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Why and how do societies convey the importance of global issues to its members? Here at AISD how can we promote the importance global issues so that we can better live the school's vision of “being stewards of a just and sustainable world?"
 * Unit Question:**

Why is it important to spread awareness of global issues to members of our community? How can we make sure that our message is being sent across well? How will we make a difference in alignment with the school's vision for a"just and sustainable world?"
 * //Unit Question Restated://**

**Personal Interpretation:** Personally I think that members of the community must be aware of the global issues in order for them to act upon them. Therefore I believe it is important that global issues are conveyed well. Global issues such as pollution, lack of education, global warming, warfare and poverty. When I think about how we can better communicate about important global issues in AIS/D I immediately think of the vast possibilities and creative ways we could convey important messages to members to the AIS/D community. Such as meaningful models, posters, message boards and etc… The reason I am able to brainstorm many ways to communicate about important global issues in AIS/D is because this helps us promote the school’s vision. I think the school’s vision for a “just and sustainable world” is really eloquent because it is a futuristic goal that great communities should aim towards and I’m ecstatic I am going to be able to contribute on conveying the importance of global issues to our society. UQ Mindmap

//Problem My product is intended to solve: Wastage of Paper (basically promoting recycling)//
20/11/2011 DTQ2 8E TM Observations about the Sample block of wood: //Inception after practicing to hammer nails in the wood://
 * Lighter on the tops
 * six sides/surfaces
 * a cubic shape
 * brownish grey color
 * has holes in it
 * slight cracks
 * interesting texture
 * four rough sides and two smooth surfaces
 * strides are horizontal
 * vinegarish smell
 * dryness (water is a factor)
 * fairly dense
 * changeable shape
 * flexible inner parts
 * if hit can change shape
 * due to hits marks can be formed

Evidence that Wood is/was a "living thing":
Evidence that wood is/was a living thing is the fact that it is able to grow and/or change shape and since it is a living thing it is able to do so. Also it was once rooted in the ground and it formed into a tree and thats our supply of wood so it had to be a living thing to transform into a bigger form from just roots.

Research on wood: Wood is the only 100 percent renewable, recyclable, reusable and biodegradable resource. By using wood we are taking a step towards a sustainable world as products made of wood are easily sustained. Wood has 28% moisture content.There are a few different types of wood here is a few examples: A few sources I used to find my research: http://earth911.com/recycling/construction/wood/facts-about-wood-products/ http://forestproducts.orst.edu/woodfact.php http://www.btinternet.com/~hognosesam/2006helpers/types_of_wood.htm

Specifications for Product: - Must be made of materials available in DT lab - Must be made safely - Must be small enough for it to be carried - Must be a color that pleases the intended audience - Must solve the Unit Question problem


 * My Product** will be a miniature **sign post** made of wood. It will have the logo the promotes Recycling.

30th November 2011 DT, 8E TM

Design Brief:
Product is for students, teachers and staff. Product is going to be a sign with a strong and specific message about recycling. Indented to inspire the audience to convey the message on the sign Product will solve unit question because the sign and message will relate to a global issue (pollution) and help promote awareness which helps audience act upon the issue and a small change can make a big difference which leads to global issue being solved within our community at least. It may be displayed over trash cans, food areas (areas with waste that is aplicable for recycling) and over recycle bins.

//Questions still needed to be answered:// Depending on what kind of product how is it going to be displayed? Where will it be to serve the purpose of it and why there?

//Guiding Questions:// 1. Where will my product go? 2. What type of product will it be? 3. What is my timeline? 4. What materials do I require? 5. What size will it be? 6. How can it have a deeper meaning? 7. Is it communicating the Unit Question? 8. How is it promoting the Unit Question 9. Do I have permission to put it where I intend to? 10. What is my product type and what is my product itself?

//Answers to Guiding Questions (IN PROGRESS):// 1. My product will go outside the print shop 2. It will be a motivational sign board 3. My timeline is the end of quarter 2 with winter break in the middle (exactly 7 classes left) 4. I require wood, a saw 5. It will be a standard small sign post, enough to fit on a door or next to a door 6. It can have a deeper meaning if I provide extra details, like written articles, affects on the world, etc... (maybe beside or next to my displayed product) explaining why its necessary to recycle 7. It will be communicating the UQ because it will be addressing a global issue (deforestation and wastage of paper/lack of recycling) 8. It will be promoting the UQ because it is providing the solution to the issue and reminding others to help solve the global issue 9. I intend to get permission from Mr. March asap 10. It is a recycle sign. Type:?



