1. Welcome to Science 10/27
Have a seat and be prepared to be introduced to your creativity week project.
Today’s Schedule
1. Introduce Spaghetti EQ Structure

2. Balsa Wood Earthquake Structure
Working as a team (3-4), your goal is to design and construct a structure made of balsa wood sticks and glue.

3. Requirements
Select an individual from your team to fulfill each of the following roles:
Architect (responsible for making an architectural drawing of structure)
Treasurer (responsible for financial matters for the team)
Construction Engineer (responsible for building the structure)
Project Manager (responsible for obtaining / managing building materials and clean - up.)

4. Architect
1. Using paper, poster board or any other available resource make an architectural drawing of your structure. Your architect will make this diagram. Your design must support an egg at the top of the structure.

5. Treasurer
Purchase the materials needed for your structure. You may purchase the materials from the Construction Supply Company (teacher).
Your treasurer must complete a purchase order and write a check for the amount of materials you need.
You will be given only 3 checks and purchase orders to use. Your total budget for all materials is $4, You may not exceed your budget.

6. Construction Engineer
Responsible for overseeing the building of the structure.
It will take at least 2 people to build the structure.

7. Project Manager
Once you begin construction of your structure, All team members participate in the construction process.
The project manager is responsible for storage of your structure and materials.
Be careful not to waste or unnecessarily damage your materials. Clean up your area when finished.

8. Presentation
Your group will make a presentation to the class prior to the final test. (2 to 3 min.)
You should describe what you learned from your research and you think your design will support the egg and withstand the earthquake.

9. Class Expectations 1. This should be a fun activity for you.
2. You should take this project very seriously.
3. The rules are the same for our labs A. Work cooperatively with your team B. Do not interrupt other teams C. Do not misuse materials.
4. Failure to follow these expectations will result in you not participating.

10. Reminders
Before you begin constructing, make sure you have put time in for research and planning.
Take your time and think through the process.
This is a real-world assignment. You have a job and a specific amount of time to complete the job and it should be completed at a high quality.