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Add in what you've done, at what date just to keep track. Click on your name to quick-jump to it. Faster to find stuff! Andrea Craig Hasnain Hyder Monica Nicole Nikki

Andrea Sept 30 - Contributed ideas in the brainstorming process for the exhibition by creating exhausted lists during Homeroom Oct 5 - Researched existing exhibitions on sustainability and ecological footprints to gain knowledge on what has already been done and to expand or modify ideas that could be used, posted links on the wiki from 2 websites, one displaying an existing exhibit and the other exemplifying inventions involving sustainability Oct 6 - Helped write the proposal to introduce our exhibition ideas, and continued to brainstorm more ideas and expand on the existing ones Oct 11 - Posted some ideas on the wiki to further contribute to brainstorming and introduce and refine different ideas Oct 14 - Continued to brainstorm possibilities for the exhibition regarding it's theme or overall message, as well as posted ideas on the wiki to share with the group and comment on their ideas Oct 15 - Helped create the budget list to use as little of the $50 as possible by using recycled materials to further exemplify sustainability, contributed ideas by refining the theme and sections of the exhibition, helped with goals list as well as the timeline to keep us on track, helped with model plan of what the group wants to accomplish, volunteered to fulfill the roles of treasurer and bulding the model, later contributed exhibit ideas and aspects of the buildings in the exhibition on the wiki Oct 17 - Contributed exhibit ideas for almost each building of the exhibition on the wiki Oct 20 - Had a 20 minute meeting at lunch discussing what is left to be done Oct 21 - Finalized and sent in the goals and budget list, as well as had another short team meeting discussing the model and exhibits Oct 22 - Sketched a layout idea for the positioning of the buildings, as well as sketched my ideas for the model Oct 24 - Helped start finalizing the exhibit list for each building Oct 30 - Finished finalizing the exhibit ideas for the remaining buildings Nov 2 - Began to work on my presentation for the progress report by making notes on what to focus on and to define what work I have contributed to so far Nov 4 - Presented our progress to the class and teachers, followed by a group meeting afterwards Nov 5 - Went downtown with the group to take pictures needed for the model and filmed footage for the video Nov 8 - Uploaded photos onto the computer and began selecting which ones should be used for the model Nov 11 - Drew a final layout for the model, determining scale measurements for the exhibition Nov 13 - Had a group meeting to discuss details in individual roles and who would help out with what Nov 14 - Purchased recycled paper for the group to use and printed some photos for the model Nov 15 - Began gathering materials to build the model (bristol board, cardboard box etc.) Nov 20 - Drew a template of the model on the cardboard box base and created the template for the rectangular prisms on the model, wrote the explanation of exhibits in the Ecoplex Centre Nov 22 - Began to create the model by making the rectangular prisms, covering the base and formating the photographs, also created the Exhibit Description Page to post our final explanations of each exhibit, also posted my explanation of the Ecoplex Centre Nov 24 - Began assembling the model by attaching the buildings to the base Nov 25 - Continued to assemble the model by adding the park as well as the TTC bus Nov 28 - Printed the last pictures and signs needed for the model Nov 29 - Created a computerized formal layout of the exhibition for the walk through portion on the powerpoint Nov 30 - Finished the model! Dec 1 - Formatted the resources I used into APA format and posted it on the wiki Dec 4 - Had a group meeting to organize details for the presentation Dec 7 - Wrote notes for the presentation, describing the content organization and the look and feel Dec 8 - Had another group meeting and practiced the script for the video Dec 9 - Presented the exhibition as a group, had a group meeting with Stewart discussing how to improve the presentation Dec 12 - Wrote an edited script for the final presentation, taking into account the changes discussed with Stewart

