Elderly Challenge - Observation 1

I often see a group of elderly, mostly males sitting at the void deck playing chess. I think that playing chess is a very good hobby and it allows one to think. I think that we can encourage the elderly to play chess by creating chess competitions for the elderly in community clubs and also have chess table provided for the elderly in void decks.

Personal Reflection (NEWater visit)

1.)Singapore has limited supply of water.

NEWater takes the waste water from our homes and turns it into drinkable water.

Singapore has 4 national taps.

2.)I lernt how NEWater removes the bacteria, viruses and minerals from the waste water.

NEWater is clean and is drinkable.

3.)NEWater consist of 15% of water Singapore uses.

4.) Do not waster water and learn to conserve water.

Identifying Bad Designs

This is my video on a bad design and a photo to go along with it.

Basic Photography

My Photos (Theme: Red)

This is the photo of the Singapore flag. I have blurred the background and focus on the flag.

This is a photo of a fire alarm in the canteen. The photo is taken diagonally.

This is a photo of a 'fu' made from red packets. Also taken diagonally.

This is a photo of a chinese new year decoration. It is also taken diagonally.

Consolidating Our Research

1st Major Problem

Water Pollution.

2nd Major Problem

Conservation of Water

3 Potential Areas

1.)Wastage of electricity

2.)Conservation of water

3.)Deforestation

We plan to use animation to show how to conserve water.

P.I.E.S

P.I.E.S

Physical

Intellectual

Emotional

Social

Laptop Bag

P:It has a compartment that is specially designed to put the the laptop. It is specially designed for laptops.

I:It softens the impact of the fall if the laptop falls.

E:NiL

S:This brand sells bags that is specially designed for laptops.

Something that was passed down to me from my father (Soccer Set)

P:It includes a pair of soccer boots and a soccer jersey. The soccer jersey is from Man United which is my favourite team. The boots are form Nike.

I:I use it when I play in a soccer match it is the proper attire for soccer.

E:I am glad that my father bought it for me.

S:NiL

MRT Station

P:It is very long and large

I:It helps me get to the MRT which helps me travel

E:It makes me feel safe.

S:I can meet my friends there.

Watching a Movie(Avatar)

P:The theater is cool and the seat is cosy.

I:It entertains me and engages me to watch it.

E:It makes me feel excited.

S:I can watch a movie with my friends there.

Alternative Energy Source

Possible alternative energy sources that Singapore can adopt

1.)Solar energy

Some people in Singapore have already adopted this alternative energy source as Singapore has the technology and the equipment to convert solar energy into electricity. However, it is dependent on the weather if there is no solar energy, no electricity will be converted.

2.)Biomass

It is deprived form dead organisms or trash such as used paper. Biomass can be converted into electricity. Using this technique, is environmental friendly and also can save space.

3.)Wind

Like solar energy, it is dependent on the weather. If there is no wind, no energy would be converted. A windmill is used.

Sources:

Google Images

http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/story/chapter10.html

http://home.utah.edu/~ptt25660/wind.html