4th Quarter Calendar

WEDNESDAY, 6/13/18

Objective: Students completed their drawings and final group evaluation for the Mars Project.
Student groups received the Jacobs judging feedback forms for their group.
Students doing College Now completed the final proficiency test.
Students first completed this Mars Lander Group Evaluation #3.
Students were given the period to finish their Mars Project drawings. Drawings should be turned in as a group.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Mars Project Group Evaluation #3 (DUE Today)

MONDAY, 6/11/18

Objective: Students completed poster presentations for the Mars Lander Project at Jacobs Engineering.
Schedule:
9:40 AM -- Meet in F12 to load on buses.
10:00 AM -- arrive at Jacobs.
10:30 AM -- all posters and materials set up by student groups.
10:30 - 11:00 AM -- peer review of one another's posters (3 each, forms to be handed out).
11:00 - 11:30 AM -- lunch
11:30 - 12:50 PM -- Judge interviews with student groups.
12:50 - 1:10 PM -- wrap-up and clean-up.
1:10 - 1:25 PM -- return to CV for 7th Period.
Students were given the period to practice presenting their posters to judges at Jacobs for Monday. All students should be knowledgeable about all topics on the poster. A portion of the assessment will measure the level of participation of all students during the presentation. One student SHOULD NOT answer all questions or do most of the talking.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Peer Review of three posters (DUE Today)

FRIDAY, 6/8/18

Objective: Students practiced their presentations for the Mars Lander Project.
ANNOUNCEMENT: For Monday,
All students (both 3rd and 5th Periods) should come to the classroom (F12) by 9:40 AM. Be sure to bring a sack lunch.
Students were given the period to practice presenting their posters to judges at Jacobs for Monday. All students should be knowledgeable about all topics on the poster. A portion of the assessment will measure the level of participation of all students during the presentation. One student SHOULD NOT answer all questions or do most of the talking.

ASSIGNED WORK:

WEDNESDAY, 6/6/18

Objective: Students finished their posters for the Mars Lander Project.
The "Best Artistic Presentation" and "Best Looking Target" awards were selected today while students worked on their posters.
PDF versions of posters should be named using this format: "3-5 Final Poster" would be for 3rd Period, Group #5. Posters should be placed within this Google Folder: Final Poster Google Folder.
Students were given the period to work on their poster files. PDF versions of all posters should be given to Mr. K by the end of the period.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MONDAY, 6/4/18

Objective: Students launched their rockets.
LAUNCH DAY for the Mars Project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Student teams should turn in their equipment scorecards as well as a scoring rubric for the project with the first two sections completed. (DUE Today)

FRIDAY, 6/1/18

Objective: Students continued to move toward having two working rockets,.
Students were given the period to work on their project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

WEDNESDAY, 5/30/18

Objective: Students continued to move toward having two working rockets.
Announcement: the launchers will be available after school on Friday.
Announcement: the shop and the launchers will be available on Saturday from 9 AM until 1 PM. Anyone coming on Saturday must help with clean-up.
These Mars Project Poster Guidelines were discussed. The following example posters from previous years are just that -- examples. These six examples were NOT selected because these posters received perfect scores or satisfied all of the criteria. Rather, these should serve as examples in order to get you started in creating your own poster. Which do you like? Why? Which do you not like? Why? Answer these questions and you will have a great start on your poster.
Poster Example #1
Poster Example #2
Poster Example #3
Poster Example #4
Poster Example #5
Poster Example #6
Deadlines:

Launch Day: 6/4 (lander -- best version, transport, transport score card, and target must be ready to go).
Electronic PDF Version of the Poster -- end of the period on 6/6
Group Journal -- will be checked on 6/11 at Jacobs Engineering, during the poster presentations.
Drawings -- DUE 6/13

College Now Students -- be looking at the webpage -- don't miss deadlines. And be aware that your final assessment takes place in class on 6/13.
Students completed this Mars Project Evaluation #2.
Students were given the period to work on their project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Mars Project Evaluation #2 (DUE TODAY)
Electronic, PDF version of the poster (DUE 6/6, end of the period)
Group Journal (DUE 6/11, at Jacobs Engineering)
Drawings (DUE 6/13, end of the period)

FRIDAY, 5/25/18

Objective: Students continued to move toward having two working rockets,.
Students were given the period to work on their project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

