AI PROJECT LOGBOOK

Resource for Students

(Adapted from “IBM EdTech Youth Challenge – Project Logbook” developed by IBM
in collaboration with Macquarie University, Australia and Australian Museum)

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 AI Project Logbook

LIFE BELOW WATER

PROJECT NAME: ________________________

SCHOOL NAME: MAHARISHI VIDYA MANDIR , AVADI

________________________

2024-25
YEAR/CLASS: ________________________

TEACHER NAME: MRS.VISHNUPRIYA

________________________
[email protected]
TEACHER EMAIL: ________________________

TEAM MEMBER NAMES AND GRADES:

NAGARATNA SUGATE - XII A2

1. ________________________

DHANISHKA L.S - XII A1

2. ________________________

ARUTSELVI S.P - XII A2

3. ________________________

4. ________________________

5. ________________________
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6. ________________________

Note: Add more rows if there are more members in your team

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1. Introduction
This document is your Project Logbook, and it will be where you record your ideas, thoughts
and answers as you work to solve a local problem using AI.

Make a copy of the document in your shared drive and work through it digitally with your team.
You can also print a copy of the document and submit a scanned copy once you have
completed the Project Logbook. Feel free to add pages and any other supporting material to
this document.

Refer to the AI Project Guide for more details about what to do at each step of your project.

2. Team Roles
2.1 Who is in your team and what are their roles?

Role Role description Team Member Name

TEAM CAPTAIN Completion of log book,

DATA ANALYST collecting of data, brainstorming NAGARATNA SUGATE
analysing the data ,designing

gathering information and

VIDEO MAKING understanding the data, DHANISHKA L.S
SURVEYING understanding the users,
taking survey

creating model based on

MODEL MAKING the survey, prototype
COMPILATION ARUTSELVI S.P
testing, completion of the
project

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 2.2 Project plan

The following table is a guide for your project plan. You may use this or create your own
version using a spreadsheet which you can paste into this section. You can expand the ‘Notes’
section to add reminders, things that you need to follow up on, problems that need to be fixed
urgently, etc.

Phase Task Planned Planned Planned Actual Actual Actual Who is Notes/Remarks
start end duration start end date duration responsible
date date (hours, date (hours,
minutes) minutes)
Preparing for Coursework,
11/04/2024 17/04/2024 1.5 hour 24/4/2024 10/6/2024 1.5 hrs. Nagaratna ---------
the project readings
Set up a
team folder Arutselvi.SP
11/04/2024 16/04/2024 30 mins 24/04/2024 11/06/2024 30 mins ----------
on a shared
drive
Defining the Background Nagaratna
12/04/2024 06-13-2024 06-18-2024
problem reading
Research
issues in our 06-27-2024 06-27-2024 Nagaratna
07-04-2024 07-09-2024
community
Team
meeting to
discuss
07-07-2024 07-08-2024 07-18-2024
issues and Nagaratna
select an
issue for the
project
Complete
section 3 of Arutselvi.SP
08-08-2024
the Project
Logbook
Rate 08-08-2024 08-18-2024
yourselves
Understanding Identify users
Dhanishka. LS
the users
Meeting with
users to Dhanishka. LS
observe
them
Interview
Dhanishka. LS
with user (1)
Interview
with user (2), 09-15-2024 08-10-2024 Dhanishka. LS
etc…
Complete
section 4 of 10-10-2024 Nagaratna
the Project
Logbook
Rate
yourselves
Brainstorming Team
meeting to
generate Nagaratna
ideas for a
solution
Complete
section 5 of Nagaratna
the Project
Logbook
Rate
yourselves
Designing Team
your solution meeting to Nagaratna
design the
solution
Complete
section 6 of Nagaratna
the logbook
Rate
yourselves
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Collecting and Team
preparing data meeting to
Nagaratna
discuss data
requirements
Collecting and Data
preparing data collection
Prototyping Nagaratna

Data
preparation Dhanishka. LS
and labelling
Complete
Section 6 of
the Project Nagaratna
Logbook
Team
meeting to
plan Dhanishka. LS
prototyping
phase
Prototyping Train your
Testing model with Arutselvi.SP
input dataset
Test your
model and
keep training
with more
Arutselvi.SP
data until you
think your
model is
accurate
Write a
program to
initiate Arutselvi.SP
actions
based on the
result of your
model
Complete
section 8 of Nagaratna
the Project
Logbook
Rate
yourselves
Team
meeting to Dhanishka. LS
discuss
testing plan
Testing Invite users
Creating the to test your Dhanishka. LS
video prototype
Conduct
testing with Arutselvi.SP
users
Complete
section 9 of
Nagaratna
the Project
Logbook
Rate Nagaratna
yourselves
Team
meeting to
discuss Dhanishka. LS
video
creation
Write your
script
Film your Dhanishka. LS
video
Edit your Dhanishka. LS
video
Completing Reflect on
the logbook the project Nagaratna
with your
team

