REQUIRED PROJECT:
Watch some video clips about engineering and shapes.
Conduct a simple experiment to learn about shapes and what makes different shapes stronger than others.
A Better Bridge
CHALLENGE:
Build a bridge using cardboard (CBAM) THAT can support the average student. The bridge must be placed at the door to the room and at least 2 students must be able to safely walk across the bridge without crushing the bridge, or falling down.
Evidence of CBAMs must be clear to see.
STEPS:
[] Watch the project video
[] Follow the design thinking process in the planner completing ALL parts
[] Complete the self evaluation
[] Present your project and post it to your Google Site Portfolio
Choose. a project
Be sure you have all **prerequisite projects done first
Copy and share the project planner to Mr. Molloy (Google Classroom??)
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CHALLENGE:
Design a tower that is able to counteract or absorb the forced of an earthquake. You will research designs used around the world, choose logical materials and attachment methods, Design and build your model. Build an earthquake table to test it and include media of your test in your final post.
STEPS:
[] Watch the project video
[] Follow the design thinking process in the planner completing ALL parts
[] Complete the self evaluation
[] Present your project and post it to your Google Site Portfolio
Water Power
CHALLENGE:
ds of the colonists day to day over many years. Life is more than just survival. To test your ideas, you w
Hurricane Home
CHALLENGE:
Research cutting edge designs and materials used to withstand hurricane winds. Build a model, innovate it to feature something new and useful. Test your model using a strong fan or leaf blower **teacher supervision required**.
STEPS:
[] Watch the project video
[] Follow the design thinking process in the planner completing ALL parts
[] Complete the self evaluation
[] Present your project and post it to your Google Site Portfolio
Martian Mansions
CHALLENGE:
What will homes and workspaces look like when people settle on Mars?
After doing quality research, brainstorm possible options. Consider the needs of the colonists day to day over many years. Life is more than just survival. To test your ideas, you w
STEPS:
[] Watch the project video
[] Follow the design thinking process in the planner completing ALL parts
[] Complete the self evaluation
[] Present your project and post it to your Google Site Portfolio
Water Saver
CHALLENGE:
ds of the colonists day to day over many years. Life is more than just survival. To test your ideas, you w