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Bridge Busters Project

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Bridge Busters ProjectDESIGN  CHALLENGEDESIGN  CHALLENGE

>>  Design  and  build  the  lightest  bridge  that  will  hold  the  most  weight  for  30  seconds.>>  Design  and  build  the  lightest  bridge  that  will  hold  the  most  weight  for  30  seconds.

Criteria Constraints

Your  bridge  must:• be  made  en(rely  of  balsa  wood  and  glue• fit  on  a  cardboard  base  15  x  35  cm  (see  Figure  1)• have  a  4  cm  square  cut  out   in  the  the  center  (see  Figure  2)  

for  tes(ng  purposes  (see  Figure  3)• be  MORE  THAN  5  cm  high• be  AT  LEAST  4  cm  wide• have  two  sides• have    a  deck  (roadway)

Your  bridge  must  stay  within  these  boundaries• the   bridge   founda(on   must   touch   only   the   cardboard  

inside  the  two  5  cm  squares  (see  Figure  2)• the  width  of  the  deck  must   allow  a  toy  car   to  go   from  one  

side  the  other• the  height  of  the  deck  from   the  base  must   allow  a  model  

boat  to  pass  underneath  the  middle  of  the  bridge

Approved  Materials Key  Points

• balsa  wood• wood  glue• string

*NOTE:  Materials  will   NOT  be  given  out   un(l  a  drawing  with  different  views  of   the  design   choice   is   submiFed.  Points  will  be   lost   if   replacement   parts   are   needed   and   if   tools   and  materials  are  improperly  used/stored.

.Fewer  pieces  mean  fewer  problems  Design  for  strength  at  the  load  points. Joints   are   cri(cal   parts   of   any   bridge   design.   Poor   joint  

construcOon  can  greatly  weaken  the  bridge

• balsa  wood• wood  glue• string

*NOTE:  Materials  will   NOT  be  given  out   un(l  a  drawing  with  different  views  of   the  design   choice   is   submiFed.  Points  will  be   lost   if   replacement   parts   are   needed   and   if   tools   and  materials  are  improperly  used/stored.

Key  Terms

• balsa  wood• wood  glue• string

*NOTE:  Materials  will   NOT  be  given  out   un(l  a  drawing  with  different  views  of   the  design   choice   is   submiFed.  Points  will  be   lost   if   replacement   parts   are   needed   and   if   tools   and  materials  are  improperly  used/stored. DeflecOon:   the   amount   of   bend   in   the   middle   of   the  

bridge.       Compression:   a   force   that   pushes   or   squeezes   object  

together.                                                                                                                         Load:  the  weight  of  objects  on  a  structure. Span:  the  distance  between  two  bridge  supports.   Truss:  a  rigid,  triangular  structure. Tension-­‐  a  fore  that  pulls  or  stretches  objects  apart.

• DemonstraOon  Day

DeflecOon:   the   amount   of   bend   in   the   middle   of   the  bridge.      

Compression:   a   force   that   pushes   or   squeezes   object  together.                                                                                                                        

Load:  the  weight  of  objects  on  a  structure. Span:  the  distance  between  two  bridge  supports.   Truss:  a  rigid,  triangular  structure. Tension-­‐  a  fore  that  pulls  or  stretches  objects  apart.

Each  bridge  will  be  loaded  in  the  middle  un(l   it  fails  (evidence  of   failure   is   a   cracking   sound   or   a   deflec(on   of  1cm  on   the  roadway   at   the   center   of   the   bridge).   The   bridge   will   be  evaluated  using  the  B.E.V.  formula  below.

DeflecOon:   the   amount   of   bend   in   the   middle   of   the  bridge.      

Compression:   a   force   that   pushes   or   squeezes   object  together.                                                                                                                        

Load:  the  weight  of  objects  on  a  structure. Span:  the  distance  between  two  bridge  supports.   Truss:  a  rigid,  triangular  structure. Tension-­‐  a  fore  that  pulls  or  stretches  objects  apart.

