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Assignment(s) to Ensure Student Preparation:
Although there are no
specific assignments to ensure student preparation, as with
all design projects, students’ prior engineering knowledge
will come into play in the completion of this project. Also,
students are provided with some bridge background
information prior to beginning the actual project—through
the introductory PowerPoint and through the project
information packet.
Team Size/Composition:
Teams of 4 work best; if
necessary, a few teams of 3 or 5 students may be formed.
How is
positive interdependence ensured?
Each
team works together to complete and present one project and
one set of accompanying materials.
How is individual accountability
built in to the project?
There is no specific measurement built into the project to
ensure individual accountability. A peer evaluation at the
conclusion of the project, however, would be a good means
for evaluating individuals.
Components of Assessment:
Teams are
assessed on the bridge design itself, as turned in and
demonstrated in the competition, and on the successful
completion of the lab memorandum report. Also, if a peer
evaluation is used, that may be factored into the grades as
well.
Team Skills Needed for Success:
All
team members must have the ability to communicate, cooperate
and collaborate; they must also feel free to share their own
ideas and to give and receive constructive feedback.
How Are
These Skills Emphasized?
These skills are emphasized by the entire
project, as the students must work together to ensure the
completion of the project and all accompanying assignments.
Materials Needed by Students:
Each student needs a copy of the Bridge Design Competition
Information Packet. In addition, they will need the
materials for the creation of their bridge design.
The following is a list of the official supplies to be used
for this project. Students are advised to check their
supplies to make sure that their team’s inventory is
complete.
• 4 No. 3/16” x 3/16” x 36” balsawood
• 4 No. 1/8” x 1/8” x 36” balsawood
• 1 No. 1/16” x 3” x 36” balsawood
• 1 No. Light Duty Hobby precision knife
• 1 No. Sheet 400 gauge SA4 sanding paper
• 1 No. 1 ¼” Fl. Oz Elmer’s Glue
Students are advised that they should plan well in advance
of starting construction as the materials are limited and
some designs simply cannot be built with the materials
provided.
Students will also need access to VIRTLAB computer software.
(Instructions on using this software are included in the
information packet.)
Content
Lesson Links:
Instruction to Students
Handouts
Introduction to the Bridge Competition PowerPoint
Presentation
Bridge Project Memo Guidelines
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