"You know what you know when you know it; however, the more you know, the less you actually know about it"... R.Dosch
"You know what you know when you know it; however, the more you know, the less you actually know about it"... R.Dosch
September 14, 2026
Monday
Grade 7: Build a Rolling Car (rubric)
Design your car blueprint (sample)
Identify the "basic" materials you will need/have and the sizes of what is being built/used
If time allows, begin organizing materials and sketching out car parts that'll be cut out
Grade 8: Build a Rolling Car (rubric)
Design your car blueprint (sample)
Identify the "basic" materials you will need/have and the sizes of what is being built/used
If time allows, begin organizing materials and sketching out car parts that'll be cut out
Tuesday
Grade 7: Build a Rolling Car (rubric)
Create Slideshow with Blueprint... attach to Google Classroom
All materials should be gathered and cut to size
Find a car design online that you would like to model your design on
Use chromebook to document your blueprint, materials, and inspiration
begin assembly
Grade 8: Build a Propelled Rolling Car (rubric)
Create Slideshow with Blueprint... attach to Google Classroom
All materials should be gathered and cut to size
Use chromebook to document you blueprint and materials
Research a propulsion strategy using either a balloon or rubberband
how will you incorporate it into your design?
Begin assembling the car
Wednesday
Grade 7: Build a Rolling Car (rubric)
Finish designing and begin assembling the car
goal is to have a fully built and functional car that rolls by tomorrow
Grade 8: Build a Propelled Rolling Car (rubric)
Assemble your car so that it can roll
Rolling Car: 100, Non-rolling car: 85
Create and test propulsion mechanism
Begin to design your ramp
Thursday
Grade 7: Build a Rolling Car (rubric)
Assemble your car so that it can roll
Rolling Car: 100, Non-rolling car: 85
Begin assessing how car rolls down ramp and if modifications need to be made
Grade 8: Build a Propelled Rolling Car (rubric)
Finish propulsion system... repeatedly works
car move when propelled: 100; system built but not moving well 85; no movement 70
Begin to design and build your ramp
Friday
Grade 7: Build a Rolling Car (rubric)
create your ramp using the board and place a set parking space on the ground
space should be two inches wider and two inches longer than your built car
record your car going down the ramp and stopping in the parking spot
Finalize slideshow... presentations Monday
Grade 8: Build a Propelled Rolling Car (rubric)
Continue to test and modify (if needed) the propulsion mechanism
Finish your ramp and test your car
Finalize slideshow... presentations Monday
September 21, 2026
Monday
Grade 7: Build a Rolling Car (rubric)
Test your team's car.... Slideshows will be shared today
any info not in the slideshow should be shared orally... grade based on rubric
Grade 8: Build a Rolling Car (rubric)
Test your team's car.... Slideshows will be shared today
any info not in the slideshow should be shared orally... grade based on rubric
Tuesday
Grade 7: Marble Coasters (rubric)
Design a Maze for a Marble to travel through
sketch a paper blueprint
Begin laying out design on maze platform
Grade 8: Projectile Launcher (rubric)
Research the launching mechanism you will be making
Design your blueprint and identify the materials you will be using... What is your THEME?!
Wednesday
Grade 7: Marble Coasters (rubric)
Begin assembling maze
Cut out "walls" to begin adding to platform
Cut out where the opening will go and the path the "bridge" will be
Create Slideshow for project and attach to Google Classroom
Photos should be added to slideshow on "Assembly" slide as a collage
Grade 8: Projectile Launcher (rubric)
Assemble your launcher and projectiles
test to determine abilities: distance and accuracy
take photos for collage of launching mechanism and projectiles
Thursday
Grade 7: Marble Coasters (rubric)
Continue assembling maze
Must Be Done Today:
All walls should be attached; "Bridge should be completed, Theme decorations are almost done
Should be started:
Cup at end placed, starting gate/door is started
Grade 8: Projectile Launcher (rubric)
Assemble your platform and targets
Make sure theme is present
take photos for slideshow
Friday
Grade 7: Marble Coasters (rubric)
Finalize maze
Must Be Done Today:
All walls attached; "Bridge" completed, Cup attached, Gate works, Decorations done