Process Journal:
11th January 2012, Today in class I intended to finish logo design sketch so that I could paste it on acrylic and start cutting that out. I also hoped that the pieces I had written down dimensions of would be cut and ready for me. But I was asked to do some more to help Mr. Hasan so that he could just quickly cut my pieces and not have to draw himself. So I found the wood I needed and I drew the exact shapes I needed cut out and then he cut them out for me. I had four pieces ready today ( the three smaller boards for the message and the base stick/pole) and I finished my final sketch for my logo arrows that are going to be on acrylic, the sketch was completed on sketch up and then printed. It was a pretty productive class, I was satisfied with my progress from today but next class I hope to get a few touches finished.



15th January 2012, Today I got all my pieces cut out and finished. Now I have five pieces (including mybase which I just finished this class) plus the logo arrows cut out on acrylic. I am very pleased that I finally have all my pieces and now I have yet to join and stick them together. But during my process of cutting out the logo arrows out of acrylic, I was a tad bit disgusted as I had to use a stinky smelly gooey glue containing fish insides to paste them on to acrylic and the worst part was it didn't even do a fine job of sticking! Even after I had stuck my final logo design on the acrylic ready to be cut, when I was actually cutting it using the scroll saw I had a little trouble with the accuracy of the lines. So my arrows turned out, not so perfect but Mr. Hasan kindly helped me soften the edges so they look much better now!


 * Product Evaluation: **

Due to time contrant my product has not been completed but as a work in progress, so far, I believe the quality is really great. I used a variety of woods and made strong joins and so the product has capable strength (enough to be sustained and not break easily). The appearance of the product, so far is pretty appealing but since its not finished it could be way more appealing (if I could finish painting and adding detail.) The function of my product is clear, it is a sign, which is there to motivate and inspire people to act according to the message displayed on the product. My product is very much easy to use as you dont have to do anything but read the sign and place in a place where you want that message to be conveyed. My product wasn't made all that luxuriously as I had a few flaws while making some of the pieces to go with my product. This was probably due to lack of practice and skill. My product shows appropriate use of materials as no excess materials were used. It didn't cost any expense as all materials and resources were used from the DT Lab. My product has user benefits such as my product could serve as a nice show piece or decoration in wherever its placed. My product defiantly has environmental impact, the grounds of my product is to promote recycling which would benefit the environment.


 * Process Evaluation ** :

My project solves the unit question as the unit question was 'why and how do societies convey the importance of global issues to its members, here at AISD how can we promote the importance of global issues so the we can better live the school's vision of "being stewards of a just sustainable world"?' And my product was addressing the global issue of paper wastage and deforestation. Since its a big issue for our world and this problem isn't being solved very well, I thought to make a sign that promotes recycling, hoping that this would go in our AISD community so that we can be aware of this global issue and be motivated to act on it, so that way we're better living the school's vision. Even though I am exceptionally happy with my product so far, there are various things and details that could defiantly make it better. To improve my product, I could cut out my pieces more carefully and make sure they look more polished. I could paint my product and make a base for it to stand ( currently its intended to be hung from a wall but a base/stand would be more convenient). A thing that was challenging about making this project was the physical abilities required to make the product super successful. Physical abilities like being able to cut the wood properly, being strong enough to hammer a nail in where needed and so on... I believe the greatest strength of the product is the message it successfully sends. The strength of the product is basically being able to convey my message. The product is as visually appealing as it can be in its unfinished stage. So far is pretty appealing but since its not finished it could be way more appealing (if I could finish painting and adding detail.) I believe I made good use of my materials as I used specific amounts depending on how much my product required. I didn't use any more then needed and I managed to share the big pieces that I need to cut with my peers. My time management was good as well, the time that I got to work on building my product, I didn't waste. I got right on it and set priorities and worked accordingly. Lastly over this first experience of working in the DT Lab, fortunately I felt very safe. I felt safe as I knew the guidelines and I was familiar with any procedures needed if anything were to happen but I felt truly safe because I knew I had to devoted DT instructors who were going to be there for me and ensure my protection from danger.