Why I chose this project
The assignment was to create a treehouse with three legs and the treehouse had to be one foot above the ground.Those were the only requirements for the project. I had were popsicle sticks, hot glue and gun. I was talking about this project in Mr Adams classroom and he found me a box of popsicle sticks. I already had a hot glue gun but I needed glue. I walked to True Value and bought hot glue. I didn't choose this project. Mr Hazelet gave us this assignment because he wanted us to get off of the computers and do an assignment that was hands on.
Why I chose this work sample to share in my portfolio
This project was kind of hard because I didn't have the materials when I needed them and making stuff out of popsicle sticks and hot glue is kinda hard. The challenges I had were getting the materials, making the legs for the treehouse to sit on, and making triangular pyramids. I solved these challenges by asking my teacher for the materials, making triangles out of the popsicle sticks and them putting popsicles on each side of the triangle that lead to the middle making a pyramid. I liked this project because I like to work with my hands and this was a interesting project.
How it represents 21st Century Skills
what were the 21st century skills The 21st Century Skills I used were Problem Solving skills, Communication skills, and Self Directional skills. I had to think of ways to make a treehouse with the materials I had. I asked Mr. Adam if he had materials which shows communication skills. I self directed my self to work on the project and I wasn't told to work on it.
How this sample represents my current growth
This project represents my current growth. I wasn't given the materials to do the project and I had to figure out how to do the project with the materials I had.
Area of Opportunity for new growth
I ended up starting pretty late on the project because I didn't have any materials at the time. I could get better at managing my projects and time so I get things turned in before due or on time when due.