Slideshow completed, Video done and shared with me
Presentations will be Monday
Grade 8: Projectile Launcher (rubric)
Finalize project and slideshow
Record how launcher works...show targets being hit by projectiles
Slideshow should have images and video submitted for Monday's presentation
September 28, 2026
Monday
Grade 7: Marble Coasters (rubric)
Share Marble Maze in class... grade is based on rubric
Grade 8: Projectile Launcher (rubric)
Share Projectile Launcher and Targets in class... grade is based on rubric
Tuesday
Grade 7: Box Noggin (rubric)
Introduce how a cube is made... show shape nets
Research a character you would like to create (ideas)
Begin sketching face
Grade 8: String Bridge (rubric)
Warm-up: Bridge Challenge... using 1 piece of paper and two cups to support a weight
Research types of bridges... identify one you would want to create
design your bridge on paper
identify materials you will use to construct the bridge
Wednesday
Grade 7: Box Noggin (rubric)
Finish drawing/coloring face of your chosen character
Begin body design... color torso then begin arms and legs
Grade 8: String Bridge (rubric)
Collect your materials and begin assembling the bridge
recommended to begin supports as well to suspend bridge from
Thursday
Grade 7: Box Noggin (rubric)
Finish coloring your character's body
begin cutting and assembling your character... head should be attached to torso and move
Grade 8: String Bridge (rubric)
Finish assembling your bridge and test support system
create a way to raise and lower
Create background for the bridge... have 3-dimensional components
Friday
Grade 7: Box Noggin (rubric)
Finish the assembly of your character... head and arms should move using brass fasteners
Create the virtual version of your character using Canva AI (or an AI at home)
Based on your digital creation... begin your background and props
Grade 8: String Bridge (rubric)
Finish assembling your bridge and test support system
Create background for the bridge... have 3-dimensional components
Finalize your slideshow
October 5, 2026
Monday
Grade 7: Box Noggin (rubric)
Create your background and props... project should be fully assembled by end of today
Grade 8: String Bridge (rubric)
Share your bridge projects with the class... graded using rubric
Tuesday
Grade 7: Box Noggin (rubric)
Create a single slide showing your final project as well as your digital version
submit collage in Google Classroom
Share projects with class... graded using rubric
Grade 8: Animation Project
Create a digital animation using Google Classroom (rubric and requirements)
with partner plan what story you will be telling... will it be digital or hand drawn?
samples: dancing, super mario, mega man, sonic, sponge bob, powerpuff girls
Digital: 10 slides done by today Drawn: 2 drawings completed by today
Wednesday
Grade 7: Genetically Modified Organism (AI)
GMO: Create your own genetically modified organism details and grading criteria
Individually identify what attributes you would feel could make the "perfect" organism
genetic modification (slides 1-8)
research/identify living organisms whose traits are "good"...
Grade 8: Stop-Motion Animation
Continue your animation project (rubric and requirements)
Digital: 40-50 slides done by today Drawn: 6-10 drawings completed by today
Thursday
Grade 7: Genetically Modified Organism (AI)
GMO: Create your own genetically modified organism details and grading criteria
research/identify living organisms whose traits are "good"...
Create a digital collage (Google slide) that identifies all the "best" traits an organism can have
Utilize AI to create the creature in its environment
Grade 8: Animation Project
Continue your animation project... digital or hand-drawn (rubric and requirements)
Digital: 70-90 slides done by today Drawn: 12-15 drawings completed by today
Friday
Grade 7: Genetically Modified Organism (AI)
GMO: Share your Genetically Modified Organism with the Class details and grading criteria
Finalize slideshows in preparation to share on Tuesday (No school Monday)
Grade 8: Animation Project
Finalize your animation project... digital or hand-drawn (rubric and requirements)
Digital: minimum of 100 slides done Drawn: minimum of 18 drawings completed
Presentations will be Tuesday (No school Monday)... finalize project and submit
October 12, 2026
Monday
No School Today... Enjoy your day off!
