The 101 in 1001 project
I came across this project on a blog (can't remember which) and immediately thought of it as a fun project and a content-opportunity for . . . g a f f. Imagine, having at least 101 things to write about. 101 entries!
However, giving this some thought and looking through other 101-in-1001 projects, i decided to get more serious about it. Compile a list which not only contains fun stuff, but also add items helping to change our life. And given the 1001 days period, achieving 101 things should be very possible indeed.
How it works
Complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days. The rules are fairly simple: Tasks must be specific (ie. no ambiguity - uh-oh - in the wording) with a result that is either measurable or clearly defined. Tasks must also be realistic and stretching (ie. represent some amount of work on my part).
More information and other 101-in-1001 projects can be found at www.triplux.com/dayzero.
My 101 in 1001
As it turned out making the list was very time consuming (and therefore delaying publishing . . . g a f f), i found making this list extremly enjoyable and helpful in ordering all (a lot) things i'd like to do.
I've come up with the list of my 101 things. I've tried to more or less categorise each item and whenever possible have a longer explanatory description/motivation attached to it. For each item i also defined when a task is completed successfully.
Additionally i've added three extra tasks outside the 101. Task 0 is to put . . . g a f f online; where else should i keep this list? And tasks 102/103: write about each item and start with a new list for the next 1001 days.
Today, 19 january 2008, is day zero; 16 october 2010 is day 1001.
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#2 - 6 april 2012, 07:07
Hi! I really can’t think of any ones for cats, but I have these ideas if they help:Life Science Ideas: Plants and Animals–Have you noticed how the seeds in different kinds of fruit (like an apple and an orange) look very different from each other? Try growing seeds from different fruit or vegetables that you’ve eaten, soaking them in water for one night and then planting them in a cup of dirt. Which seeds do you expect to grow best? After doing the experiment, which seeds really grow best? (Which seed turns into the tallest plant after a month?) Why do you think that might be?–Lots of factors affect plant growth. Try experimenting with soil type, light, temperature, water, and more. (You might want to use Wisconsin fast plants, which will allow you to study the whole plant lifecycle in a short amount of time. –Does calcium really make our bones stronger? What would happen if we didn’t get enough calcium?–What’s the best way to wash our hands to keep us safe from germs? Use lotion and glitter or Glo Germ gel to simulate germs.–Have you ever watched ants carrying bits of food? What food from your kitchen do you think an ant or other insect would like best? What “bait” will probably attract the greatest number of different insect species? Can you test the effect of temperature on ants?–Do a project to find out if temperature affects brine shrimp. Do ones in a warmer environment develop faster than ones in a colder place? Is tap water, spring water, or distilled water better for hatching the eggs?–How does the membrane and shell of an egg help protect a baby chick?–Test green leaves to find out what other pigments are present in them.Chemistry Ideas: Crystals, pH, Slime, and Glue–Design a science fair project comparing and contrasting how long it takes ice to melt at room temperature compared to a warm stovetop or the refrigerator. Try thawing frozen fruit at the same time. Does it longer or the same amount of time to warm up as the ice? What if you add salt to the ice?–Your kitchen offers lots of chemistry ideas. How does cola or another soft drink compare in acidity with other common drinks or food? You can test acidity using pH paper. You can also use indophenol to test which fruits have the most vitamin C.–Water is sometimes called “the Universal Solvent” because it dissolves other substances so well. How well does water dissolve salt or sugar compared to other liquids (like oil, corn syrup, or vinegar)?–Experiment with surface tension by making bubbles. Can you make them in different shapes? Can you poke scissors through them without popping them?–Make crystals from sugar, salt, and baking soda. How do their crystal shapes compare? Does the rate of evaporation of the crystal growing medium (water, vinegar) affect the size of the crystals? Does the rate of how fast the crystals cool down affect the size of the crystals? Do impurities (such as iodized salt versus salt that is not iodized) affect the growth of the crystals?–What happens when saltwater from the ocean evaporates?–Chemical energy can produce power! Try making a battery from food items. Which type of citrus fruit works best? What about vinegar?–Experiment with polymers by using milk proteins to make homemade glue. How does homemade glue compare with glue from the store? Can you develop a way to make homemade glue stronger?You can also make homemade slime. Does more or less of an ingredient make the slime more stretchy? What about slippery or gooey?–Why do apple slices turn brown? Can you stop this from happening by using lemon juice? What else could you use?–How does yeast make bread rise? What conditions make yeast react faster or slower?Earth Science Ideas: Weather and Dirt–The sun causes water to evaporate into the air, where it forms clouds and comes back down as rain or snow. Can wind speed, humidity, or temperature have an effect on the rate of evaporation? (Do one of these weather experiments to find out more.)–How good is soil at breaking things down? What can you find that is biodegradable? How can you test to see whether something is or not?–What holds more water, sand or soil? How does this affect what kinds of plants can grow in each?Can you learn to predict the weather from the clouds? Try using a cloud chart to make your own forecast every day for a few weeks. How accurate was the cloud-forecast method?–How does a thermometer work? What kind of liquid works best to show changes in temperature?Physical Science Ideas: Force and Energy–Can you use a magnet to find traces of iron in food, dollar bills, and other household materials? Are some magnets stronger than others?–What type of flooring creates the most or the least friction? Try carpet, wood, tile, linoleum, etc. Younger kids might test this by rolling a ball or toy truck over different surfaces. (Or use a spring scale to measure the force o
