We are now into ROLLER COASTER CONSTRUCTION. Please make sure that your group has a piece of pipe insulation that someone has cut lengthwise into 2 strips. Please do the cutting at home so that no one interferes with your cutting. Ask the folks at home for help with this delicate operation. I do not want anyone cutting the tubes in class. You will also need tape. I recommend masking tape. A base for the roller coaster is also a good idea. A piece of cardboard or an old project board would work so that the footprint of your coaster is limited. Vertical building not horizontal sprawl is encouraged this year. You may bring in support materials for your RC, but nothing with a sharp point like toothpicks. You may keep all of your materials in the science room if you have a box that closes up. No loose materials will be stored in class.
Here's the criteria for a top score on the coaster.
Freestanding, 2 hills and 1 loop or corkscrew, a controlled stop, and 5 or more successful trials have been run.
ROLLER COASTER PROJECTS DUE: B day - Tuesday, May 31 and A day- Wednesday, June 1.
Don't worry, there will be several individual assessments, a few more GIZMOS, and of course your roller coaster booklet BEFORE final grades are due.
Domino Derby has been put on hold temporarily. Do not worry about making it up if you missed it.
Grades will be posted today and tomorrow. I have taken assignments after the due dates and as a result I am not offering do-overs this 9 weeks. If you were absent from your class this week I will take your work on Friday. That's only if you missed class due to an absence. Progress reports come out next week.
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