Craig Sept 30 - brainstormed ideas for the exhibition and created an exhaustive list of terms with the rest of the group, created the wiki (homepage, brain storming, and research) Oct 2: added the job log page on the wiki Oct 3: created the logo for TDT (also based on Andrea's template alligator) Oct 4: researched existing exhibitions on sustainability and ecological footprints from science centres in London and Montreal, posted links, posted link to all science centres in the world, and links of environmental groups (David Suzuki Foundation etc.) for additional information Oct 6: wrote rough copy and typed up the good copy of proposal, sent it in to OSCSS staff, brainstormed more ideas with the rest of the group, expanding on exhaustive list Oct 8: updated the wiki, adding the proposal and important dates to look out for Oct 10-12: researched on energy saving appliances (Energy Star brochure), found solar laundromat on google maps, posted research/ideas on the wiki Oct 15: helped create budget list, contributed ideas to refine the main theme, look, and sections of the exhibition, helped with goals list to decide what mediums would be used to show how our exhibition is the best such as video, website, 2D and 3D model designs, helped with model plan of what we want to accomplish, signed up to be designer and model builder. Oct 17: contributed to exhibit ideas list, gave an idea for each building for a total of 13 exhibit ideas, edited the goals/budget page to make it slightly more specific Oct 18: added exhibit ideas to the growing list of possible buildings including the museum Oct 20: group meeting at lunch, decided to sketch and get down to business Oct 21: edited The New Page and exhibits page, adding on new ideas such as mannequin conversations, sketched an outline of building order and aerial view of the exhibit, helped finalize goals and budget Oct 23: helped finalize the exhibit list, helped finalize the layout design and building order, helped type the exhibit list on the new page Oct 24: found top 10 household "green" cleaning products Oct 30: discussed what is to be said for progress report Nov 1: drew sketch for Bad Romance runway Nov 2: worked on presentation for the progress report Nov 3: drew sketch for office R U SUSTAINABLE? maze, had a group meeting at lunch discussing powerpoint content and website Nov 4: presented the progress report to the class and teachers, participated in group discussion about what to do for video Nov 5: went downtown with the group to take pictures needed for the model and filmed footage for the video Nov 6 - 11: drew 7 more concept sketches Nov 11: helped brainstorm/look at brochure layouts and colour schemes Nov 13:had a group meeting to discuss details in individual roles and who would help out with what Nov 20: finalized due dates for sketchers, experimented with possible website widgets/navigation tools Nov 21-22: drew sketches for the rest of the exhibits, a total of +20 Nov 23: created the "official" website with the help of Hasnain Nov 24-25: worked on website, adding the drop menu on the exhibit page as well as the scrolling banner on the homepage, discussed with Nikki on less "rough" sketches Nov 26: discussed the use of the website as an area to organize our writing due next Wednesday with Hasnain, had a group meeting with Stewart and decided to hold a practice presentation sometime next week, wrote the exhibit details of the office and TTC and posted to be edited, talked with Nikki about exhibits Nov 27: tweaked a bit of the website, changing font size, adding a few things here and there Nov 28: drew final good sketch of the house layout, edited the voice, edited TTC write up Nov 30: worked on website Dec 1: worked on the website, added all images, formatted Dec 2: touched up website, sent it in Dec 8: had a meeting to practice the video portion of our presentation Dec 9: practice presentation Dec 10: edited presentation part Dec 11-18: practiced presentation Jan 5: practiced presentation twice with group Jan 6: presented!

Hasnain Sept 30 - Brainstormed Ideas for Exhibition with group members during Innovation period. Created a list of terms based on ideas of entire group. Oct 6 - Brainstormed ideas for proposal with group members and read over rough copy of proposal. Oct 12 - Posted ideas on wiki, posted a link for eco-friendly materials for exhibits which is useful for materials we can use for our exhibit. Oct 15 - Contributed ideas towards final set up of exhibit ideas, took part in job distribution process, helped with model planning. Oct 18 - Contributed ideas for exhibits along with an exiting exhibit idea that would involve the calculation of the user's ecological footprint. This would give the user the lasting impression of the whole exhibition. Oct 21- Posted idea for park in the middle of exhibit. Makes exhibit entertaining for children as well as adults. Represents global warming on our earth. Oct 23- Helped finalize exhibit list, helped type the exhibit list on new page Oct 30- Chose The Park as the main area to present and helped finish finalizing exhibit list for remaining buildings Nov 3 - Participated in a team meeting, and determined the layout of the PowerPoint, brochure, and website. Nov 9 - Nicole, Monica and I decided I would be in charge of website, Nicole in charge of power point and Monica in charge of brochure. Nov 13 - Had a group meeting to discuss details in individual roles and who would help out with what Nov 15 - Started on design aspect for Website. Nov 16 - Made Logo for website. Nov 18 - Meeting with group and Stewart for a progress report Nov 20 - Finalized due dates for writers, started writing for Philosophy write up Nov 21 - Made a new page called "Writer's Page" where everyone in the group can post their write ups so editing process is shared amongst group. Also completed the write up for Philosophy of Exhibition and posted it on the wiki. Nov 22 - Editing of Philosophy write up. Nov 23 - Discussed web site design with Craig and created "official" website with Craig's assistance. Nov 25 - Worked on Walk Through of Exhibition with Nicole through email. Rediscussed writing roles with Nicole. Nov 26 - Reminded group members of due date for writing rough copies for exhibits. Started editing Andrea's write up and worked on finalizing pages for website. Discussed the use of the website as an area to organize our writing due next Wednesday with Craig. Had a group meeting with Stewart and concluded that a practice presentation will happen the following Tuesday time to be determined. Nov 27- Started editing some write ups that had been posted. Messaged group members to remind them about upcoming due dates of write ups. Posted available write ups on official website. Nov 28- Finished editing write ups that were posted on wiki by group members. Posted write ups on official website and made some minor adjustments. Nov 30 - Finalized Website for further design by Craig Dec 8 - Meeting with group for video presentation Dec 9 - Practice Presentation Dec 10-18 - Practice Presentation; minor changes to script Jan 5- Two practices back to back with group Jan 6- Presentation