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STEP  1:  IdenOfy  the  Need STEP  2:  Research  

STEP  3:  Describe  some  possible  soluOons

STEP  4:  Describe  the  best  possible  soluOon

STEP  5:  Construct  a  prototypeSTEP  6:  Test  &  Evaluate  the  prototype

STEP  7:  Communicate  the  SoluOon

STEP  8:  Redesign

We   were   asked   to  come   up  with  a   new   design   for   the   dashboard  in  next  year’s  model  of  Ford’s  top-­‐selling  sport  u<lity  vehicle.

We   looked  at  dashboard  designs  of  other   sport  u<lity  vehicles  from  the  past  and  present  and  from  all  different  manufacturers.

We   brainstormed   all   the   different   ways   that   we   could   design   a  dashboard  and  thought  about  the  materials  we  could  use.  We  made  a  bunch   of   mini,   3D   drawings   showing   different   ways   it   could   be  aCached  and  fastened  to  the  inside  of  the  vehicle.

We   looked  at   our  drawings  and  the   project  criteria   and  chose   the   best  idea.   Next,   we   made   a   detailed,   measured  drawing   showing   different  views  of  the  dashboard  from  the  front,  back,  boCom,    sides  and  top.

We   used  our   measured   drawing   to   make   an   exact   prototype   of   the  dashboard.

We  examined  the  prototype  for  any  defects  and  tested  it  to  make  sure  it  was  the  right  size  and  would  fit  inside  a  sport  u<lity  vehicle.

We   sent  the  dashboard  to  Ford  motor  company  and  asked  them   if  it  fit  their   requirements,   liked  the  way  it   looked  and  had  any   sugges<ons  for  improving  it.

We  used  the  feedback  from  Ford  motor  company  to  make  changes  in  the  dashboard  and  drawings  and  were  proud  to  see  our  dashboard  design  in  thousands  of  sport  u<lity  vehicles  the  following  year.

THE  ENGINEERING  DESIGN  PROCESS

LEARNING  TARGET:  I  CAN  describe  and  explain  how  engineers  solve  problems.

>>  I’LL  PROVE  I  CAN  DO  THIS  by  pretending  I’m  part  of  a  team  that  designed  ONE  of  these  devices:night  light,  toaster  oven,  mechanical  pencil,  surWoard,  alarm  clock,  and  describe  how  we  did  it.>>  I’LL  KNOW  I’M  SUCCESSFUL  when  my  descrip(on  for  each  step  follows  and  sounds  like  the  example.

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RESEARCH

LEARNING  TARGET:  I  CAN  describe  and  explain  the  characterisOcs  of  different  bridges.

>>  I’LL  PROVE  I  CAN  DO  THIS  by  diagraming  the  forces  that  act  on  each  type  of  bridge,  and  explain  how  the  forces  of  tension,  compression  torsion,  bending  and  sheer  affect  the  performance  of  bridges.>>  I’LL  KNOW  I’M  SUCCESSFUL  when  my  each  bridge  diagram  has  labeled  arrows  showing  how  different  forces  act  on  it.

Go   to  the   following  website:  hFp://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/bridge/index.html.  Click  the  link  “Bridge  Basics.”   This  link  will  take  you   through  each  bridge  and  demonstrate  how  the  forces  act   on   each  type  of  bridge.  Diagram   these  forces  on   the  bridges  below  and  give  a  brief  wriFen  descrip(on  of  how  the  bridge  works.

 >BEAM  Bridge:  Diagram  the  and  label  these  forces:compression;  tension.

What  is  a  BEAM  bridge?

How  does  it  work  and  stand  up  to  forces?

 >TRUSS  Bridge:  Diagram  the  and  label  these  forces:compression;  tension

What  is  a  TRUSS  bridge?

How  does  it  work  and  stand  up  to  forces?

 >  ARCH  Bridge:  Diagram  the  and  label  these  forces:compression;  tension.

What  is  an  ARCH  bridge?

How  does  it  work  and  stand  up  to  forces?