WEDNESDAY, 5/23/18

Objective: Students continued to move toward having two working rockets, but also finding a way to leverage mentor understanding.
Jacobs mentors were here and talked with student groups.
The launchers were made available after school until 6:30 PM.
Students were given the period to work on their project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MONDAY, 5/21/18

Objective: Students continued to move toward having two working rockets, but also finding a way to leverage mentor understanding.
Students were reminded to submit their questions via the linked form.
Students were given the period to work on their project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

WEDNESDAY, 5/16/18

Objective: Students continued to move toward having two working rockets, but also finding a way to leverage mentor understanding.
By the end of the period on Monday, 5/21 each group is to complete this Mentor Question Form. Jacobs mentors will return to class on Wednesday, May 23rd. This form is designed to help you consider questions you currently have on your lander/transport design, testing scheme, target construction, and other things that will help you leverage your mentor's experience and understanding. Each group is to submit four non-trivial questions or concerns by Monday. Questions will be graded. Trivial questions placed on the form merely to complete the assignment will receive no credit (i.e. what color do you believe will be most pleasing to the eye?). Your questions should attempt to utilize your mentor's technical, problem-solving understanding.
Group timelines were checked and graded today.
Students were given the remainder of the period to work on their project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Mentor Question Form completed (DUE by the end of the period on Monday, 5/21)

MONDAY, 5/14/18

Objective: Students continued to move toward having two working rockets.
Students were given the remainder of the period to work on their project.

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FRIDAY, 5/11/18

Objective: Students will understand how Logger Pro software and captured video can aide with the estimating of velocities and heights of launched rockets.
Students who have not completed Group Evaluation #1 should do so ASAP -- especially if you were listening to Mr. K explain the quiz on Wednesday.
Safety glasses must be worn when out near the launchers at the track.
These Using Video and LoggerPro to Measure Tmes and Velocities notes were discussed for the first portion of the class period.
Students are to get these sheets initialed as they use tools. This Mars Lander Equipment Scorecard should be kept in the group's journal and should be presented to the instructors on launch day. Each group was given one hardcopy of this form in class.
Students were given the remainder of the period to work on their project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

WEDNESDAY, 5/9/18

Objective: Students will understand how regression analysis can be helpful in developing a model for their transport system and how the model can be used to assist with calibration.
Announcement: Woodworking students will be helping Mr. K saw logs on Monday during class. Groups need to plan accordingly.
These Regression Analysis Class Notes were discussed for the first portion of the class period.
Example spreadsheet used in the Regression Analysis discussion.
Anyone who earned less than 4/5 on Monday's quiz listened to Mr. K's solution and explanation. There will be another quiz.
Students completed this Mars Lander Group Evaluation #1 before starting work today.
If you don't know your Group #, look here: Mars Project Filament Usage and Group Numbers.
Students were given the remainder of the period to work on their project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Complete Mars Lander Group Evaluation #1 (DUE TODAY)

MONDAY, 5/7/18

Objective: Students moved forward on their Mars Project designs.
The launcher will be set up starting today. Students need to wear safety glasses when near the launchers. The launchers will be shut down with 10 minutes to go in class to allow for clean-up.
Students completed a warm-up problem -- that was graded. If you were gone today, come in ASAP when you can to complete the quiz.
Students were allowed to use the period to work on their rockets. Students were encouraged to get vehicles made ASAP so that testing and trials can begin.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Warm-Up Quiz (DUE Today)

WEDNESDAY, 5/2/18

Objective: Students will meet their Jacobs Engineering mentor and will move forward on their Mars Project designs.
Students were given the period to work on their project. At some point in the period, students met with their mentors.

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MONDAY, 4/30/18

Objective: Students will understand how to determine the kinetic energy and gravitational potential energy that physical objects have.
New paper 3D printer queues have been made and are ready for use. New online folders exist as well.
Students are to print this Jacobs Engineering Field Trip Permission Slip, have their parents sign it, and return it on 5/2. A small score will be entered if the slip is returned on time.
Students will meet their Jacob's mentor on Wednesday (a slight change from the original timeline). Students should have their preliminary designs drawn out and teams should be prepared to "sell" their ideas to their mentors on Wednesday.
Students completed a warm-up problem regarding energy. After showing an instructor a successful solution, they were allowed to start work for the day. If you were gone today, you should complete this problem within your personal journal. If you fail to get the correct answer on your own, come in to get some assistance.
Students were given the period to work on their project.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Return this Jacobs Engineering Field Trip Permission Slip signed (DUE 5/2)

FRIDAY, 4/27/18

Objective: Students will understand how to determine the kinetic energy and gravitational potential energy that physical objects have.
Mr. K discussed kinetic energy and gravitational energy, and further discussed quantities that will need to be measured in order to arrive at estimates for the Mars Lander Project.
Energy and Measurement Notes for the Mars Project.
Students were given the remainder of the period to work on their project. At the end of the period, students were reminded that everyone should be given a concrete homework assignment to complete before next class. What is produced for this assignment should be placed within the group's binder on Monday.

