Structures and Forces
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Google Presentations
Labs, Assignments & Other Learning Activities
Structure Classification Formative Assessment
Joining and Fastening Lab:
Materials Strength Testing Instructions & Data Table
Playground Project:
Space Hab Project:
Assessment Outlines
Teacher Feedback Forms and Assessment Rubrics
Interactive Notebook Templates
Interactive Notebook:
We will be creating interactive notebooks (INBs) throughout Science 7 this year. You may be responsible for cutting & pasting components for the next day's notes into your book before next class. You can do so at home or at school during lunch, breaks or after school but they must be complete prior to the next class.
Blank templates for your INB can be found in the INB Templates folder listed at the top of this page. If templates have come from other sources, I have cited them and will provide a link to TPT store to purchase.
Pictures below can guide you in organizing your INB if you miss classes but keep in mind work that is to be completed by you, as an 'output' will not be shown. You can always talk with me or with your fellow students about what might be included for those.
Introduction to Structures:
Students use the images posted in the Famous Structures Display to spark their excitement and curiosity about different structures around the world. They are asked to identify which structures they've personally visited and then research 2 that they would like to visit.
Building more than Buildings:
Students watch two episodes of Strip the City - ROME (as an example of an ancient civilization) and DUBAI (an example of a very modern civililzation).
Students take notes and discussions ensue regarding challenges, advantages, etc. of designing and building in the two cities.
Classifying Structures Notes
Students learn about basic structural design.
As an output they will identify which structural forms would be best suited for their Space Habs and Greenhouses.
Fastening and Joining Structures:
Students learn about different methods of joining and fastening materials together through various exploratory lab stations.
Force:
Students learn the difference between mass and weight. They will measure each for 3 objects of their choice. From here we will infer that 1 kg of mass is acted on by approximately 10N of force.
We will explore different stresses and how they can cause deformation and failure in materials.
Material Testing Lab:
Students are provided with a variety of materials to test under different stresses.
They record their observations and use them to begin brainstorming which stresses are most likely to act upon their Space Habs or Greenhouses.
Using this information students will begin making a list of the materials that they are most likely to use for their models.