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MINECRAFT: RADIATION RESCUE!

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MInecraft Castle
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Exposure to radioactive substance can be dangerous to public safety and health. In an event of radioactive exposure, the design of innovative and sustainable structures is important to function as protective measure.

Imagine that Malaysia is under a nuclear threat. All schools, offices and homes are required to design protective structures in or around them.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO?

Using Minecraft, design a radioactive protective structure for your selected building to ensure that your loved ones will be kept safe.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Read about radiation safety in the sites and video here. 

2.Plan for the materials you will use for your structures

3. Use Minecraft software to produce your strucural design

4. Make a video recording of yourself explaining your Minecraft structure (no more than 4 minutes)

5. Upload your video on YouTube.

6. Submit your YouTube video link and details in the google form below. 

Comments by Judges

75

Raw food should be avoided especially when it is meant to be stored for a long time.

Nonetheless, this is a good bunker!

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80

The bath needs to have drainage, and the radioactive water should not go near plants. ( The water should be discarded immediately after bathing )

The bamboo will eventually crack through the roof, you should never let it grow too tall! Always remember to cut it short. But, bamboo produces a lot of oxygen than most plants, so no points will be taken off on this aspect! The idea for a garden is very good, and the overall design is beautiful.

 

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55

 

Practical, but not in depth. There are many good rooms but also many unnecessary rooms.

A school is not needed in a bunker, since bunkers are used for temporary shelter.

( A minimum stay of 24 hours to a maximum of 14 days, is enough for the initial radiation to fall to relatively safe levels. )

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79

Very good! Everything is thought out very well, and the use of materials is excellent.

Canned/dried foods are not shown here, but a farm is also very good ( assuming light is provided. )

The in-depth explanation for the use of netherite is also very commendable!

 

81

 

Research was clearly done as they use water and glass together, which makes a good defense for radiation. The use of water is excellent to increase the thickness of the defense. The only complaint is that a glass dome has poor ventilation. Some plants would fix this problem!

 

68

 

Very creative and charming! But there are a few mistakes.

Wood does not protect you from radiation. Not only that, the radiation will deteriorate the wooden doors, and that means no one will be protected.

As for the canteen, glass is actually vital for protection against radiation exposure!

Lead ( or other types of specialized glass ) being used as windows would be practical.

 

85

 

Very nice and straight to the point! Everything is set if there are any nuclear threat. Very good!

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90

A lot of research was done for this project, and it shows! Great editing and it also provides explanation. The use of water is excellent as it provides more thickness and protection for the structure. Very good!

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81

A glass dome is great to protect oneself from radiation! They have poor ventilation but this problem is fixed since this project is seen to have a garden. Good job!

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86

Very good! Research seems to have paid off! Glass domes are indeed very good to protect oneself from radiation. The garden also helps with the poor ventilation! The editing is good and it is well-built!

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100(#1)

Absolutely perfect! Excellent editing and excellent presentation. A huge amount of research was done in this project, and this was certainly made by skilled individuals.

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78

 Some glass do contain very small amounts of radiation, but lead glass can still be used to protect oneself.

 What a useful redstone farm! But leaving it outside is not very safe. Having an indoor farm using LED light would do the trick!

Cacti does absorb radiation! You've clearly done your research, good work!

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72

I love the idea of using fish to gain organic fertilizer for the farm!

Livestock are not very practical since canned/dried food lasts longer.

In a nuclear threat situation, it is best to not go outside, hence making your boats and

fishing poles practically useless! The outside is contaminated, stay safe!

Bamboo is excellent to help with the lack of oxygen underground. Good job!

 

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90

 

The creativity is very high in this project! Very well built, and thoughtful!

Livestock are usually not practical, but for a huge bunker like this, it actually serves a purpose!

This bunker is clearly made to shelter a lot of people, so that means food runs out fast. Good thinking!

The class is beautifully designed, but it is not needed! A bunker serves as a temporary shelter for approximately 24 hours - 14 days, to wait for the initial radiation to fall to (relatively) safe levels.

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88

 Assuming that is duct tape, that is actually a pretty good way to block radiation from getting inside! Especially in an emergency.