ASSIGNED WORK:

WEDNESDAY, 4/25/18

Objective: Students will understand the forces that act upon rockets and projectiles, as well as the characteristics of a rocket that impacts its flight.
Robert Braibish with Jacobs Engineering provided a short lecture on his experiences with rockets. These tips will be helpful as you decide to initiate your design process. Jacobs Rocket Presentation.
Students participated in a hands-on portion of the lecture today in an effort to help students develop initial designs for both their landers as well as their transport systems.

ASSIGNED WORK:

MONDAY, 4/23/18

Objective: Students will understand dimensional analysis and the use of units and unit conversions when solving problems.
Games / clocks that have not been taken home yet should be taken today.
The use of quantities and their units will be important in completing portions of the Mars Lander Project. To assist students with this portion of the project, Mr. K went over the concept of dimensional analysis and unit conversions. The technique demonstrated today will be important to learn now, if you do not already know it, for it will be used again in any future science or engineering class you take in the future. Class Notes on Dimensional Analysis and Unit Conversions.
Students started the Unit Conversion Worksheet. This is to be completed as homework and turned in at the beginning of class on Monday.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Unit Conversion Worksheet (DUE 4/25 at the beginning of class)

WEDNESDAY, 4/18/18

Objective: Students will organize themselves for work on the final class project.
Students who know they will be gone on 6/11 and will not be present for presentations to Jacobs are to come talk with their instructors BEFORE becoming members of a group.
The first order of business today was to establish project groups and a timeline by which the group is going to attempt to complete the project. Team formation must be approved by the instructors. Yes -- you must justify to the instructors why your group will successfully be able to complete all of the project tasks with the skills of your group members. Students will complete this Mars Project Team Formation Form and then present it to your instructors for their approval and to receive their initials.
Next, students were to work on developing a timeline -- basically a list of goals to shoot for. Groups were to do this by:

Reading the hardcopy of the project guidelines and score sheet handed out in class on Monday, and circling, underlining, highlighting, or otherwise marking EVERYTHING on these documents that must be completed or turned in.
Completing this Mars Project Timeline Form (you will need to save a copy to our Drive before you can edit it).
Getting this Mars Project Timeline Form initialled and approved by an instructor.

Groups completing these first two activities were allowed to complete mock-up trials testing various techniques for causing unique motion for objects (like their landers) that fall through the air to better identify possible options for the design of their landers.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Mars Project Team Formation Form (DUE TODAY)
Mars Project Timeline Form (DUE TODAY)

MONDAY, 4/16/18

Objective: Students will understand the challenges of the final class project.
Students turned in their Diaper Lab Part 2 at the beginning of class.
Ben Herman with Jacobs Engineering was here to introduce the next class project. In this project, Jacobs engineers will role play as a client who is looking for an engineering company (your group) to help finish design details for human habitation on Mars. In order to select an engineering consulting firm (such as your group), they are asking for prototype models of a lander and a transport system to be built. Eventually, you will present your models and the rest of your proposal to Jacobs Engineering judges on 6/11.
Jacobs Engineering Introduction PowerPoint Presentation -- The Mars Lander Project.
After Mr. Herman's presentation, students were shown the launching apparatus to be used for this project.
Here are the Project Guidelines for the Mars Lander Project.
Here is the Mars Lander Scoring Rubric that will be used to assess the Mars Lander Project.
Following this, students were allowed to use the computer labs and their remaining time to research techniques for causing falling objects to spin or otherwise move in interesting ways.
As homework, students are to read the hardcopy of the project guidelines and score sheet handed out in class, and circling, underlining, highlighting, or otherwise marking EVERYTHING on these documents that must be completed or turned in. You will use your marked-up hardcopies on Wednesday.

ASSIGNED WORK:

Mark every thing that is to be turned in on the hardcopy of both the Guidelines and Scoring Rubric handed out in class (DUE 4/18 at the beginnning of class)

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