We had a class activity on egg planning to learn a group’s planning process. Our group succeeded at building the effective egg protector. Our method was to connect 5 straws by using as less as masking tape, and then put the remained 3 straws to around the raw egg by using tape too to protect the egg. Last step was to use one side of remained tape to around the egg, and the other side connect to the straw. So the egg, about 2 feet of masking tape, and 5 straws all connected in order to make a stripe as long as enough. We used all of the materials and did not waste anything. Our goal was to reduce the distance and collision from the egg to the floor, so the egg won’t break.
Actually, this idea did not come up first in our group planning, and we chose it finally at the last 8 minutes. We all thought of other ideas at first liked other groups did. We had several designs, but not everyone agree on the solution. The problem was whatever how we used the straws to protect the egg, but when we dropped the egg from a height of 10 feet, the egg would break anyway. One of our group member told us that his friend did it before by using the way which finally we chose, but he was not sure that whether his friend success or not. Most of us agreed that this was a smart idea and decided to use it because this way could reduce the distance. When we got the materials, we evaluated our plan: how long we would have if we connect the straws and tape. In the planning action, everybody involved to make it, so we were done very fast and still had time for testing. After we finished all the steps, we tested the outcomes by checking all the connected points.
Overall, I believe that our group did very well in the management planning process, and the performance as a team member was good. Everybody involved for the planning process. We heard each other’s ideas and gave feedback. We went through the planning process steps. Even though we did not choose a leader, a girl in out group liked a leader. She asked us if someone had any good idea, presented her designs, gave feedback and make the last decision.
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your group had a very good idea and i think that was the point to think outside the box, given the materials for use. good job.
ReplyDeleteYou guys did a good job. Wish we would have thought of that in our group. I like how your group viewed the objective from a different perspective. Which lead to what i think was the simplest design in the class.
ReplyDeleteI think you guys did an excellent job! I guess asking your friend did help, I would normally say that i feel that it is wrong to ask someone else but in this siuation watever works is the best way, there are extra credit points that are involved. Also, it was a very good idea to do something different then anyone else in teh class so that atleast you could try something that was not done before. I like the idea of having someone take charge and although they are not labled the "leader" they still are, I am sure this was one of the reaons for your great success. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteEveryone did a great job, I was afraid the professor wouldn't let us use our idea. lol
ReplyDeleteAt first I didn't think the professor would have permitted you guys to use your design. To me I thought it wasn't fair but honestly it was because it was one of those "think out side of the box" planning which actually got you guys to succeed.
ReplyDeleteCondrads on getting the 5 extra points and I know now what to tell me younger siblings to do if they had a similar project. =)
It was a very good idea to connect the straws and reduce the distance. I would not think of that. Congratulation!!!
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