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» - » You must have a project design form signed by your science teacher before you begin your project. The project design form and this form must be returned with your project. Failure to return both forms will result in a penalty of 5%. If you begin your project before obtaining your science teacher's signature on the project design form, your project may be disqualified. » - » Check the TARGET GRADE (most likely your maximum grade) at the top of the page. » - » You may not use AC electricity to power your project. Only DC electricity of less than 5 amperes & 15 volts is permitted. » - » You may not copy another student's design for your project (except for bridges & towers). Yours must be significantly different. » - » You may not do the same project twice without permission from your science teacher. » - » In order to earn “bonus points” and extra credit, your project must be handed in by the due date, and must earn at least 96 %. » - » Projects handed in more than 4 days late will not be presented or tested in class. » - » You must complete a project design form and get it signed by your teacher before you begin your project. |
PROJECT GUIDELINES
1.
Read the INDEPENDENT PROJECT GENERAL GUIDELINES first.
2.
Complete a project design form
and get it signed by your science teacher.
3.
Towers must be made entirely from spaghetti noodles and water
soluble glue (e.g., Elmer's®
School Glue). NOTHING ELSE!
TEST
YOUR GLUE !!
Glue together a few toothpicks, let them dry for a few days, then soak
them in water to see if they fall apart easily. This test will be
performed on your structure after you have tested it for a grade.
4.
No more than 4 noodles may be "bundled" (glued together side by side)to
form structural members.
5.
NOODLES MAY NOT BE COATED IN GLUE OR COMPLETELY COVERED WITH OTHER
NOODLES.
6.
All exposed surfaces must be mostly bare noodles (except the joints). NO
PAINT!
NOTE:
If you wish to color your noodles, use marker and do it after youhave
it glued together. (Paint is heavy!)
7.
THE
MAJORITY OF YOUR NOODLES MUST BE ARRANGED TO FORM GEOMETRIC PATTERNS (squares,
triangles, etc.).
8.
See the
Grading Criteria for how you can
earn an A+.*
9.
If your project is penalized, it is not eligible
for the bonus points or extra credit.
10
. You must present your project to your class to earn full credit.
TEST
YOUR GLUE !!
Glue together a few pieces, let them dry for a few days, then soak them
in water to see if they fall apart easily. This test will be performed
on your structure after you have tested it for a grade.
PROTECT
YOUR PROJECT !!
When you transport your project to school, carry it in a sturdy cardboard,
wood or metal container.