 >  SUSPENSION  Bridge:Diagram  the  and  label  these  forces:compression;  tension.

What  is  a  SUSPENSION  bridge?

How  does  it  work  and  stand  up  to  forces?

Go   to  this  link:  hFp://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bridge/build.html.    Learn  more  about  each  type  of  bridge  by  clicking  the  bridge  type  and  when  you’re  ready,  see  if  you  can  build  a  bridge.

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OPEN  RESPONSE

       LEARNING  TARGET:  I  CAN  idenOfy  different  types  of  bridges  and  explain  how  forces  affect  them

>>  I’LL  PROVE  I  CAN  DO  THIS  by  wri(ng  a  complete  response  to  the  ques(on  below.>>  I’LL  KNOW  I’M  SUCCESSFUL  when  my  response  answers  EACH  part  of  the  ques(on.

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 The  diagram  below  shows  the  supports  of  a  proposed  bridge.

 a.  Iden(fy  which  of  the  bridges  A-­‐D  if  built  from  one  support  to  the  other,  would  hold  the  heaviest  load.

 b.  Iden(fy  the  forces  that  are  involved.

 c.  Explain  why  the  bridge  you  chose  in  part  a  would  hold  the  heaviest  load  

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ISOMETRIC  DRAWINGS

LEARNING  TARGET:  I  CAN  make  ISOMETRIC  drawings  to  communicate  my  ideas.

>>  I’LL  PROVE  I  CAN  DO  THIS  by  making  six  isometric  or  3D  drawings  that  show  possible  solu(ons  for  this  project’s  design  challenge.(Do  it  on-­‐line  <  hFp://connectedmath.msu.edu/CD/Grade6/Ruins/index.html>)>>  I’LL  KNOW  I’M  SUCCESSFUL  when  my  drawings  look  like  the  example  below  and  have  a  list  of  their  advantages  and  disadvantages  to  the  right  of  each  drawing.

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ENGINEERING

THE  BEST  POSSIBLE  SOLUTION

                                           Prototype  #  _____          Explain  your  reasons  for  this  choice.

I  think  this  prototype  is  the  best  possible  solu8on  to  this  design  challenge  for  the  following  reasons:

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CHOOSING  THE  BEST  POSSIBLE  SOLUTION

LEARNING  TARGET:  I  CAN  choose  and  explain  the  best  way  to  solve  a  design  problem.

>>  I’LL  PROVE  I  CAN  DO  THIS  by  iden(fying  which  prototype  I’m  going  to  build  and  give  at  least  three  convincing  reasons  why  I  think  it’s  the  best  solu(on  to  this  design  challenge.>>  I’LL  KNOW  I’M  SUCCESSFUL  when  I  have  three  clear,  specific  reasons  with  suppor(ng  details.

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LEFT  SIDE  VIEW RIGHT  SIDE  VIEW

TOP  VIEW   BOTTOM  VIEW  

                   ORTHOGRAPHIC  DRAWINGS

                         LEARNING  TARGET:  I  CAN  provide  all  the  informaOon  needed  to  build  a  prototype.

>>  I’LL  PROVE  I  CAN  DO  THIS  by  drawing  the  prototype  I’m  going  to  build  from  six  different  views.>>  I’LL  KNOW  I’M  SUCCESSFUL  when  each  drawing  has:  1)  ___the  correct  view  that  uses  most  of  the  space,    2)___sharp,  clean  lines  that  are  NOT  drawn  by  hand,  3)  ___  labels  and  measurements.                                                                                                                                                  >>These  drawings  CANNOT  BE  CHANGED  once  construcOon  has  begun!

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ENGINEERINGPUTTING  THINGS  TOGETHER

LEARNING  TARGET:  I  CAN  idenOfy  and  explain  how  to  choose  &  use  tools  and  materials.

>>  I’LL  PROVE  I  CAN  DO  THIS  by  lis(ng  specific  examples  of  how  the  tools  and  materials  listed  below  can  be  used  on  my  prototype  OR  something  I’ve  built  before  OR  something  that’s  in  my  home.>>  I’LL  KNOW  I’M  SUCCESSFUL  when  I  have  three  clear,  specific  reasons  that  are  supported  with  details.

