Week #3 TCOB: Final Design Sketch

Large Group: Overview (5-10 min)

·         Constraints (Revisited) FAHY

·         Funding / Materials Update SASSANO / PORTER

·         Today’s Requirements (FAHY)

·         Final Design Sketch (PATTERSON)

Small Groups: (60 min)

·         Show 4 Possible Design Sheet with simple machines to teacher. (Students who do not have 4 Possible Design Sheet checked by 10:10 will receive a zero for the sheet and report to Mr. Patterson and Mr. Fahy.)

·         Students who have finished 4 Possible Design Sheet will receive the Final Design Sheet. Students are construct a high quality diagram and detailed list of materials, including a price list.

·         STUDENTS MUST HAVE FINAL DESIGN SHEET AND MATERIALS LIST APPROVED BY MR. PATTERSON BEFORE YOU LEAVE FOR CHRISTMAS BREAK.

·         A- HUNT A5

·         B- SASSANO A6

·         C- MICHAUD A7

·         D-OAKLEY A8

FINAL PROJECT IDEA DUE THURSDAY 12/22

Week #2 TCOB: Adapting to Mystery Constraint

9:30 Large Group:

·         Mystery Constraints Revealed (FAHY .ppt)

·         Examples of Adaptation (FAHY/PATTERSON)

·         Explain Rotations and Binder Requirements

9:45 Small Group Rotations: Brainpop and Quiz (8 Minutes Each)

·         A- HUNT -Lever A5 (to A6)

·         B- SASSANO -Inclined Plane A6 (to A7)

·         C- MICHAUD -Wheel and Axle A7 (to A8)

·         D-OAKLEY –Pulley A8 (to A5)

·         End Rotation in Original Groups

10:15 Original Small Group:

·         Adapt existing designs to new constraints

·         Handout Final Design Sheets

·         Finalize Final Project Idea

10:39 4th Period

Week #1 TCOB Kickoff

9:30 Large Group:

• Project Overview
• Design Statement and Constraints
• Mystery Constraint

9 :45 Small Groups: (Science Lab Groups)

Group A: A-5 Hunt

Group B: A-6 Sassano

Group C: A-7 Michaud

Group D: A-8 Oakley / Porter

Research Sites: Write down solution ideas, notes, sketches etc. on Research / Brainstorm Page

• http://www.instructables.com/
• http://www.makeprojects.com/
• http://www.craftzine.com/

Decide on 4 Possible Solutions on Possible Solution Page

10:30 Large Group: Reveal Mystery Constraint