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 Complete
sections 10
and 11 of the Nagaratna
Project
Logbook
Review your
Project Dhanishka. LS
logbook and
video
Submission Submit your
entries on Nagaratna
the IBM

2.3 Communications plan

Will you meet face-to-face, online or a mixture of each to communicate? yes

How often will you come together to share your progress? twice a week

Who will set up online documents and ensure that everyone is contributing? Nagaratna

What tools will you use for communication? mobile phone, laptop, emails, etc.

2.4 Team meeting minutes (create one for each meeting held)

Date of meeting: 12/07/2024

Who attended: all the team members
Who wasn’t able to attend: none of us

Purpose of meeting: to discuss about the logbook and solutions for particular questions

Items discussed:
1. communication plan
2. problems faced locally
3. submission on logbook

Things to do (what, by whom, by when)

1. Nagaratna- logbook completion
2. Dhanishka- survey ans solutions
3. Arutselvi-data for the logbook

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3. Problem Definition
3.1 List important local issues faced by your school or community

1.
1. Pollution: Ponds can suffer from pollution due to pesticides, nutrient runoff, heavy
metals, and pharmaceuticals. This affects water quality and harms aquatic life.

2. Habitat Modification: Human activities like building dams, hydroelectric power

stations, and settlements can alter the natural flow and geomorphology of ponds,
disrupting habitats.

5. Climate Change: Ponds are vulnerable to climate-related changes, including altered

water levels, temperature shifts, and extreme weather events¹.

6. Water Withdrawal: Human water consumption can shrink and degrade pond habitats.

7. Draining for Development: Wetlands and ponds are often drained for urban
development, reducing their ecological functions².

3.2 Which issues matter to you and why?

Habitat Modification and lack for better drainage systems are the most important
issues that must be looked upon is a community.
Changes in pond habitats can disrupt local ecosystems, affecting wildlife, flood
control, and water purification.
This affects water quality, which directly impacts our health. Contaminated water
during rainfall will accumulate in unclean areas which are then swept into water
bodies can lead to diseases and harm aquatic ecosystems.

3.3 Which issue will you focus on?

While all water bodies-related issues are important, focusing on pollution and
climate change is crucial. Pollution directly affects water quality, impacting human
health and aquatic ecosystems. Climate change alters water levels, affecting
agriculture, biodiversity, and more. By addressing these, we can safeguard our
well-being and the environment.

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3.4 Write your team’s problem statement in the format below.

our citizens [ a specific user or group of users] find a way to ___________

How can we help ________ decrease water pollution
save the
[do what] so that they can ______
marine life [ do something not done before that can be measured].
and secure
the water
bodies.

Rate yourself 2

Problem Definition

1 point - A local problem is described

2 points - A local problem which has not been fully solved before is described.
3 points - A local problem which has not been fully solved before is explained in detail with supporting
research.

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4. The Users
4.1 Who are the users and how are they affected by the problem?

The people/citizens are the primary users of the water bodies of the particular
place.

4.2 What have you actually observed about the users and how the problem affects
them?

People or citizens that live in rural areas are most affected according to my
observation. As having not enough facilities make them prone to such
problems more . The fishermen community can be considered being
significantly affected by issues like.

Polluted water can lead to waterborne diseases, affecting human health.

Foul-smelling or discolored water affects aesthetics and recreation.

Contaminated water reduces fishing and tourism opportunities.

Changes in pond ecosystems affect local flora and fauna.

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4.3 Record your interview questions here as well as responses from users.

qs.WHAT IS THE BIGGEST THREAT IN MARINE LIFE?

response:ONE OF THE MAJOR THREATS TO THE MARINE LIFE ARE
OVERFISHING
CLIMATIC CHANGES
PLASTICS
TOXIC WASTES
HABITAT DESTRUCTION

QS: WHY MARINE ECOSYSTEMS ARE MPORTANT FOR HUMANS?

THEY REGULATE CLIMATE, PROVIDE FOOD AND ENERGY REASOURCES, MAINAINES BIODIVERSITY,
CREATES OPPURTUNITES FOR TOURISM AND IT CONTRIBUTES TO WATER CYCLE.