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 Materials Use  in  my  prototype  OR  something  else.(Examples  at:  h7p://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/lab/forces.html)

Why  this  is  a  good  choice

Hardness

This  type  of  materials  will  resist  cuts,  scratches  and  

dents.

Ex:  granite  for  kitchen  counter  tops Ex:  it  won’t  get  dented  if  you  drop  something  on  it

ElasOcity

This  type  of  material  can  be    stretched    and    will  return  to  its  original  size  and  

shape.

PlasOcity

This  type  of  material  can  flow  into  a  new  shape  under  pressure  and  will  remain  in  that  shape.

StrengthThis  type  of  material  can  be  stretched,  squeezed  or  

twisted  without  breaking.

Toughness

This  type  of  material  will  resist  breaking.

FaOgue

This  type  of  material  can  be  repeatedly  flexed  or  bent  

without  breaking.  

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ENGINEERINGBUILDING  A  PROTOTYPE

                           LEARNING  TARGET:  I  CAN  build  a  prototype  that  works  and  solves  a  human  problem

>>  I’LL  PROVE  I  CAN  DO  THIS  by  using  the  approved  tools  and  materials  for  this  project  to  build  a  prototype  that  looks  like  my  orthographic  drawings.>>  I’LL  KNOW  I’M  SUCCESSFUL  when  I  have  a  prototype  that  meets  the  criteria  and  looks  like  a  finished  product  without  any  loose  parts,  damaged  or  rough  surfaces  and  globs  of  glue,  and  holds  together  without  needing  repairs.

1  Sketch  out  one  side  of  your  bridge  on  paper.  

2. AFach  your    drawing  to  a  hard  surface,  such  as  a  piece  of  cardboard.  You  will  build  your  bridge  on   this  surface  using  your  drawing  as  a  guide.  Over   this,  tape   the  wax  paper.  The  wax  paper  will  prevent  you  from  accidentally  gluing  your  project  to  your  guide.

3.   Cut   the  pieces   of   wood   so   that   each  piece   fits  the  outline   of   the   bridge   you've   drawn.  To  ensure  a  perfect  fit,  cut   each  piece  of  wood  slightly  longer   than   the   guide.  Then   line   up   the  wood  with  the  guide,  and  trim  it  to  match.

4.   Glue   the   pieces   of   wood   in   place.  Once   the  major   trusses   are   glued   in   place,   glue   in   the  secondary  trusses.  Wait  un(l  all  glued  spots  are  dry  before  removing.

5.    Repeat  the  previous  step  to  build  your  bridge'  second  side.

EVALUATION

1. Bridges will receive 3 separate grades. They fall under the areas of design, construction, and efficiency.

2. Bridges that do not meet the design or construction requirements will loose a letter-grade for each requirement not met.

3. Bridges will be graded against the other bridges in the class based on efficiency, construction, overall strength, and innovation.

Example Below are two different types of bridges that meet the specifications and constraints of the Model Bridge Competition. Use the ModelSmart program to create innovative designs to be tested using the analysis function of the program.

Top View

Front View

Side View

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Describe  what  you  did  today;  tools  that  you  used;  materials  that  you  used,  parts  you  worked  on,  design  changes  and  problems.

Make  a  labeled  drawing  (or  paste  a  picture  taken  w/your  phone)  of  your  prototype  or  the  parts  you  worked  on.

LOG #1 Date: _________________

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 YES  I  used  complete  sentences  to  describe  my  progress

 YES  My  descripNon  is  neatly  wri7en  and  legible

 YES  I  described  how  I  used  specific  tools  and  materials

 YES  My  drawing  is  large  enough  and  centered  in  the  space

 YES  My  line  quality  is  sharp  and  precise  (no  smudges)

 YES  Labels  and  measurements  are  OUTSIDE  the  drawing

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ENGINEERINGENGINEERING  LOGS

                           LEARNING  TARGET:  I  CAN  describe  and  explain  how  to  build  a  prototype.

