Gumdrop Bridge Your goal… build a bridge! Has to fit over 10 to 12 inch span. Time: 10 minutes. Need to know: is there a weight limit (is it able to support); length (10-12 inches); width (about 2-4 inches); going over land or water(going over milk choc); what will the bridge be used for (cars, & trucks) is there a cost limit (maybe because there is not unlimited source of funds); what kind of weather (rain, high winds, lots of sun);

Schedule October 5th Technology in a Bag 8:30-9:00 Lesson One 9:00-10:00 *Break Lesson Two 10:00-11:00 Lunch 11:00-12:00 Lesson Three 12:00-1:00 Lesson Four 1:00-3:00 *Break Club Business 3:00-3:15 Survey 3:15-3:30

Technology in a Bag examine everyday examples of technology. discuss how these objects were designed to solve problems. discuss the materials that objects are made of.

Lesson One Moodle MCPSS Moodle Bridges

Lesson One read the story Javier Builds a Bridge. learn about various types of bridges. talk about what civil engineers do for their jobs. become familiar with the Engineering Design Process.

Growing Science Thinkers ◦ Analyzing problems systematically ◦ Applying Inquiry to learn Creating with Technology ◦ To communicate fully, clearly, and creatively ◦ Develop logical thinking Engineering is Problem Solving ◦ Engineering design process ◦ Solve problems and think critically Math is the language and the tool ◦ Iteration and conditionals ◦ Coordinates, variables, and random numbers STEM Solving the problems of the 21 st Century

EDP

ASKIMAGINEPLANCREATEIMPROVE

ASK What is the problem? What have others done? What are the constraints? IMAGINE What are some solutions? Brainstorm ideas. Choose the best one. PLAN Draw a diagram. Make lists of materials you will need. CREATE Follow your plan and create it. Test it out! IMPROVE Talk about what works, what doesn't, and what could work better. Modify your design to make it better. Test it out!

Lesson Two examine several different structures and observe how each is affected by a force. brainstorm and implement some engineering solutions to prevent forces from causing a structure to fail. discuss how civil engineers work to counteract the forces (pushes and pulls) on a structure in order to make it stronger and more stable.

Lunch Educator Resources on MOS Bridging a Gap Educator Resources

Lesson Three create three different types of bridges (beam, arch, and deep beam) out of index cards. test each type of bridge to see how much weight it can support and how adding weight affects the structure of the bridge. examine the materials available to them for designing their bridges and brainstorm how they might use each material in their bridges.

Lesson Four use the Engineering Design Process to design a bridge made from paper and other materials. test and improve their bridges using the evaluation criteria of strength and stability.

Lesson Four will encourage students to… identify and implement the steps of the Engineering Design Process. utilize what they have learned about different bridge types and the properties of different materials to inform their bridge designs. test the strength and stability of their bridge designs and analyze test results. “Improve” their bridge designs, based on testing results and analyses.

Club Notes Lesson 4 * bring packet to the December Meeting for Review Invoices *downloaded from Wiki and turned in at the December Meeting T-shirts *Order from Mobile Screen Print BEST Forms *Kept on File for school year *Send me a BEST count by October 25 at 3:30 Applications *Kept on File for school year * a Roster to Your Area Facilitator by October 26 th Wiki updates *due within one week.