For our final project we did the STEM Biotech Product Project. In the project we had the choice to pick our own groups and together had to pick a problem in the world that we could fix by using biotechnology. There were multiple step in order for us to choose. For step 1, the group members had to research 6 challenges that we face in the world and find solutions for them. Then, as a group we had to choose one and two backups. Step 2, we had to make a poster with all the solutions that we came up with a group. Then, the students go around the classroom and give us feedback. For the rest of the project, the groups had to make a product or a explain how they will fix the problem.
My group decided to help deforestation, we emailed a person who knew more about deforest but could not get in touch with them. Also, we decided our solution would be to plant tree around Novato.
Content:
Carbon Cycle Deforestation: The action of clearing a huge area of land Greenhouse gasses: A gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation like carbon dioxide Biotechnology: The exploration of biological processes of industrial and other purposes
Reflection:
This group has always been my favorite we get work done and great. This project was very simple and my group was always one step ahead of the deadlines. Some challenges that occur was that we didn't try our best, it was the last project of the school year and we were tried. Also, the topic we choice was difficult because there was not one solution and your could pinpoint it. I learned about ways we can help stop deforestation like to plant trees and recycle. We could have put more work into this but since it was the end of the year there were a lot of things going on. Overall, I would work with this group again and maybe choose a different topic.