>>  I’LL  PROVE  I  CAN  DO  THIS  by  describing  how  I  use  tools  and  materials  to  build  a  prototype.>>  I’LL  KNOW  I’M  SUCCESSFUL  when  I  have  a  log  that  with  complete  sentences  and  a  labeled  drawing  that  shows  different  stages  of  my  prototype  being  built.

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Describe  what  you  did  today;  tools  that  you  used;  materials  that  you  used,  parts  you  worked  on,  design  changes  and  problems.

Make  a  labeled  drawing  (or  paste  a  picture  taken  w/your  phone)  of  your  prototype  or  the  parts  you  worked  on.

LOG #2 Date: _________________

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 YES  I  described  how  I  used  specific  tools  and  materials

 YES  My  drawing  is  large  enough  and  centered  in  the  space

 YES  My  line  quality  is  sharp  and  precise  (no  smudges)

 YES  Labels  and  measurements  are  OUTSIDE  the  drawing

Describe  what  you  did  today;  tools  that  you  used;  materials  that  you  used,  parts  you  worked  on,  design  changes  and  problems.

Make  a  labeled  drawing  (or  paste  a  picture  taken  w/your  phone)  of  your  prototype  or  the  parts  you  worked  on.

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 YES  My  descripNon  is  neatly  wri7en  and  legible

 YES  I  described  how  I  used  specific  tools  and  materials

 YES  My  drawing  is  large  enough  and  centered  in  the  space

 YES  My  line  quality  is  sharp  and  precise  (no  smudges)

 YES  Labels  and  measurements  are  OUTSIDE  the  drawing

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Describe  what  you  did  today;  tools  that  you  used;  materials  that  you  used,  parts  you  worked  on,  design  changes  and  problems.

Make  a  labeled  drawing  (or  paste  a  picture  taken  w/your  phone)  of  your  prototype  or  the  parts  you  worked  on.

LOG #4 Date: _________________

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 YES  I  used  complete  sentences  to  describe  my  progress

 YES  My  descripNon  is  neatly  wri7en  and  legible

 YES  I  described  how  I  used  specific  tools  and  materials

 YES  My  drawing  is  large  enough  and  centered  in  the  space

 YES  My  line  quality  is  sharp  and  precise  (no  smudges)

 YES  Labels  and  measurements  are  OUTSIDE  the  drawing

Describe  what  you  did  today;  tools  that  you  used;  materials  that  you  used,  parts  you  worked  on,  design  changes  and  problems.

Make  a  labeled  drawing  (or  paste  a  picture  taken  w/your  phone)  of  your  prototype  or  the  parts  you  worked  on.

LOG #5 Date: _________________

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 YES  My  descripNon  is  neatly  wri7en  and  legible

 YES  I  described  how  I  used  specific  tools  and  materials

YES  My  drawing  is  large  enough  and  centered  in  the  space

 YES  My  line  quality  is  sharp  and  precise  (no  smudges)

 YES  Labels  and  measurements  are  OUTSIDE  the  drawing

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ENGINEERINGTEST  THE  PROTOTYPE

                           LEARNING  TARGET:  I  CAN  measure  and  evaluate  the  performance  of  a  prototype.

>>  I’LL  PROVE  I  CAN  DO  THIS  by  tes(ng  my  prototype  and  recording  its  performance  data.>>  I’LL  KNOW  I’M  SUCCESSFUL  when  I  have  display  accurate  data  that  tells  me  what  works  and  what  needs  improvement.

 Balsa  Bridge  Joint  TypesThere  are  four  basic  ways  you  can  join  your  bridge  parts  together.  Each  type  has  its  own  posi(ves  and  nega(ves,  something  engineers  call  “trade-­‐offs.”  Some  are  beFer  for  withstanding  tension  and  others  are  beFer  at  holding  up  under  compression.By  tes(ng  each  type  of  joint  below,    you’ll  be  able  to  determine  the  best  types  of  joint(s)  to  use  when  building  your  bridge.  