Hyder Sept 30 - brainstormed ideas for the exhibition along with group during innovation time in class, posted them on the page, created the 'exhaust' list in coorperation with the other group members Oct 1 - added a few more ideas to the exhaust list Oct 4 - researched some ideas already done, links posted, the "house" concept, took a look at science centres in other provinces, e.g. Edmonton Oct 13 - brainstormed some ideas and posted them on the page Oct 15 - contributed ideas, helped with goals list, helped with model plan, class discussion with group during Innovation period - aided in making the job list then distributing it evenly amonst group members, signed up as designer for the 'book' - proposed making a video - Steward's idea of taking from the downtown streets, plans for filming the OSC green roof Oct 16 - posted "sustainable" powerpoint, useful for our presentation; offers a template, includes a lot statistics and ideas for a sustainable future, things like helpful bacteria, GM plants nn the powerpoint is pretty too :) Oct 19 - new building ideas --> the museum building, contributed to the building proposals and ideas, made some suggestions --> ttc skytrain, reviewed and posted a paragraph to the exibit page regarding the fish tank - created "**__The New Page__**" - extremely useful!!! go check it out now, includes everything you need to know!! [lmaoo turned out to be useful afterall] Oct 20 - Team meeting at lunch Oct 23 - Finalizing Ideas with team during Innovation Oct 24 - Added a few final ideas for exibits Oct 30 - Chose "The Future Shop" as main building to work on, helped finalize the finished list of exibit buildings Nov 3 - Participated in a team meeting, and determined the layout of the PowerPoint, brochure, and website. Nov 13 - Had a group meeting to discuss details in individual roles and who would help out with what

Monica Sept 30 - helped brainstorming ideas for the exhibition list with my group during innovation period. Oct 2 - Worked on the brainstorm with group in the homeroom class thought of ideas on sustainability Oct 4 - did research and checked out some links to get more ideas for our exhibit Oct 7 - Brainstormed ideas with group during homeroom, finalized all the ideas on sustainabilty and started brainstorming for exhibit ideas, took down the idea stewart brought up and expanded on it Oct 14 - brainstormed my ideas for the exhibit and posted them on the brainstorm page and printed all the brainstorms on the page so they can be discussed together in class Oct 15 - contributed with the semi-final ideas with my group, helped with goals list to make sure the material isn't too expensive, helped with model plan and deciding on whether we were gonna keep it straight or change it to a square-shaped street, changing the order of the buildings, including what would be included inside each one. Oct 18: added exhibit ideas to the growing list of possible buildings such as the clothing store and the restaurant oct 20 - had group meeting at lunch with our chem spare oct 21 - made the new page useful by adding an idea that we could all put on it and use it for oct 23 - finilized ideas for the exhibit buildings and helped contribute some new ideas which got added on the the "new page" oct 30 - finalizing our last ideas with the group and helped distribute the building representative roles amongst the group and posted them on the wiki. nov 3 - had a group meeting for the coming presentation and helped organize/devide tasks for the project along with the other team members nov 3 - worked on putting things together for my presentation on the house details and my roles in the project Nov 4: presented the progress report to the class and teachers, participated in group discussion about what to do for video Nov 5: went downtown with the group to take pictures needed for the model and filmed footage for the video nov 9 - Split up the writing tasks between Nicole, Hasnain, and I. Concluded that I will be creating the exhibit's brochure, Hasnain in charge of website, and Nicole in charge of powerpoint nov 11 - searched for inspirational ideas on the cancer wiki, started the brochure by choosing the theme colours and layout style. I've also inserted a pic to give an idea of how the front cover would somewhat look like Nov 13 - Had a group meeting to discuss details in individual roles and who would help out with what nov 27 - voice nov 29 - content organization nov 30 - house dec 1 - brochure dec 5 - brochure dec 4 - group meeting dec 8 - group meeting, suggested a song for the vid + finished brochure + practiced presentation dec 12 - fixed up brochure