This project seems to lean more on fantasy than reality, which is not a bad thing! Having a snowman as a guard against mobs is pretty creative!

Using your villager "friends" to help out with the farm is very efficient!

The redstone cooker is also very well built! Well done!

 

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76

 

Having coal as a layer of the wall is not safe! Coal produces radiation if it gets even slightly burned. Studies has been shown that the ash emitted from burning coal for electricity, carries into the environment, 100 times more radiation than a nuclear power plant. It's best to not have them surrounded by you.

Using Quartz is, well, expensive but effective! They are composed of silica which are commonly used to shield people from radiation!

The inside of the shelter is very pleasing to the eyes! It's built very nicely!

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75

Beautiful house! Sadly it's made out of wood, so it's pretty much ruined after the nuclear threat is gone.

Coal is not actually a safe defense against radiation, because it itself is radioactive! If it ever gets burned, it creates waste that contains small amounts of natural-occurring radioactive material.

Quartz is composed of silica, and it is commonly used for shielding people from radiation! Good work.

 

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70

 

Coal is not a safe choice for walls! Its easily flammable and if burnt, creates ashes that contain radioactive material.

Raw food should be avoided for bunkers! Canned/dried food would do the trick.

Bottled water is a good choice. They are safe and are not contaminated.

 

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60

 

Bedrock is actually a pretty risky material to use as a shield for radiation. It indeed is indestructible, but some bedrocks are actually radioactive themselves. It typically depends on the nature of the rocks which extensively varies.

A farm is good, but having canned or dried food at hand is also very vital. Farms take a lot of time to harvest, and also require a lot of light.

I can see the effort done on the editing and thinking, but more research is needed!

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88

Good choice of materials for the walls! Concrete, iron and water are good at protecting you from radiation! The huge concrete box is, as you said, expensive but effective!

The research done on what types of food is safe, is very thoughtful.

The shelter feels very comfortable. You did a wonderful job on the architecture!

 

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94 ( #3 )

 

 Showering is an absolute must! Especially when first entering the bunker. Many actually forgot this aspect.

Having an underground bunker surrounded by stone is very good, since they can be used as superior and environmentally friendly shields for radiation!

Great editing! The video feels alive and that is a job well done.

 

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75

 

You've done your research! Lead and concrete are highly effective against radiation. Assuming the school is actually surrounded by the wall, this is a pretty good shield! Well done.

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78

The materials used for shielding are indeed safe! You've done your research well.

Everything will last for a year, yes. But most of the food will not! Fresh produce is not

viable in a radiation situation. Canned/dried food is recommended.

An underground boat evacuation is pretty good as well! Nice job.

 

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85

 

Materials used are excellent. The gamma-ray absorbing characteristics of obsidian proves it to be a good material for radiation protection! Iron and concrete are also well known to be efficient radiation shields.

Having a lot of basements is pretty useful. There are a lot of resources, it could shelter someone for a year!

Having a kitchen and a storage room to store fresh produce is extremely important when you have a farm. Good job!

 

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83

Iron and obsidian are good materials for a radiation shield!Having a water supply is good, but it should be protected!

Having it surrounded by glass, or stored in a tank would be practical.

A farm is good, but it wouldn't last very long. A bunker's purpose is to serve as a temporary shelter. Having some canned or dried food stored would be enough!

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25

That balcony is extremely unsafe! The radiation has gotten inside and you are unprotected! Bunker should not have an open space.

Diamond is an extremely expensive but effective material against radiation, that feature is correct.

Food and water are vital for your survival rates to go up. There are no resources shown in this project

The wooden door is also a fatal mistake. Radiation can tear through wood. Wood cannot shield you against radiation. I can see the effort, but research is very much needed.

 

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27

 

A wooden door for the entrance is unsafe. Wood does not block radiation, and it will damage the door

Food and water are extremely vital, but none are shown in the project! This is shown to just be a house rather than a bunker.

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78

Lead is a good choice of material for a radiation shield.

Planting cacti and sunflowers are great, since they absorb radiation! Good research. A backup plan incase a radiation leak occurs is also very thoughtful!

