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- First, design a straw roller coaster with Tinkercad and Instructables.
- Then using only your design, build the straw roller coaster.
- Finally, it is time to test your design and building skills.
- Record what went well and what you would like to change.
- Use your recorded information to make changes to your design and then retest your roller coaster model.
- Make sure to watch the videos before you start this project.
- When your project is finished, design a point-based scoring method determined by difficulty level.
- Next, create a scoring sheet to keep track of points earned.
- Now, challenge your friends to a game.
- Make modifications to your design if needed and re-test your game.
- Finally, record your data: design, scoring method, test results, modifications, and re-test results.
True or False: An object that is out of equilibrium will fall over.
True or False: An object that is out of equilibrium will fall over.
True or False: Understanding the concept of equilibrium is important for engineers to design and build structures such as buildings and bridges.
True or False: Understanding the concept of equilibrium is important for engineers to design and build structures such as buildings and bridges.
Rocking the Boat.pdfBuild-a-Balancing-Bot-Buddy.pdf Which ball would bounce higher if each were thrown onto a trampoline, a bowling ball or a baseball? What about on concrete?
Which ball would bounce higher if each were thrown onto a trampoline, a bowling ball or a baseball? What about on concrete?
Bouncing Balls Collisions.pdfSkateboard Disaster.pdfWhy is it that when someone runs into a wall, rail, or other stationary object they can get hurt but the object is fine? Is it because the person and the object experience different amounts of force?
Why is it that when someone runs into a wall, rail, or other stationary object they can get hurt but the object is fine? Is it because the person and the object experience different amounts of force?
Tinkercad Patterns
Tinkercad Patterns
Coding is a skill that increases your ability to problem solve in creative ways. Learning how to code makes students more employable. Coding has become a skill that can almost instantly get new graduates a job in the tech industry.
Coding teaches you how to think critically and apply logic to conquer a challenge. Coding has many practical applications as well, like the room design activity below.
Design Your Dream Room
This lesson will allow you to create your dream room based on the function that you want it to serve.
1. Determine your room type: Kitchen, bath, entertainment, etc.
2. Define the room attributes like clean lines, uncluttered space, industrial or contemporary feel, etc.
3. Pick out materials for your room like carpet or hardwood, curtains or blinds/shades, couches, chairs, etc.
4. Sketch your plan, then create a small scale version out of cardboard.
5. Finally, apply your ideas in Tinkercad and see your room come to life.
Six Point Snowflakes
Six Point Snowflakes
Instructions for these snowflakes were in one of your activity bags. Make one or make them all, but definitely share your unique creation by texting Ms. G a picture 989-802-2067.
How-to-Make-6-Pointed-Paper-Snowflakes.pdf
Paper Board Mosaics
Paper Board Mosaics
Did you know that art & design use a lot of math concepts? Who knew math could be so much fun??? Check this project out (it was included in your last activity bag).
What to do:
Save empty food/product boxes.
Cut the boxes into pieces.
Lay the pieces out in some kind of pattern or picture.
Glue the pieces to a piece of paper/cardstock, painting canvas, large piece of cardboard, etc.
Text a picture to Ms. G @ (989)802-2067. I can't wait to see your design.
Paperboard-Mosaics.pdf
DNA Extraction
DNA Extraction
Ever wonder how scientists extract DNA? In this experiment learn how they extract DNA from something as small as a microbe.
Check out this video to see.
Then try the experiment provided to find out for yourself exactly how it is done.
Share your results with the Ignite Coordinator or Mr. Harwood.
Extracting DNA From Microbes.mp4Microban24_24-Hour Science Experiment_13 plus - color.pdf
What is a Rube Goldberg and why is it important?
What is a Rube Goldberg and why is it important?
Watch the video below to see a very impressive Rube Goldberg and try to identify the primary importance of such a contraption.
Next use the tutorial to build your own.
Then text me a picture or video of your creation (989)802-2067.
Paper Craft
Paper Craft
Did you know that there are hundreds of paper craft projects options out there? I have selected a few to share with you that are fun, easy, and fast. Let me know if you have a paper craft project that you would like to see featured here.
Select one or more of the projects below.
Collect your materials.
Get started.
Text a picture to Ms. G (989)802-2067.
Earn reward points.
Origami Notebook
Origami Notebook
Origami Mobiles went home in some of our recent activity bags. For an extra, easy origami project give the one in the video a try.
Woven paper picture frame
Woven paper picture frame
Need a quick, inexpensive gift for someone? The lesson below provides all the information you need to make it happen. his kit was included in one of your activity bags.
DIY-Paper-woven-photo-frame-fridge-magnet.pdfTriaxial-weaving-canvas.pdfTriaxial Weaving
Triaxial Weaving
Okay, this project will definitely challenge you, but the end result is super cool. Step-by-step instructions with patterns are provided in the lesson. The video will help you visualize the project by showing you technique. If you tackle this activity, keep me updated, it could earn you a whole bunch of reward points.
Tattoo-a-Banana-Oxidation-Art.pdfOxidation through artistry
Oxidation through artistry
If you need a break from the triaxial weaving project, give this activity a shot. The project is easy and teaches a simple, scientific concept. It demonstrates the process of enzymatic browning through oxidation. Sounds complicated I know, but the idea is actually very simple. If you injure the skin (epidermis) of an organism, it will have a reaction (oxidation) when the air (oxygen) hits it, in this case the skin turns brown.
Paper Airplane Challenge
Paper Airplane Challenge
Think paper airplanes are just for kids? Think again, the first video below is from the World Record holder for paper airplane flight.
Watch the first video.
Fold your first plane along with the video or use the print instruction pages provided (4 models are included).
Test your build using the flight test worksheet to record your results.
Use the worksheet to record all of your flight test results.
Watch video #2 to understand the science of flight...it is long but entertaining.
Expand your folding skills with video #3.
Text Ms. G pictures or videos of your planes and test flights (989)802-2067.
Classic-Dart.pdfThe-Defier.pdfManta-Ray.pdfThe-Raptor.pdfAIRPLANE FLIGHT TESTS.docxNow that you are an expert plane folder, try one of these more complicated designs from our world record holder, John Collins.
Now that you are an expert plane folder, try one of these more complicated designs from our world record holder, John Collins.
Don't forget to record your results on the flight test worksheet.
Don't forget to record your results on the flight test worksheet.
Pencil-Eraser-Popsicle-Plane - Instructions.pdfpencil_eraser_popsicle_plane - Template.pdfPencil Eraser Popsicle Plane
Pencil Eraser Popsicle Plane
Now that you have mastered the art of folding the perfect paper airplane, give the eraser glider a try. This is a project that was included in one of your activity bags.
Now that you have mastered the art of folding the perfect paper airplane, give the eraser glider a try. This is a project that was included in one of your activity bags.
PLATONIC SOLID STICK MODEL
PLATONIC SOLID STICK MODEL
Using craft sticks and modeling clay, build this Icosahedron, the video will help a lot along the way. You can refer to the print instructions provided here too. This project was included in one of your activity bags.
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