March+28+IMPORTANT

MAIN STUFF:

Puzzles: - light bulb show sequence, repeat the same pattern (testing memory) - whack-a-mole/whack-a-fire (reaction time) - coloured words - simple rubix cube, turning blocks to make a simple picture or something - touch screen for jigsaw/move-the-block puzzle - "find Stokes!" picture :)

Research for more puzzles, perhaps a relatable real life application ie. Being able to finish the whack-a-fire game quickly could mean that you work well under pressure and put fire out ! Being able to read the coloured words without mistakes demonstrates a high cognitive ability to concentrate under stress.

WHAT ELSE WE COVERED DURING THE MEETING:

- falling objects are a yes. Use pulleys, motors, and sensors (like the fish pond thing or snow flakes) - projectors, yes. Screen on floor and mirror on top (possibly) - rubber, safe walls

We need to incorporate the senses. We are trying to recreating an unsettling situation, not necessarily an earthquake. Need contrast from everyday life.

General procedure: 1. Visitors will line up. Using smartphone, choose your favourite number from 1-10.** 2. Go into room with about 5 other people. 3. Door makes a noticeable locking sound. Lights go off. Everything is quiet. 4. Then, everything goes on full blast: the lights, sound, digitized floor falling and cracking, room shaking, things falling from ceiling. 5. Visitors will do puzzles. Perhaps they may even work in a group under the pressure. We will take a poll at the end to gather all results.****


 * Each number will be a different combination of the TYPE of earthquake, and the MAGNITUDE of it


 * Results will include the time it takes to do the puzzle, visitor interaction, if visitor interaction is actually beneficial under panic induced situations

Smartphone uses: - choosing the number before entering - show statistics/graphs - how adrenaline affects you (facts) - a video of your reaction to take home and share!

What we are trying to prove with this exhibit/what we want the visitors to take away with them: It is better to work and problem solve with a clear and calm mind. Working under stress is not good. Therefore, students should not stress about tests because it may actually inhibit their ability to remember things. Or perhaps even a car accident. If you panic, you will not think rationally and blah blah blah (we'll work on this later).


 * WOW GUYS! WE ARE DOING PRETTY WELL WITH THE OUTLINE! Our report will be pretty detailed after adding more to this ;) Good job!**