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12-5-19

Today:  Roller Coaster Science!

You are an Imagineer…

  • Design a themed roller coaster to add to either Disney World or Universal Studios
  • Build Day #2 Today!  Make sure you are including a loop, banked curve and that your coaster is themed as a Disney or Universal park attraction. 

12-4-19

Today:  Roller Coaster Science!

You are an Imagineer…

  • Design a themed roller coaster to add to either Disney World or Universal Studios
  • Build Day #1 Today!  Make sure you are including a loop, banked curve and that your coaster is themed as a Disney or Universal park attraction. 


12-3-19

Today:  Roller Coaster Science!

You are an Imagineer…

  • Design a themed roller coaster to add to either Disney World or Universal Studios
  • It will need to meet the requirements in the student handout as well as have a theme worthy of being used by a major theme park.
  • We will begin building your attractions tomorrow.  Your group will need to bring in materials. Please use as many recycled materials as possible!


12-2-19

Today:  Roller Coaster Science!

You are an Imagineer…

  • Watch Design and Models video to get some ideas and background information on roller coaster design
  • Design a themed roller coaster to add to either Disney World or Universal Studios
  • It will need to meet the requirements in the student handout as well as have a theme and worthy of being used by a major theme park.


11/26/19

Thanksgiving Trivia

The First Thanksgiving Video

I am very thankful for each and every one of you and hope you have a fabulous Thanksgiving with your families!

11-22-19

Mosa Mack Potential vs Kinetic Energy

  • Lesson 2: “The Make” 
    • Complete Investigations
    • Collect Data and Record in your packet
    • We will analyze the data on Monday and complete the remainder of the packet.
  • Have an awesome weekend!

11-21-19

Mosa Mack Potential vs Kinetic Energy

Lesson 2: “The Make” 
  • Watch presentation
  • Fill out planning chart in your packet
  • Complete “Brainstorm your Investigation Design” and materials list
Turn in Lesson 1 packet and video quiz questions

11-19-19

  • Complete Episode Questions and Exit Ticket Quiz
  • Watch Bill Nye: Energy
    • Take Notes if you would like
    • Complete Video Quiz

Learning Target:  

Today you will explore the relationships among complex potential and kinetic energy vocabulary






11-5-19

Wrap up Mosa Mack Force and Motion:

  • Turn in your Investment pitch on Google Classroom….EVEN IF YOU SHARED IT WITH ME ALREADY!
  • Finish up Pumpkin Olympics if you were on the Spanish field trip
  • Finsih and turn in your comic strip




10-30-19

Continue Mosa Mack Force and Motion:

  • Lesson 3: “The Engineer” Shopping Cart Challenge
  • Shopping Cart Test Day #2
  • We will test your carts on safety today
  • Work on your “Investment Pitch” slideshow
  • Packet and slideshow are due on Monday


10-28-19

Continue Mosa Mack Force and Motion:

  • Lesson 3: “The Engineer” Shopping Cart Challenge
  • Shopping Cart Test Day #1
  • We will test your carts on durability today
  • Make any necessary modifications by Wednesday!  
  • Egg Safety Test on Wednesday


10-25-19

Continue Mosa Mack Force and Motion:

  • Lesson 3: “The Engineer” Shopping Cart Challenge
  • Shopping Cart Build Day
  • We will test your carts on Monday.  
  • You must have it ready when you come in!
  • Have a great weekend!  :)

10-24-19

Continue Mosa Mack Force and Motion:

  • Lesson 3: “The Engineer” Shopping Cart Challenge
  • Shopping Cart Build Day
  • Make sure your enhanced shopping cart is capable of withstanding impact and protecting the fragile goods stored inside

10-23-19

Continue Mosa Mack Force and Motion:

  • Lesson 3: “The Engineer” Shopping Cart Challenge
  • Bill Nye, “Motion”
  • Complete “planning guide” part 3 in your packet.
  • Brainstorm ideas, make materials list
  • Bring materials in for a build day Thursday and Friday