Anthropometry Project
Anthropometry is a unique and interesting science that studies
the measurements and proportions of the human body. Certainly, in
every subject, we learned a different part of anthropometry. During
math class, we studied biometrics, which are the measurements of
the bones. We measured the radius, tibia, and humerus to be able to
predict the height of a female or a male. Similarly, we studied the
wellness and nutrition of people in the sub-Sahara desert during
global studies class. We learned that plumpynut diet, which is a
peanut butter base with lots of vitamins and protein, is the
solution to malnutrition. In addition, during science, we studied
ergonomics for different designs. In other words, we learned how to
arrange and design things so people can use them safely and
efficiently. Finally, in literature we read a story to see how a
tribe in Nigeria reacts to The Tragedy of Hamlet. That is how we
got ourselves familiar with a different culture. After all, we had
to figure out what was the optimal learning environment for sixth
graders.
Next, we wanted to create a new learning center by transforming
the basement. First, we did some research online to figure out what
would be the best option. Second, we made a digital layout that
would fit the average sixth grader size. Then to make an optimal
learning center we put a TV at the end of each desk that attaches
to a laptop to make the laptop have a bigger screen to show the
rest of the group. Each group includes four students and a teacher.
Later, we added a fridge for after school snacks. There are also
shelves for books behind each desk and beanbags for reading or
studying. Our model represents one of the four desks in the room.
It is made out of cardboard and we painted it blue and yellow for
our school colors. It has a desk, chairs, bookshelves, TV screen,
laptops, and beanbags. In addition, our poster has the layout of
our learning center, which includes four desks. For the most part
working on the project was a fun and educational experience.
Surely, the optimal learning center must fit the average size of
a sixth grader and has to be different from any ordinary classroom.
In general, it was easy to draw the layout of the model and poster.
As partners, we enjoyed discussing our project. However, it was
difficult to build a model out of cardboard. Of course figuring out
the measurements was not easy. Then cutting the cardboard was a
challenge because I never used an Xacto knife before. Truly, we
loved the results of our project and we were pleased with our ideas
and our work. After all, it was exciting to present our project
because people loved it too. However, if we had more time I could
have made five chairs for the model instead of two. In conclusion,
this project will help me in the future because I might be an
engineer when I get older so I can make the correct measurements
when I design buildings. Additionally, this project is useful in
thinking of new ideas to change the way people study and learn.