Nicole 09/30/09 - brainstormed ideas for the exhibition and recorded all our brainstorming ideas 10/11/09: Researched links for green building materials that could be used for our exhibits and researched existing Toronto environment programs 10/15/09: Helped with goals list, contributed ideas, helped create budget list, helped with model plan - signed up as a powerpoint designer and writer for our presentation - recorded potential ideas for buildings in our exhibition 10/17/09: Created an Exhibit Idea page on the wiki so everyone could list ideas for each building 10/17/09: Posted up exhibit ideas for each building 10/21/09: Checked the internet for any Green Building Exhibitions in Toronto that we could use for our building materials 10/23/09: Helped finalize ideas for each building and determine the layout of the exhibition 10/25/09: Researched eco-friendly stores around toronto that could be used for references in our clothing exhibit, and posted the link on the wiki 10/30/09: Finalized ideas with the group for our exhibits 11/03/09: Participated in a team meeting, and determined the layout of the PowerPoint, brochure, and website. - researched statistics needed for our restaurant building (pesticide amounts, beef stats, etc.) 11/09/09: - Hasnain, Monica and I decided who would be created the website, brochure, and powerpoint - I am in charge of powerpoint, Monica is in charge of brochure, and Hasnain is in charge of the website 11/13/09: Had a group meeting to discuss details in individual roles and who would help out with what 11/14/09: Determined materials that would be used for our exhibit - Came up with an idea for the video 11/15/09: Posted up exhibit details on the wiki 11/18/09: Meeting with Stewart to discuss the progression of our exhibition 11/20/09: Established full layout for the Powerpoint. 11/22/09: Finished Look and Feel write up and posted it on the wiki. 11/24/09: Worked on Powerpoint; found pictures for the background and summarized information from the writeups that would be used as "talking points" - worked with Hasnain to develop the Walk Through of the Exhibition 11/25/09: Continued walk through of the exhibition 11/26/09: Finished walkthrough and posted it on the wiki. - worked on powerpoint - finished restaurant writeup and posted it on the wiki - created resources page for bibliography 11/28/09: edited voice 11/29/09: finished materials writeup and posted it on the wiki - worked on Powerpoint 11/30/09: - edited content organization 11/31/09: - edited all the write-ups as well as some exhibit descriptions 12/01/09: Edited the website

Nikki~ 09/30/09: Brainstormed ideas for the exhibition with the group and created an exhaustive list of terms. 10/04/09: Went Downtown and took a picture of "dirty" Toronto. 10/10/09: Searched up and linked video's/posted 1 article/posted up a picture on the Research page. 10/11/09: Posted up some ideas on the Brainstorming page. 10/12/09: Created the Job Log, Goals and Budget, and Roles pages. Filled the Goals and Budget and Roles pages. 10/15/09: Helped with goals list, contributed ideas by further refining our original list of terms, helped create budget list and brainstormed alternative materials to be used instead of buying, helped draw out rough 2-D model plan. 10/20/09: Had a group meeting at lunch with Chemistry spare students. 10/21/09: Posted up exhibit ideas for various "buildings". 10/21/09: Drew and posted the rough outline of our 2-D model. 10/23/09: Helped finalize ideas for each building and determine the layout of the exhibition.  11/03/09 : Had a small group meeting- helped with the PowerPoint layout, began drawing sketches of exhibits for the factory.  Nov 13 - Had a group meeting to discuss details in individual roles and who would help out with what