Process Journal 15 - Revising Project Proposal & Criteria

As the end of the project approaches, I've decided to review and revise my proposal and criteria to more accurately and completely explain my goals for it.

Topic
My project will center around the process of brewing kombucha. Kombucha is a fermented (and usually carbonated) flavored tea. Many organic-centered groceries such as Whole Foods offer kombucha, and there are several companies that make kombucha on a commercial scale. The drink can also be made at home by any knowledgeable person that wants to. I chose to brew kombucha as my project primarily because I had already been planning to do so; from the first time I tried it, I liked it. My brother Nathan began brewing it himself, as well, which in also motivated me to try it myself.

Goal
My goal for this project to have a finished product of kombucha, brewed from scratch. To go along with this will be a short video that demonstrates and explains the process of making the kombucha.

Global Context

For my Personal Project, I have chosen the following Global Context.

Scientific and Technical Innovation

"Students will explore the natural world and its laws; the interaction between people and the natural world; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on communities and environments; the impact of environments on human activity; how humans adapt environments to their needs."

This context applies to the concept of the chemical processes within the kombucha as it brews: in our world, everything undergoes some sort of process to become the product we use, especially food. This also explores how we and our biology interacts with the world around us. Specifically, it will explore "how humans adapt environments to their needs." In this instance, this is an investigation of the internal chemical processes of the brewing process.

Inquiry Question
How is kombucha made and what are the internal chemical processes of this?

Criteria

1. Kombucha
1. The kombucha will be brewed from scratch using green tea.
2. The kombucha will be flavoured, using lingnonberry juice.
3. The kombucha will be carbonated.
4. The final product will total at least 48 fl oz of kombucha.
2. Video
1. The video will be made with software such as Windows Movie Maker or Adobe Premiere Elements 13.
2. The video will be footage documenting the brewing process.
3. The video will also have a voice over to explain the process.
4. The video will discuss in some detail the history and origins of kombucha.
5. The video will discuss in some detail the chemical processes of the brewing process.
6. The video will not exceed 3.5 minutes in length.

This information has also been updated in ManageBac.