Evaluation.
Investigation stage:
In investigation stage, I investigated and learnt all about the marine vessels. The good thing that I did in this stage was that I researched a lot about the Hulls and I got to know the basic things about marine vessels. The wrong thing I did was that I did not research deeper in the topic and learn more. I scored a 6 in investigation because I had everything about marine vessels. I think I did a good job because I scored the highest mark that was required of me. During investigation, I had to sacrifice a lot of my time and stay after school to work with my group members so that we could investigate and choose what we were going to do. But in the end, I had learnt a lot about marine vessels which I did not know before.
Design stage:
The design stage was one of the hardest stages I had to go through. We were supposed to use Google sketch up to make our designs. This was very tough because none of us knew how to use Google sketch up and it was new to us. We took a lot of time in this stage but we finally did it at the end with some classmates teaching us how to do it. It was a hard job but we finished it. I think that I performed really well in this stage because got a 6 that I didn’t expect. I was expecting a 4 or a 5 because I didn’t know if my designs were right because of the program that I was new to.
Plan stage:
I earned a 5 in my plan. Sir’s comments were “The production plan had all the details required. The Gantt chart however did not have a critical evaluation of the time spent in each week in hours in order to determine the feasibility of the plan.” I think I earned this because I did not put everything needed in the Gantt chart. If I do this next time, I will make sure that everything needed s included so that I earn a 6!
Investigation stage:
In investigation stage, I investigated and learnt all about the marine vessels. The good thing that I did in this stage was that I researched a lot about the Hulls and I got to know the basic things about marine vessels. The wrong thing I did was that I did not research deeper in the topic and learn more. I scored a 6 in investigation because I had everything about marine vessels. I think I did a good job because I scored the highest mark that was required of me. During investigation, I had to sacrifice a lot of my time and stay after school to work with my group members so that we could investigate and choose what we were going to do. But in the end, I had learnt a lot about marine vessels which I did not know before.
Design stage:
The design stage was one of the hardest stages I had to go through. We were supposed to use Google sketch up to make our designs. This was very tough because none of us knew how to use Google sketch up and it was new to us. We took a lot of time in this stage but we finally did it at the end with some classmates teaching us how to do it. It was a hard job but we finished it. I think that I performed really well in this stage because got a 6 that I didn’t expect. I was expecting a 4 or a 5 because I didn’t know if my designs were right because of the program that I was new to.
Plan stage:
I earned a 5 in my plan. Sir’s comments were “The production plan had all the details required. The Gantt chart however did not have a critical evaluation of the time spent in each week in hours in order to determine the feasibility of the plan.” I think I earned this because I did not put everything needed in the Gantt chart. If I do this next time, I will make sure that everything needed s included so that I earn a 6!
Create stage:
In this stage we spent like a month and went through a lot. We used the DT lesson times and our own time to create the vessel. This was very tough. We first had to draw the vessel and measure it. We drew the vessel nicely but we forgot to measure it accurately. Cutting it was also quite tough. I cut myself with the coping saw while I was cutting the vessel. After the vessel was done we saw that they were many big gaps on the sides, so we had to use silicon to block the water to enter from the gaps. I think this happened because we did no measure the sides properly. We tried out our vessel and it was good. It was scheming on the water which is very good thing. This shows that there was less drag which is good for a vessel. There was also something else. There was less water resistance which made a lot of air pass through,. This air made the boat go faster but, if the boat went too faster, the front part of the boat would rise and flip over because of the force of the wind against the boat pushing it. I think I did well in this stage because I tested my product and it floated and that was my aim in the beginning: so that it floats. I also noticed that when I kept stones in the vessel it floated a bit then little water entered. If I would do this stage again, I would take my time when drawing and measure properly so that there are no gaps when I bend the sides of the plastic.
Attitudes in Technology:
In DT lessons I focus in class and understand what the topics we are doing is about. I ask any questions when I don’t understand and I also come for ACSU if I have any problem. I handed in my work on time and did not delay anything. I have never been kicked out of class or been into the BTS for anything negative. I think I need to participate more in class because I am always quiet. I like that the class is always active and everybody was giving opinions confidently. I was cooperating with my whole class well and I helped my class mates when they had any problems. I never laughed at any one when they were trying to answer any question I supported them. Mr. Wafula has also been supporting us and helping us whenever we needed any help.
I was careful in class. I used to sometimes forget putting on my apron but once I was reminded I immediately put it on.