Tuesday
Grade 7: Genetically Modified Organism (AI)
Share GMO project... graded as per rubric details and grading criteria
Grade 8: Animation Project
Share animation project... graded as per rubric (rubric and requirements)
Wednesday
Grade 7: Rubik's Cube
Begin exploring the cube
Learn to make the Daisy today
Grade 8: Rubik's Cube
Begin exploring the cube
Learn to make the Daisy today
Thursday
Grade 7: Rubik's Cube
Make the Daisy to begin class
Learn to make the white side and Level 1 (bottom)
Grade 8: Rubik's Cube
Make the Daisy to begin class
Learn to make the white side and Level 1 (bottom)
Friday
Grade 7: Rubik's Cube
Make the white side and Level 1 (bottom)
Learn to complete Level 2 (middle)
Grade 8: Rubik's Cube
Make the white side and Level 1 (bottom)
Learn to complete Level 2 (middle)
October 19, 2026
Monday
Grade 7: Rubik's Cube... Major Assessment (may use notes)
Make the Daisy... grade 70
Make the Daisy and then the white side with Level 1 (bottom).... grade 85
Make the Daisy, the white side with Level 1 (bottom), and then Level 2 (middle)... grade 100
Grade 8: Rubik's Cube... Major Assessment (may use notes)
Make the Daisy... grade 70
Make the Daisy and then the white side with Level 1 (bottom).... grade 85
Make the Daisy, the white side with Level 1 (bottom), and then Level 2 (middle)... grade 100
Tuesday
Grade 7: Rubik's Cube
Complete the cube by finishing Level 3 (top)
Grade 8: Rubik's Cube
Complete the cube by finishing Level 3 (top)
Wednesday
Grade 7: Rubik's Cube... Final Assessment (may use notes)
Make the Daisy... grade 70
Make the Daisy and then the white side with Level 1 (bottom).... grade 80
Make the Daisy, the white side with Level 1 (bottom), and then Level 2 (middle)... grade 90
Complete the cube... grade 100
Grade 8: Rubik's Cube... Final Assessment (may use notes)
Make the Daisy... grade 70
Make the Daisy and then the white side with Level 1 (bottom).... grade 80
Make the Daisy, the white side with Level 1 (bottom), and then Level 2 (middle)... grade 90
Complete the cube... grade 100
Thursday
Grade 7: Catapult Challenge
Lego Challenge: create a structure based on a peer's description
building according to directions
Strategy behind the game of Angry Birds "harmful birds"
Slideshow explaining the science behind catapults
Grade 8: Table Top Game (requirements)
Brainstorm with partner a game you could build for the class (examples)
Plan Design, materials needed, rules
begin to collect and organize materials
Friday
Grade 7: Catapult Challenge
Research how to build a catapult... look up different ideas/designs (requirements)
determine your materials and how many you will need for your design:
we have popsicle sticks, rubberbands, plastic spoon, straws, paper
create notes for design steps and try to assemble catapult to make sure your design is buildable
Grade 8: Table Top Game (requirements)
begin assembling table-top game
make sure you have a true plan for a movable part
October 26, 2026
Monday
Grade 7: Catapult Challenge
look over your design plan for building, with the set materials (requirements)
Finish your catapult assembly
begin designing target structure
Grade 8: Table Top Game (requirements)
Continue assembling table-top game
test the movable part
Tuesday
Grade 7: Catapult Challenge
Finalize your platform and targets to be struck by the projectile (requirements)
Finish slideshow documentation
Grade 8: Table Top Game (requirements)
Finalize the assembling of the table-top game
Finish up the slideshow... make sure you have images, video, and game cover
Wednesday
Grade 7: Catapult Challenge
Present your catapult and targets to the class,,, grading as per rubric (requirements)
Grade 8: Table Top Game (requirements)
Present your game to the class,,, grading as per rubric
Thursday
Grade 7: Build Me Something (rubric)
Research an idea that you want to try and make
Create a slideshow that identifies your inspiration
Begin creating your design/blueprint and identify what materials you will need
Grade 8: Paper Airplanes
Research and Design at least two paper airplanes
We will test designs tomorrow: Accuracy, distance, and hangtime
Friday
Grade 7: Build Me Something (rubric)
Begin working on your project... start the building process
collect materials... Make sure you have planned for a movable component
Grade 8: Paper Airplanes
If needed, take 5 minutes to quickly make a plane
Test designs: Accuracy, distance, and hangtime... class competition
1st: 100 2nd: 96 3rd: 92 4th: 88 5th: 84 6th-last: 80
(grades may be lower if effort is questionable
November 2, 2026
Monday
No School Today: Fall Break...Enjoy!
Tuesday
No School Today: Fall Break...Enjoy!
Wednesday
No School Today: Fall Break...Enjoy!
Thursday
No School Today: Fall Break...Enjoy!
Friday
No School Today: Fall Break...Enjoy!
November 9, 2026
Monday
Warm-up:
Grade 7: Build Me Something (rubric)
Continue working on your project
Make sure you have begun testing the ability of your movable component
Grade 8:
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Tuesday
Grade 7: Build Me Something (rubric)
Continue working on your project
Make sure your projects progress is being document in your slideshow
Thursday is your Last Day to work on this... make sure color and design POPS!!!!
Grade 8:
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Wednesday
No School Today: Enjoy your day off!
Thursday
Grade 7: Build Me Something (rubric)
Finalize your project
Submit your work in Google Classroom
Presentations are tomorrow
Grade 8:
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Friday (Last Day of the Marking Period)
Grade 7: Build Me Something (rubric)
Share your project.. grade will be based on the rubric
Grade 8:
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