QS: HOW ARE HUMANS AFFECTED WHO LIVE NEAR WATER BODIES?

POSITIVE FFECT
CULTURAL AND SOCIAL VALUES: HELPS AS A GATHERING PLACE FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS,
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SOCIAL INTERACTIONS.
BIODIVERSITY: LIVING NEAR WATER MEANS ACCESS TO RICH NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND
BIODIVERSITY, WHICH CAN BE ENJOYABLE AND EDUCATIONAL FOR RESIDENTS.

NEGATIVE EFFECTS
NATURAL DISASTERS (EROSION): COSAL AND RIVERBAND EROSIN EXACERBATED BY
HUMANS ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CONSTRUCTIO AND DEFORESTRATION LEADS TO CHANGE IN
WATER BODY DYNAMICS.
HEALTH CONCERNS:
WATER BORNE DISEASES: POOR SANITATION AND POLLUTION CAN LEAD TO WATER BORNE
DISEASES LIKE DYSENTRY AFFECTING THE HEALTH.
VECTOR BORNE DISEASE: STAGNANT WATER BODIES CAN BECOME BREEDING GROUNDS TO
MOSQUITOES INCREASING THE RISK OF MALARIA AND DENGUE.

QS: HOW ARE MARINE ORGANISMS AFFECTED BY THE THREATS WE HUMANS

CREATE?

POLLUTION RELATED: CHEMICALS SUCH AS PCBs, DDT(DICHLORODIPHENYL

TRICHLORO ETHANE) DISTRUPTS THE ENDOCRIE SYSTEMS IN MARINE SPECIES
AFFECTING GROWTH AND REPRODUCTION.
CLIMATE CHANGE: INCREASE IN CO2 RESULTS IN LOWER OF PH LEVELS
SEAWATER WHICH AFFECTS THE ABLITY OF THE ORGANISM AND MAKES THEM
MORE VULNERABLE TO THE DISEASE.
BYCATCH PHYSICAL HARM: UNINTENTIONAL CPTURES CAN RESULT IN PHYSICAL
INJURIES WHICH CAN COMPROMISE THE HEALTH OF VARIOUS MARNE ORGANISMS.

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4.4 Empathy Map

Map what the users say, think, do and feel about the problem in this table

What our users are saying What our users thinking

Some think that poor sanitation may disrupt their

Water bodies serve as gathering
lifestyle but other locals are not aware of the
places for events, recreational
circumstances.
activities, and social interactions.

Poor sanitation and pollution can Users also feel that constructions and other human
lead to illnesses like dysentery. activities especially in urban areas pollute the
nearby water bodies which cause harm to the
ecosystem around them and the rural population
Human activities like construction and that are around those water bodies face the
deforestation worsen coastal and consequences.
riverbank erosion, impacting water
dynamics.

Unintentional captures harm

marine organisms physically,
compromising their health.

What our users are doing How our users feel

Urban users have some access to Our users feel burdened

deal with the problem and take when such problems
certain actions whereas the rural arise ,as few users livelihood
population does not is dependent on it, also
when the marine life gets
affected by it.
Few users whose livelihoods
are related to marine and
water take certain steps but
others cannot do much due to
lack of education and
awareness.

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4.5 What are the usual steps that users currently take related to the problem and where
are the difficulties?

1. Education and Awareness

2. Reforestation
3. Community Cleanups

4. Fisheries Management
5. Smart Solar Pumps

6. Wind-Powered Cargo Ships

7. Waste Management

8. Sustainable Farming

9. Crowdsourcing Apps

10. Artificial Intelligence (AI)

4.6 Write your team’s problem statement in the format below.

People living near dirty water

bodies
____________________ [a specific user or group of users]
diseases and unhealthy
lifestyles
are experiencing issues with _________________ [problem] today

improper management
because of _______________________ [cause]

Rate yourself 3

The Users

1 point - The user group is described but it is unclear how they are affected by the problem.
2 points - Understanding of the user group is evidenced by completion of most of the steps in this
section.
3 points - Understanding of the user group is evidenced by completion of most of the steps in this
section and thorough investigation

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5. Brainstorming
5.1 Ideas

How might you use the power of AI/machine learning to solve the users’ problem by increasing
their knowledge or improving their skills?

AI Idea #1
Precision Agriculture:
AI helps farmers optimize water use, reduce runoff, and minimize chemical inputs,
benefiting both agriculture and water bodies.

AI Idea #2 Early Warning Systems:

AI can provide alerts for extreme weather events, floods, or water scarcity. Citizens
can prepare and respond effectively.