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#3 - 7 april 2012, 06:38
theres always the environment experiment. for example you could put each cat in seperate rooms and test for like an hour or so. you could have one room with lights on and windows open with soft classical music playing..a relaxed, home-like environment and in the other room no lights, quiet or disturbing music like a tense environment. record their eating habbits (while in the rooms) and sleeping and things like that. i wouldnt make it too complecated if shes only 8 but it shouldnt be too hard. maybe do this for a week, 4 or 5 days? more ideas are online everywhere. sciencebuddies.com might have something…if not try google-ing something like “simple science experiment cats” or “easy animal science projects”
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#4 - 21 april 2012, 09:32
The whole installation really worked in a auspicious way. The real wall, those windows up high, the odd parachute sculptures, the lovely laptop mini film, The way we all had to come together to look in the window of the van, the engine running,the coming together of family and friends and city officials and the powerfully simple time line that drew it all together (I had the pleasure of handing out) it worked for me.I think the waist shirt workers would have been very proud. In fact I felt them there.falling and rising.
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#5 - 30 april 2012, 07:57
Tim, this is a very powerful poem.I love it.Forget about people wining about their books.In case of emergency you can always burn them.Start with the ones you already read.I carried lot’s of books with me and lost a ton of them due to a flood, 15 years ago.But I bought them all back on the web for incredible low prices.This included collector books from before the second world war.People have stopped reading and books have lost their value.Very unfortunate. But this can change over night if we would loose the internet.Now with the crises closing one library after another, you can buy entire library inventories for pocket change. Dimes per kilo. Incredible.The same goes for old gliders form made from wood linen and carbon steel frames.Prices around 1.000 Euro’s or less.This is part of our heritage and we throw it away.No respect for the authors, no respect for thousands of hours of to craftmanship and design, no respect for our history. No wonder so many people have lost their track.We are loosing our roots and our values.Just keep up the good work and keep posting at this blog.This remains an anchor in a volatile world.One day we have a beer somewhere.
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#1 - 5 april 2012, 03:59
Hello! I would like to tell you about a project I’ve arected called Who Let the Dogs In? The purpose is to take rescue dogs (including foster dogs) into nursing homes for visits to the residents to enliven them, spread joy, love, appreciation and happiness to the residents, employees, volunteers … the list goes on. It’s about creating a space for people and animals to feel loved, validated, truly appreciated and cared about. My vision is to see this beautiful project spread throughout our community. I welcome interested, enthusiastic participants who can bring new, creative ideas to be incorporated into the project.This project was born from a course that I'm currently taking through Landmark Education (Dallas, TX). They provide personal effectiveness training programs for individuals and businesses. I am enrolled as an individual. Part of the leadership course I'm taking asks that you take on a project that impacts your community. This course has allowed me to act in the face of fear and to not let anything stand in the way of challenge and opportunity. Being involved in my community in this way has absolutely changed my life for the better. Because I have always loved animals (grew up with dogs) and have a soft spot for elderly people who may not get the loving attention they deserve (I was very close to my grandparents, Papa & Izzy, who also loved animals and treated them like royalty), I came up with a project that combines my two loves. It's a win-win situation.Who Let The Dogs In? has already taken dogs (4 labrador retrievers) into four (4) Tulsa nursing/assisted living residences. Our first visit was July 30, 2011. The response has been absolutely amazing!! We've enthusiastically been invited back to every home we've visited and have been requested to become visitors on a regular basis. We are thrilled! I have video footage of our visits and the reactions from the residents, employees, and visitors often brings tears to my eyes. I'm so grateful to be a part of making a difference in the lives of these people.I am ecstatic about this project and the possibilities it opens up for our community. I know that with the help of the media, this project can grow and include countless people and animals who would jump at the opportunity to participate. Thank you!Sincerely,Emily Sharp