This was one of my other ideas, it would be a replica of the Astrophage sampler from the book, I just made this in case the microscope doesn't work out
My idea is to make a microscope showing pond organisms to represent Taumoeba from Project Hail Mary along with a "top secret file" to explain the plot of the novel.
This is my sketch, it is showing a microscope with amoebas representing Taumoeba. The feedback I got says to include a "file" and some customization to the microscope to make it look cooler.
This is my technical precedent, it is a zero gravity microscope designed for use in space. I wanted to recreate this for my project because a microscope like this is included in Project Hail Mary so I wanted to recreate it for my project.
This is Taumoeba, a fictional alien organism from Project Hail Mary. I wanted to use this as a conceptual precedent as they can easily be recreated with amoebas, a creature from earth. I wanted to combine this with the microscope to make a visual experience where the audience can see the Taumoeba.
Day 1:
Today I started work on my "top secret file" for my project. I also sent Mrs. Dilly an email asking for microscope permission.
Day 2:
I have made more progress on the "top secret file" ( By making some stickers) today! I think I will start work on the microscope tomorrow.
Day 3:
Today I sent another email asking to borrow a microscope because it turns out I need to ask Mr. Danziger to borrow it. I have also made some progress on my "file".
Day 4:
Today I finished my classified document and sent myself my backup project (a really fun game). My game consists of 6 levels, all of which are based off events from the book
Today I printed out my new stickers and also finally got my microscope, I also talked to Mrs. Dilly about how I will get my amoeba/pond organisms and she said she will provide me with 1-3 glass slides but that if there is a pond near my house (which there is) I should just get a jar, go to the pond, and scoop up a ton of water and dirt and then put some samples on the slides
Day 6:
Today I tested my backup project while I was waiting for Ms. Dilly to make the slide. She said I needed to wait until last period so she could prepare the slide. The game works really well and I had some people try it.
The Game: --> --> -->
Day 7:
Today I made my slides and looked at everything under a microscope. I really like the final product of my FessyCon it is really cool!
Results :) -->
Day 8:
Today I emptied my slides, I did this because if I don't make new slides the day of FessyCon, when the presentation happens, all the stuff will be dead. I think for the rest of my project I will have people test my game and maybe keep one of the slides where the specimen got squished so people can still look at it.
Final Project:
My final project has turned out very well, The microscope is working extremely well, the pond water is full of life to make my slides, and all my papers came out well. I am overall very happy with the final project.
