1. Earth Science / Biology
Mark Casto
Earth Science / Biology
Amesbury High School
2011 Action Plans
Due to classes in my schedule, absence of SolidWorks, and ‘tradition’ I was only able to address a couple of my original action plans .

2. Project 1 – Introducing Engineering Concepts in Existing Electives
Geology – Structural Analysis
Quick Build Challenge
After our earthquake unit I decided to have students design earthquake resistant structures using simple, easy to obtain building supplies.
We brainstormed the building requirements (on the board) and students were allowed one day to plan the design their structure.

3. Structure Building

4. Testing Table
Hand Crank System applied only hortizontal displacement simulating P wave motion.
I added an additional plate to the top of the table (equipped with springs) that added a small amount of vertical displacement as well simulating S wave motion.

5. Shake Table Video
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6. Principles of Engineering Course
Project 2 – Continued Work on RC Beams to be Incorporated into Next Year’s
Principles of Engineering Course
Senior Research Work – This is not yet an option for seniors, next year with the introduction of Fundamentals of Engineering it is highly likely.
I’ve recruited a few seniors to pursue this work as if they could have had the option to make it their senior project and they are currently formulating their individualized research projects.

7. Bryer’s Work – Senior College Major (Chemistry Physics / Engineering)
Effect of Environmental Weathering on Concrete’s
Physical Properties

8. Evidence of Work  - Ideas and work developed by this year’s seniors.
Support Needed to Introduce CAPSTONE Projects as an option for senior research next year
Engineering Course  - Fundamentals of Engineering will run next year (60+ signups) – blend of ETF curriculum and CPO units.
Evidence of Work  - Ideas and work developed by this year’s seniors.
SolidWorks  - seats to be added to computer labs
Resources  - RET, CAPSULE, NU, MoS