Life Science

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Heat, Weather, and Present Day Climate Unit Portfolio Reflection Questions

LEARNING TARGET: I can reflect on what I’ve learned over the first semester.

In 3 sentences, summarize what you learned this semester.

I learned about what Latitude, Altitude, Ocean currents, Prevailing winds, and Distance from water does to affect climate. I learned about elevations of our community and other places too. We learned what the difference was between weather and climate.

What was the most challenging part of this semester? Which character trait did you use to overcome this challenge?

The most challenging part to me was probably staying on task. I used/use Responsibility to overcome this because I need to be responsible and get my work done.

What is one thing that you learned that you think you’ll remember in 5 years?

One thing I learned that ill maybe remember in 5 years is that water heats up the slowest out of soil, dirt, and sand.

What is something that you wish you had learned more about?

I think one thing I wished I learned more about is more about the climate zones and how to figure out what climate zone you're in based on weather and the winds and currents around you. I'd like to know so well that I just go to a place and know what exact climate zone its in. I also want to learn more about the specifics of the differences between weather and climate.

Water Story Case Study

This is my link to the CASE STUDY

LEARNING TARGET: I can research and report the Water Story of my case study site.

Climate Change Data Art Project

LEARNING TARGET: I can use discipline to make a high quality Data Art final art piece.

ARTIST STATEMENT:

FIRST DRAFT

FINAL DRAFT

Rock Cycle Comic

LEARNING TARGET: I can create a comic strip story that represents my journey through the rock cycle.

Earth Quake Structure Project

LEARNING TARGET: I can combine evidence-based solutions to design problems (such as constructing an earthquake-resistant building) in order to create a new design/solution.

Step 6 - Structural Analysis

Name: Eden

Partner: Brynn

1. Name 3 problems you encountered during construction and explain how you solved them.

3 problems we encountered were our plan not working so we made a new one, using our supplies wisely but we started keeping track of how much we used, and keeping it stable but we used more straws and paper clips to stabilize it.

2. During construction, how did you test the strength and stability of your structure?

We put together fake shake tests. We also practiced the shake tests with the sandbags on the platforms.

3. During construction, what strategies did you use to strengthen the weaker areas? Why?

We put straws on the weaker areas for support because it really helps it to stand up and it makes it stronger and more stabilized.

4. What are the strongest parts of your building? Why?

The strongest part of our build was the base of the building because it's very structured onto the cardboard.

5. What are the weakest parts of your building? Why?

The weakest part is the first floor because there's not much support in the middle and it's barely standing up and our building is very lopsided.

6. Where did you use string in your structure? Why?

We used the string to tie the base to the cardboard because it made it very strong and secure.

7. Where did you use tape in your structure? Why?

We used tape to tape the straws to the base because it made it more stronger and less wobbly. We also used the tape to tape the straws to other straws because the straws had a hard time staying together with paper clips.

8. If you had 20 more straws and 15 more paper clips, where would you add them? Why?

If I had 20 more straws I would use it to stabilize the middle of our building because it was the weakest and that's where it needs the most support. If I had 15 more paper clips I would try to use them to connect more straws together because some of our straws are not connected to each other and are just loose in our build.

Steps 7&8 - Construction Analysis & Final Reflection

Name: Eden

Partner: Brynn

1. How did your building do during the earthquake tests? What parts of your design worked correctly and what parts of your design failed?

Our building did really well holding the sandbags and staying up until the big shake. Our building was supposed to be a little flexible and it definitely was! Our platforms also held the sandbags really well. Our build was VERY wobbly.

2. What building designs did well in the classroom? Describe their features that helped them be successful.

The taller ones and the wider bases held up the best. The strongest ones had a wide base then it got smaller at the top and that was a good strategy.

3. How would you change your design if you had to do it again? Specifically, how would you improve the weakest parts of your building AND how would you change your design? If you would keep it the same, what could you do to make it even stronger to achieve the next level of weight or earthquake strength?

I would change the building layout because our original didnt work. I would put more straws in the middle and build stronger/thicker platforms for the sandbags. I would change my build to build straight up instead of all over the place. Add more straws and more structure!

4. What was your favorite part of this project? Why?

My favorite part of this project was working with my best friend and watching our building survive the shake test. Working with Brynn because I enjoy spending time with her and watching our build succeed because we got 40/40. A really great grade!

5. What was your least favorite part of this project? Why?

Being pressured to build because we didn't have much time and we are behind the 2nd period.

My other least favorite part is having science first period because of ISAT testing.

6. Including yourself, how would you rate the attitude/cooperation of your group?

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PARTNER

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7a. (If you worked with a partner) Would you want to work with the same partner for the next project? Explain why or why not.

Yes because I think we worked really well together and made sure to joke around during the right times.

8a. (If you worked with a partner) How did you work with this group vs. groups from different projects over the year? Explain.

Working with Brynn is better than working with random people I'm not friends with or don't talk to. I like working with friends because I cooperate and communicate more with them than other people.

AFTER SHAKE

THIS IS OUR BUILD AFTER THE SHAKE.

AFTER BIG SHAKE

THIS IS OUR BUILD AFTER THE BIG SHAKE.

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