paintings on the interior of the rooftop

Designs

We decided to build a playground which consists of:
- 3 Slides
- 1 Concave tunnel slide
- 1 Swing
- Sponge ball corner
- Sheltered roof

The 3 slides are made from plastic. At the bottom of each slide there is a sponge mat. This is to let the children land comfortably.

The tunnel slide a concave one because some percentage of the children are blind or are deaf, so if any of them shouts, it will be easily heard.

A simple rope swing. Children should be accompanied by an adult while swinging.

The sponge ball corner is for the children to enjoy rolling about and throwing the balls about. Sponge is chosen because it is very soft and will not injure anyone if he/she is hit.

We shelter the roof because children can still play during rainy days.

Why do we make such designs?

1) 60 to 80 percent of the children who have down syndrome have hearing problems. So we might want to make a few concave walls so that their voices might be echoed and heard clearly.

2) 40 to 45 percent of children with down syndrome have congenital heart disease. So we MUST not build a playground with flights of steps as to prevent the children from overworking themselves.