They will count as one or two test They will count as one or two test grades. grades.

You will have to complete one You will have to complete one group project in each of the grading group project in each of the grading periods. periods.

Each group will consist of three Each group will consist of three students.students.

1st Grading Period - Egg Drop Project1st Grading Period - Egg Drop Project Each group will be given 5 sheets of paper and Each group will be given 5 sheets of paper and tape. A device must be constructed that will safely carry tape. A device must be constructed that will safely carry an egg to the ground upon being dropped.an egg to the ground upon being dropped.

It’s worth It’s worth 1 test grade.1 test grade.

Survive 1 drop - CSurvive 1 drop - C

Survive 2 drops - BSurvive 2 drops - B

Survive 3 drops - ASurvive 3 drops - A

2nd Grading Period - Bridge Project2nd Grading Period - Bridge Project Each group will be given glue and 30 linear feet of Each group will be given glue and 30 linear feet of 1/8x1/8” balsa. A bridge must be constructed that will 1/8x1/8” balsa. A bridge must be constructed that will hold as much weight as possible.hold as much weight as possible.

Completion - 1 test gradeCompletion - 1 test grade The bridge must be completed on time and The bridge must be completed on time and according to the criteria given.according to the criteria given.

Competition - 1 test gradeCompetition - 1 test grade The grades will be distributed by performance.The grades will be distributed by performance.

3rd Grading Period - Rocket Project3rd Grading Period - Rocket Project Each group will construct a water rocket based on a Each group will construct a water rocket based on a 2-liter bottle fuselage. Fins, a nosecone, and a parachute2-liter bottle fuselage. Fins, a nosecone, and a parachute may be added from other materials.may be added from other materials.

The grading will be competitive, The grading will be competitive, based on time in the air.based on time in the air.

This project is worth 1 test grade.This project is worth 1 test grade.

4th Grading Period - Trebuchet Project4th Grading Period - Trebuchet Project

Completion - 1 test gradeCompletion - 1 test grade The trebuchet must be completed on time and according The trebuchet must be completed on time and according to the criteria given (including the report).to the criteria given (including the report).

Competition - 1 test gradeCompetition - 1 test grade The grades will be distributed by performance.The grades will be distributed by performance.

Each group will construct a trebuchet Each group will construct a trebuchet (counterweight catapult) from 1x2” wood. It must (counterweight catapult) from 1x2” wood. It must be contained within a 1 cubic meter box. We will be contained within a 1 cubic meter box. We will be using 3 kg of counterweight.be using 3 kg of counterweight.

Each group will construct a trebuchet Each group will construct a trebuchet (counterweight catapult) from 1x2” wood. It must (counterweight catapult) from 1x2” wood. It must be contained within a 1 cubic meter box. We will be contained within a 1 cubic meter box. We will be using 3 kg of counterweight.be using 3 kg of counterweight.

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