AI Idea #3
Ecosystem Modeling:
Machine learning models simulate pond ecosystems, predicting the impact of
various factors (pollution, climate change, etc.). This informs decision-making.

AI Idea #4
Water Quality Monitoring:
AI algorithms can analyze water samples, detect pollutants, and predict water
quality changes. This knowledge helps communities take timely action.

AI Idea #5 Local Climate Action:

Encourage students to think locally. Explore community-based solutions, such
as tree planting, waste reduction, and sustainable practices

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 5.2 Priority Grid

Evaluate your five AI ideas based on value to users and ease of creation and implementation.

High
High value to users, easy to create High value to users, hard to create

Precision Agriculture: Water Quality Monitoring:

AI helps farmers optimize water use, AI algorithms can analyze water samples,
reduce runoff, and minimize chemical detect pollutants, and predict water quality
inputs, benefiting both agriculture and changes. This knowledge helps
water bodies. communities take timely action.
VALUE TO USERS

Low value to users, easy to create Low value to users, hard to create

Local Climate Action: Early Warning Systems:

Encourage students to think locally. AI can provide alerts for extreme weather
Explore community-based solutions, such events, floods, or water scarcity. Citizens
as tree planting, waste reduction, and can prepare and respond effectively.
sustainable practices

Low
Easy Hard
EASE OF DEVELOPMENT

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5.3 Based on the priority grid, which AI solution is the best fit for your users and for
your team to create and implement?

Briefly summarize the idea for your solution in a few sentences and be sure to identify the tool
that you will use.

WATER QUALITY MONITORING would be the best solution that is

fit for the users,

If government takes proper control and responsibility to bring such

technology to areas facing such problems , these can be solved
efficiently.

In turn the users and the ecosystem outside and inside the water
bodies both get equal benefits, as their threats will be much more
reduced.

Rate yourself
2
Brainstorming

1 point – A brainstorming session was conducted. A solution was selected.

2 points - A brainstorming session was conducted using creative and critical thinking. A solution was
selected with supporting arguments in this section
3 points - A brainstorming session was conducted using creative and critical thinking. A compelling
solution was selected with supporting arguments in this section.

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6. Design
6.1 What are the steps that users will now do using your AI solution to address the
problem?

1. Users will now try and learn about the new AI tool to implement it better.

2. Report Pollution Incidents that happen in their neighborhood

3. Learn About Local Water Sources in order to know properly set up the AI tool usage.

4. Conserve Water

5. Opt for eco-friendly alternatives whenever possible.

6. Monitor Water Temperature

7. Riparian Buffer Zones

8.

9.

10.

Rate yourself
2

Design

1 point – The use of AI is a good fit for the solution.

2 points - The use of AI is a good fit for the solution and there is some documentation about how it
meets the needs of users
3 points - The use of AI is a good fit for the solution. The new user experience is clearly documented
showing how users will be better served than they are today.

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7. Data

7.1 What data will you need to train your AI solution?

Past and present information about the areas, the data about the water bodies and their
ecosystem, the affect it has had on the area for the past decade.

7.2 Where or how will you source your data?

Where will the Do you have Ethical

data come Who owns the permission to use considerations
Data needed from? data? the data?

Have Open source Open source - -

Want/Need Open source/ Google Open source -

-

Nice to have Open source, surveys Open source, locals - -

Rate yourself 2

Data

1 point – Relevant data to train the AI model have been identified as well as how the data will be
sourced or collected.
2 points - Relevant data to train the AI model have been identified as well as how the data will be
sourced or collected. There is evidence that the dataset is balanced.
3 points - Relevant data to train the AI model have been identified as well as how the data will be
sourced or collected. There is evidence that the dataset is balanced, and that safety and privacy have
been considered.

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8. Prototype

8.1 Which AI tool(s) will you use to build your prototype?

Artificial Neural Networks (ANN)

Computer Vision Techniques
Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO)

8.2 Which AI tool(s) will you use to build your solution?

Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) will be majorly used to bring out an ideal solution.

8.3 What decisions or outputs will your tool generate and what further action needs to
be taken after a decision is made?

ANNs predict water quality parameters based on historical data and input
features.
After obtaining predictions, local authorities can take corrective actions if water
quality deviates from acceptable levels. For example, adjusting treatment
processes, issuing advisories, or investigating pollution sources.

Rate yourself
1

Prototype

1 point – A concept for a prototype shows how the AI model will work.
2 points - A prototype for the solution has been created and trained.
3 points - A prototype for the solution has been created and successfully trained to meet users’
requirements.