Simple  Overlapping  Joint            Double  Overlapping  Joint

           Gusset  Plate  Joint End  Joint

The   lap   joint   is   one   of   the  strongest,   and   you   should   use   it  whenever   you   can.   It   helps   to  resist   compression   and  bending.  The   lap   joint   has   a   potenNal  weakness,   however.   Depending  on  the   type   of   glue   you  use,   the  joint  is  only   as  strong  as  the  face  of   the   wood.   If   your   glue   soaks  into   the   wood  then   this  will   not  be   a   problem.   Balsa   wood   is  typically   not   strong,   and   tears  easily.   You   can   also   help   avoid  tearing   by   making   sure   your   lap  joints  have  plenty  of  surface  area  for  the  glue.

The  end  joint  is  not  a  very  strong  joint,   especially   for   tension  members.   In   tension,   the   two  pieces  of  wood  will  just  pull   right  away   f rom   each   other.   In  compression,   this  joint   will   allow  the  piece   to  bend  in  a  perfect  arc.  The   lap  joint  holds  the   piece   sNff,  which  does  help  it  to  hold  more.

SomeNmes   it   is   impossible   to  avoid   using   an   end   joint   on  your   bridge.  But  you  can  add  a  gusset  to  get  all  the  benefits  of  a   lap   joint.   In   fact,   you   can  make   two  gussets  to  create  the  strongest  joint  possible.

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Single  Overlapping Best  place  to  use  this?

Double  Overlapping Best  place  to  use  this?

End  Joint Best  place  to  use  this?

Gusset  Joint Best  place  to  use  this?

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Some  reasons  for  this  are:

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___  Very  good:    it  worked  most  of  the  (me  it  was  tested  and  didn’t  need  any  (or  many)  repairs

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___  Good:    it  worked  some  of  the  (me  it  was  tested  and  needed  repairs

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___  Not  good:    it  didn’t  really  work

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ENGINEERINGMAKE  A  DECISION

                           LEARNING  TARGET:  I  CAN  evaluate  and  explain  the  effecOveness  of  a  prototype.

>>  I’LL  PROVE  I  CAN  DO  THIS  by  judging  how  well  my  prototype  met  the  criteria  and  describing  how  it            could  be  improved  upon.>>  I’LL  KNOW  I’M  SUCCESSFUL  when  I  have  an  explana(on  that  is  supported  by  THREE  reasons.

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This  is  how  I’ll  do  it...This  is  how  I’ll  do  it...This  is  how  I’ll  do  it...This  is  how  I’ll  do  it...This  is  how  I’ll  do  it...This  is  how  I’ll  do  it...

•I’ll   imagine   that   I’m   part   of   an   engineering   team   and   describe   how   the   engineering   design   process  could  be  used  to  develop  a  specific  device  or  solution.  (Pg.4)

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•I’ll  conduct  research  about  bridges  and  use  it  to  help  me  plan  and  build  my  own.  (Pg.5) 0 1 2 3 4

•I’ll  draw  isometric  drawings  that  show  &  explain  different  ways  to  solve  a  design  problem.  (Pg.7-­‐8)   0 1 2 3 4

•I’ll   make   orthographic   drawings   of   the   prototype   I’m   building   from   different   views   with   labels   and  measurements  that  anyone  could  understand  and  follow.  (Pg.10)  

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•  I’ll  use  the  Universal  Systems  Model  to  describe  the  parts  that  operate  my  prototype  (Pg.20)   0 1 2 3 4

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING

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This  is  how  I’ll  do  it...This  is  how  I’ll  do  it...This  is  how  I’ll  do  it...This  is  how  I’ll  do  it...This  is  how  I’ll  do  it...This  is  how  I’ll  do  it...This  is  how  I’ll  do  it...This  is  how  I’ll  do  it...

