Research and Plan

I have done some research on my topic, and I used three different media to research on my topic.
Some of the Research which I have done is:

You must Build it Straight.
Use right type of Apoxy Glue.
Find the Center of Gravity of Plane.
Purchase seperate kit with parts.
Get large, flat building space.
Read Instructions.
Paint Plane Last.
Build with wood, and start out with wings and work your way to center of Plane.
Draw plan of Plane First.
Make Plane symetrical on both sides to give it ballance.
Get a 4 channel radio transmitter and reciever.
Get a wrench, screwdriver, modeling knife, drill, tape, sandpaper, pencils and wire cutters.
For the rest, just get someone who knows about electrical wires to help, and put the pieces of the plane which you built together while following the instructions that come with your store bought kit.

To make movie of instructuions with plane I will use:

IMovie HD to:

Get certain clips which I record, and put them together.
Control lenght of Video, and add effects to make it more interesting, as well as music, and my talking to explain the instructions. I can use diagrams too. I will appear in the video too.

Mind Map:

1.) Techniques Chosen: I will buy the kit, and follow its instructions, and my Research to make the RC Plane, then I will carefully follow my goals set, and finally be able to put a movie together with IMovie HD, and IMovie HD help when needed. I can also get help from experts, and obnly do part by part, instead of blowing it all off on the last day, but work on it during the week, and maybe start a little bit early.
2.) Creation of Product: I will buy the parts from a kit, and follow the Research which I did to make sure that I am doing everything right, and finding things, such as the Center of Gravity for best flight, wiring, etc.
3.) Support and Development of AOI Focus: I can get some help from experts, as well as research alot about my topic, and when I am done, I will share the knowlege which people have taught me to others to pass it on. My AOI is Approachs to Learning.

I am now ready for my next meeting with my supervisor on March 8th, 2011.

Supervisor and Meeting

I have chosen my supervisor, it is Mr. Harrison. I have had my 1st meeting with him, and have finished my criteria for meeting #1. I have handed my sheet in with a signature from my parents. I am going to go to the library and get some information on my topic. I have also decided to make a 'how to' video of my RC airplane. I will get the information needed to buid my plane, and make a video by March, 2nd/11 in time for my next meeting with my supervisor.

Topic and Goals

I have picked my topic, which will be to create a remote control plane. I have my materials set out. I will have to go to the library, or find someone who is an expert with electronics, or designing. I have not yet determined who my supervisor will be yet, but I am thinking of a couple of people who can suit the role. Over the next few weeks, I will need to get more information about my topic, and try to collect some of my materials. I did have trouble coming up with an idea for my project, but I just thought about something that iterests me that I have not tried yet. Tomorrow, I will have to pick a supervisor, then I will talk to him/her about the project to get some ideas on further designs, and information on how to build my RC plane. Then, I will need to hand in my Topic Notification Form into Mrs.Craig. Once I do this, I can go on to the next stage of designing, and reasearching about my topic. I have already handed in my Signed Parent Form.

Goals for my project:

my main goal is to finish this project, and learn something from it, as well as do it on time, and get a good mark from my efforts and hard work.

To do this I will:

-Finish detailed plan for project, and have first meeting with supervisor. Feb 8th/11.
-Complete Research. Meet with Supervisor. March 2nd/11.
-Meet with supervisor. April 15th/11.
-Write in Journal. Meet with Supervisor. Work on Project.  Discuss Project Goals for Summer with Supervisor. May 18th/11.
-Product and Process Journal Completed. 1st Draft of written statement due. Sep 30/11.
-Meet with Supervisor. Oct 6th/11.
-2nd Draft Due. Oct 20th/11.
-Meet with Supervisor. Oct 28th/11.
-Final Product Due. Nov 4th/11.
-Exibition. Nov 15th/11.