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9. Testing
9.1 Who are the users who tested the prototype?

The local users who will be using and implementing the

AI tools will be testing the AI tool.

9.2 List your observations of your users as they tested your solution.

users now find it easy to check the water bodies falling in their
areas and can detect any problem in prior if any occurs.

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9.3 Complete the user feedback grid

What works What needs to change

Questions? Ideas

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9.4 Refining the prototype: Based on user testing, what needs to be acted on now so
that the prototype can be used?

9.5 What improvements can be made later?

Rate yourself

Testing

1 point – A concept for a prototype shows how it will be tested.

2 points - A prototype has been tested with users and improvements have been identified to meet
user requirements.
3 points - A prototype has been tested with a fair representation of users and all tasks in this section
have been completed.

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10. Team collaboration
10.1 How did you actively work with others in your team and with stakeholders?

Rate yourself

Team collaboration

1 point – There is some evidence of team interactions among peers and stakeholders.
2 points - Team collaboration among peers and stakeholders is clearly documented in this section.
3 points - Effective team collaboration and communication among peers and stakeholders is clearly
documented in this section.

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11. Individual learning reflection
11.1. Team Reflections

A good way to identify what you have learned is to ask yourself what surprised you during the
project. List the things that surprised you and any other thoughts you might have on issues in
your local community.

Team member name:

Team member name:

Team member name:

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Team member name:

Team member name:

Team member name:

Note: Add more boxes if there are more members in your team

Rate yourself

Individual Learning Reflection

1 point – Some team members present an account of their learning during the project.
2 points - Each team presents an account of their learning during the project.
3 points - Each team member presents a reflective and insightful account of their learning during the
project.

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12. Video link

Enter the URL of your team video:

Enter the password (if any):

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Appendix
Recommended Assessment Rubric (for Teachers)

LOGBOOK AND VIDEO CONTENT

Steps 3 points 2 points 1 point Points
Given
Problem A local problem which has not A local problem which has not A local problem is
definition been fully solved before is been fully solved before is described
explained in detail with described.
supporting research.

The Users Understanding of the user group Understanding of the user The user group is
is evidenced by completion of all group is evidenced by described but it is unclear
of the steps in Section 4 The completion of most of the how they are affected by
Users and thorough steps in Section 4 The Users. the problem.
investigation.

Brainstorming A brainstorming session was A brainstorming session was A brainstorming session

conducted using creative and conducted using creative and was conducted. A solution
critical thinking. A compelling critical thinking. A solution was was selected.
solution was selected with selected with supporting
supporting arguments from arguments in Section 5
Section 5 Brainstorming. Brainstorming.

Design The use of AI is a good fit for the The use of AI is a good fit for The use of AI is a good fit
solution. The new user the solution and there is some for the solution.
experience is clearly documentation about how it
documented showing how users meets the needs of users.
will be better served than they
are today.
Data Relevant data to train the AI Relevant data to train the AI Relevant data to train the
model have been identified as model have been identified as AI model have been
well as how the data will be well as how the data will be identified as well as how
sourced or collected. There is sourced or collected. There is the data will be sourced or
evidence that the dataset is evidence that the dataset is collected.
balanced, and that safety and balanced.
privacy have been considered.
Prototype A prototype for the solution has A prototype for the solution A concept for a prototype
been created and successfully has been created and trained. shows how the AI model
trained to meet users’ will work
requirements.
Testing A prototype has been tested A prototype has been tested A concept for a prototype
with a fair representation of with users and improvements shows how it will be
users and all tasks in Section 9 have been identified to meet tested.
Testing have been completed. user requirements.
Team Effective team collaboration and Team collaboration among There is some evidence of
collaboration communication among peers peers and stakeholders is team interactions among
and stakeholders is clearly clearly documented in Section peers and stakeholders.
documented in Section 10 Team 10 Team collaboration.
collaboration.
Individual Each team member presents a Each team presents an Some team members
learning reflective and insightful account account of their learning present an account of their
of their learning during the during the project. learning during the project.
project.

Total points

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VIDEO PRESENTATION
Points Given
3 – excellent
Criteria 2 – very good
1 – satisfactory

Communication The video is well-paced and communicated, following a clear

and logical sequence.

Demonstrations and/or visuals are used to illustrate

Illustrative
examples, where appropriate.

Accurate The video presents accurate science and technology and

language uses appropriate language.

The video demonstrates passion from team members about

Passion
their chosen topic/idea.

Sound and
image quality
The video demonstrates good sound and image quality.

The content is presented in the video within a 3-minute

Length
timeframe.

Total points

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