Day 10- Project Work; Intro to Presentations; Pizza; Teacher Discussion, Farewell to Cristina and Alicia

Project Goals and Presentations

Chris Mayer emphasized the importance of goal setting for project management, noting that the group is in the final week of a four-week project cycle. Participants are encouraged to review their goals from Monday and adjust them as needed. Final presentations are scheduled for Thursday, July 30, and Chris asks participants to inform family members who might want to attend. The speaker also mentions the need for documentation, such as photos and videos, for the final presentation. Additionally, there is a brief mention of late arrivals and the impact on group dynamics.

Action Items

• [ ] Send out the final presentation logistics (exact times and room assignments) for Thursday, July 30, to all groups before the presentations.
  
  
• [ ] Have students talk to their families about attending the Thursday, July 30 final presentations and return on Monday with estimates of how many family members (e.g., 2–7 people) will attend so pizza and seating can be planned.
  
  
• [ ] Plan and lead additional discussion sessions focused on documenting projects (photos, video, written notes) ahead of the final presentations.

• Past presentations
  
  
• Slideshow Outlines

Outline

Goal Setting and Project Progress

• Chris emphasized the importance of goal setting, reminding participants to review their goals set for Friday. Goal setting helps in determining future actions and project direction.
• Flexibility needed in goal setting, as project plans often change.
• The speaker highlights the urgency of the final week, urging participants to set realistic goals and deadlines.

Final Presentation Logistics

• Chris announced the date and logistics for the final presentations, set for Thursday, July 30.
• Participants are encouraged to inform their families about the presentation date and invite them to attend.
• Chris mentions the possibility of providing pizza and a large room for the final presentation event.
• Chris stressed the importance of documenting progress through photos, videos, and notes for the final presentation.

Team SMUR Radio:

      Images on TFT screen:

Team Grabber:

     Tested Microbit wireless servo control of arm:

    DIY claw mechanism:

 Test of mobile platform:

Team Robo-Dog:

    Also made new arm using 1/2" PVC pipe:

Team One-Wing Angel:

Pizza!

Other:

   Italian Team- Farewell to Cristina:

Teacher Discussion on teaching through projects: