Mrs. Nowlan's Grade 7 Science

Unit 4: Structures and Forces

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Final Project

Final Project

Due date: January 28

Part A: Research a structure
Part B: Model of structure

Evaluation rubric

Possible structures to research:

	1. The Calgary Tower Possible Internet resources: http://www.calgarytower.com/trivia.htm http://www.calgarytower.com/history.htm
	2. Stoney Trail Bridge, Calgary Possible Internet resources: http://www.walter-bau.de/englisch/html/stoney_trail_n_w_bow_river_bri.htm http://dnowlan.ca/VM/science7/structures/structurest4.htm http://www.walterna.com/stoney.htm
	3. Twin Towers Possible Internet resources http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/wonder/structure/world_trade.html http://www.civil.usyd.edu.au/wtc.htm#why http://www.GreatBuildings.com/buildings/World_Trade_Center.html

Part A: Research a structure.

You may present your research in the form of a booklet, illustrated poster, PowerPoint presentation, illustrated word document or whatever format you consider to be an effective way to present your information. The presentation needs to include the following:

Title Page:

• Name of structure
• Picture of structure
• Group members and class number

Body of Information

• Location
• Purpose of structure, past and present
• Historical information - when was it built, cost, architect
• Description of structure - dimensions, style, design, construction technique, how long it took to construct, vulnerability to damage/destruction. Include pictures.
• Interesting facts.
• Glossary of Terms

Part B: Model Building Process
Insert the Problem Solving Model into the project

• Problem: To build a model of the structure
  • Specifications:
    1. The structure must be free standing
    2. The structure must resemble the research topic
    3. It must be attractive
    4. It must be to scale
• Developing a Plan:
  • Select the appropriate materials to build your structure. In the project, explain in full sentences the properties (characteristics) of the materials used. Explain why you selected the materials you did.
  • On a blank piece of paper, draw a diagram of what you are going to build. Label the diagram. Be sure to use a ruler and keep all labels on the right hand side in a column.
• Carry out the Plan:
  • Describe the building process: what you did and how. Be specific. Include the problems that you had. What problems would occur if you added load and forces to your model?
• Evaluation:
  1. Evaluate your model out of 20
  2. Describe any modifications or changes you would make if you were to do the project again.