•I’ll  describe  and  explain  my  reasons  for  the  prototype  I  want  to  build.    (Pg.9)•I’ll  describe  and  explain  my  reasons  for  the  prototype  I  want  to  build.    (Pg.9)•I’ll  describe  and  explain  my  reasons  for  the  prototype  I  want  to  build.    (Pg.9) 0 1 2 3 4

•I’ll  collect  and  display  data  about  my  prototype  and  use  it  to  evaluate  how  well  it  worked.  (Pg.18)•I’ll  collect  and  display  data  about  my  prototype  and  use  it  to  evaluate  how  well  it  worked.  (Pg.18)•I’ll  collect  and  display  data  about  my  prototype  and  use  it  to  evaluate  how  well  it  worked.  (Pg.18) 0 1 2 3 4

•  I’ll  complete  an  open  response  quesNon  about  technology  &  engineering  (Pg.6)•  I’ll  complete  an  open  response  quesNon  about  technology  &  engineering  (Pg.6)•  I’ll  complete  an  open  response  quesNon  about  technology  &  engineering  (Pg.6) 0 1 2 3 4

•I’ll   build   a  prototype   that  matches  my   ORTHOGRAPHIC  DRAWINGS,   meets   the   criteria,   looks  like   a  finished   product   without   any   loose   parts,   damaged   or   rough   surfaces  and   globs   of   glue,   and   holds  together  without  needing  repairs  between  multiple  uses.

•I’ll   build   a  prototype   that  matches  my   ORTHOGRAPHIC  DRAWINGS,   meets   the   criteria,   looks  like   a  finished   product   without   any   loose   parts,   damaged   or   rough   surfaces  and   globs   of   glue,   and   holds  together  without  needing  repairs  between  multiple  uses.

•I’ll   build   a  prototype   that  matches  my   ORTHOGRAPHIC  DRAWINGS,   meets   the   criteria,   looks  like   a  finished   product   without   any   loose   parts,   damaged   or   rough   surfaces  and   globs   of   glue,   and   holds  together  without  needing  repairs  between  multiple  uses.

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                                 B.E.V.  =  ____________  max.  weight  (g)

                                 B.E.V.  =  ____________mass  of  bridge  (g)

This  is  how  I’ll  do  it...This  is  how  I’ll  do  it...This  is  how  I’ll  do  it...This  is  how  I’ll  do  it...This  is  how  I’ll  do  it...This  is  how  I’ll  do  it...

•  I’ll  list  and  explain  how  engineers  choose  materials  and  fasteners  when  building  prototypes.  (Pg.  11-­‐12) 0 1 2 3 4

•  I’ll  record  my  progress    and  describe  how  I  used  specific  tools  and  materials  to  build  my  prototype.•  I’ll  record  my  progress    and  describe  how  I  used  specific  tools  and  materials  to  build  my  prototype.•  I’ll  record  my  progress    and  describe  how  I  used  specific  tools  and  materials  to  build  my  prototype.•  I’ll  record  my  progress    and  describe  how  I  used  specific  tools  and  materials  to  build  my  prototype.•  I’ll  record  my  progress    and  describe  how  I  used  specific  tools  and  materials  to  build  my  prototype.•  I’ll  record  my  progress    and  describe  how  I  used  specific  tools  and  materials  to  build  my  prototype.

               >>Engineering  Log  #1  (Pg.14) 0 1 2 3 4

               >>Engineering  Log  #2  (Pg.15) 0 1 2 3 4

               >>Engineering  Log  #3  (Pg.15) 0 1 2 3 4

               >>Engineering  Log  #4  (Pg.16) 0 1 2 3 4

               >>Engineering  Log  #  5  (Pg.16) 0 1 2 3 4

ENGINEERING                    LEARNING  TARGET:  I  CAN  use  and  follow  the  Engineering  Design  Process.

ENGINEERING                    LEARNING  TARGET:  I  CAN  explain  and  defend  my  reasons  for  using  tools  and  materials.

ENGINEERING                      LEARNING  TARGET:  I  CAN  choose  the  best  and  safest  way  to  use  tools  and  materials.