Upcoming Science projects

  Bonjour!  Below please find posted information about your child's upcoming science projects.  The Grade 5's and those Grade 6's whom I taught last year will be creating a structure, while the remainder of the Grade 6's will be creating a flying object!  Note that the write-up and diagram for this project, as well as the learning that may be involved if the creation is not entirely successful, are just as important as the structure or flying device created.  All work for this project is to be completed at home.  The due is Monday, January 30th.  I've included the rubric I will be using to evaluate the projects, as well.  Let me know if you have any questions and happy building/flying chez vous!

Mme Lindsay

Faites à résister un tremblement de terre!

Nom:  _______________________________

Date:  _______________________________

 Tu étais embauché(e) (hired) comme ingénieur du gouvernement du Japon pour construire une structure qui peut résister aux forces d’un tremblement de terre.

 Après et durant la construction de ta structure, réponds aux questions suivantes:

1. a)  Fais une liste de matériaux que tu as utilisé pour créer ta structure.

b)  Explique pourquoi ces matériaux étaient un bon choix ou non.

2.  Montrez au moins 3 façons dont tu as rendre ta structure solide et stable.

3.  Fais un diagramme de ta structure, en montrant comment les forces de tension et de compression peuvent affecter ta structure.

4.  Explique comment tu pourrais améliorer ta structure pour le produit final.

Evaluation -  Faites à résister un tremblement de terre

Categories	Level One	Level Two	Level Three	Level Four
Application - creation of structure	-applies knowledge and skill with limited effectiveness -structure was unstable and unable to support weight	-applies knowledge and skills with some effectiveness -structure is fairly strong and stable	-applies knowledge and skills with considerable effectiveness -structure is strong and stable	-applies knowledge and skills with a high degree of effectiveness, to create a very strong, stable structure
Knowledge and Understanding	-limited ability to identify forces acting on structures and how structures can be reinforced to withstand these forces	-some understanding of how forces act on structures and how structures can be reinforced to withstand these forces	-solid understanding of how forces act on structures and how structures can be reinforced to withstand these forces	-thorough understanding of how forces act on structures and how structures can be reinforced to withstand these forces
Communication - diagram and use of scientific vocabulary	-diagram of structure difficult to interpret -limited or no use of scientific vocabulary	-some information provided by diagram -some use of scientific vocabulary or words incorrectly used	-considerable amount of information provided by diagram -correct use of scientific vocabulary	-diagram is highly effective in providing information -considerable and effective use of scientific vocabulary

Evaluation - un objet volant

Categories	Level One	Level Two	Level Three	Level Four
Application - creation of flying object	-structure was unstable and unable to fly any significant distance	-fairly strong, stable flying device that is able to fly less than 5 m	-balanced, strong flying device that is able to fly 5 m	-very balanced, strong flying device that is able to fly more than 5 m
Understanding of Basic Concepts	-demonstrates a limited knowledge of how the properties of air can be applied to flight (i.e. the four forces of flight, the impact of wing shape and size on flight)	-demonstrates some knowledge of how the properties of air can be applied to flight (i.e. the four forces of flight, the impact of wing shape and size on flight)	-demonstrates considerable knowledge of how the properties of air can be applied to flight (i.e. the four forces of flight, the impact of wing shape and size on flight)	-demonstrates a thorough knowledge of how the properties of air can be applied to flight (i.e. the four forces of flight, the impact of wing shape and size on flight)