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87

Glass domes are an excellent shield against radiation!

The building is very beautiful and simple! It's pleasing to the eyes.

Having iron armor as a backup is a very good idea!

Using quartz as a material for the house is excellent. Afterall, it is composed of silica!

A material commonly used for radiation shielding.

Having plants inside the dome is indeed vital. Domes are oxygen deficient and

planting some trees will help on that aspect! Good job!

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78

The material used for the walls aren't exactly clear, so no points will be gained from this matter.

A bunker sheltering many people needs to have a lot of supplies. Having a farm is good!

Planting trees is good to help with the oxygen deficiency, especially since this bunker is underground.

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92 ( #5 )

 

This was research very well! Great job!

The research done on plants is very good! Sansevieria ( snake plant ), spider plant

and betel are a good choice of plants! They give a lot of oxygen and do indeed

absorb radiation!

This project is very scientific! You did your research very well! Great work!

 

96 ( #2 )

The whole shelter is practically eye candy! It is built very well, and it is beautiful!

Wonderful editing!

The materials used are all safe!

Having victims sanitize themselves is very vital!

Having the victim lounge being very comfy is very thoughtful! It is vital to always stay calm.

Overall, fantastic job.

 

93 ( #4 )

Sanitizing yourself is good! However just sanitizing yourself is not nearly enough. Thankfully, this problem is fixed because this bunker has a washroom.

Having armors made out of lead is good thinking!

The farm is very well built and thought-out!

Having a clinic for infected patients is excellent! Having a room just for sick

individuals separated is vital.

Having a kitchen is good, especially when the bunker is sheltering a lot of

people. Having a storage full of dried food and water is also very vital. Good job!

 

91

A sanitization area is good, but of course, not enough. Thankfully you seem to have a bathroom installed. Always make sure to shower to remove the radiation from your skin!

The redstone lift is creative! Having a ladder as a backup is also very good thinking! Using basalt instead of lead is also a good choice! You've also provided information about why you chose this specific material. Good research!

Having iron armor for protection is also very good!

Having closets is very practical! Radiation can stick to cloth very well, and changing your clothes frequently helps a lot!

Having the expiry date written down is great! That way, you'll know how to efficiently use your resources.

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85

Having a sanitization system before entering the bunker is good thinking.

A hydroponic farm is great but grows very slow! Its good as a backup plan just in

case food runs out in the future.

MREs are an excellent choice of food!

 

83

Iron is a great choice of material for the bunker!

Carpets usually should be avoided, but minecraft carpets are only made out of wool!

And wool is a great material to protect you from radiation. They've been known to be

combined with lead and used as blankets for radiation shields.

The whole bunker is very beautiful, but wood should definitely be avoided. It cannot

protect you against radiation, and will soon deteriorate.

 

79

The material used for the bunker is good. Stone is a safe choice!

Beetroot, carrot and potatoes are a great choice of vegetables to plant, since they

reduce risks of cancer.

Having a signal for help is also very practical.

Overall this bunker is small but safe and resourceful. Good work!

 

76

Clay and stone are good choices of materials for the bunker! Quartz being used for some of the furniture inside is also a great! Quartz has a great defence against radiation.

Everything is built pretty well! Its beautiful inside.

 

70

Obsidian is a good and safe choice of material for the bunker since it absorbs gamma-rays! Good eye.

The material used for the underground room is actually a bit worrying. Bedrock should be avoided because some types of bedrock actually contain radioactive material. Its best to just stick to obsidian.

 

64

Wood should be avoided for a radiation bunker. The door will slowly deteriorate once it comes into contact with radiation

This bunker is very cozy and cute, but there seems to be no food stored anywhere.

 

89

Good choices of materials for the building!

A sanitization area is good! Having some clean clothes prepared is also very vital.

Having medicine, aid-kits, clothing, hygiene necessities stored is great thinking! Many people forget this aspect, when this is actually very important!

Using solar panels is a good way to gain electricity in this situation!

The explanation for the water system is kept simple and short. Very good!

The editing is very nice and pleasing to look at! Overall wonderful job.

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