mission possible day 2.ping.pong2014

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1. I am more interested in the PROCESS of PRODUCT PRODUCTION than in the final product.

2. You can still get a good grade on this whether your group is able to create a successful device or not.

3. I’m looking for TEAMWORK, CREATIVITY and DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE of EFFORT.

To design and build a device with which you can deposit a ping-pong ball into a small cup that is standing upright in the center of a six foot diameter circle.

1. No body part must ever enters the circle

2. After depositing the ping pong ball – you must be able to remove your device leaving the ball in the cup

3. Cup must remain in the center of the circle

SUPPLIES1.2 pieces of unlined paper2.4 straws3.1 piece of string, 20 cm4.1 piece of masking take 10 cm5.One bag w/ cup and ping-pong ball

Scissors in Table BoxNew materials will be given to you tomorrow. (If YOU choose)

1. Individual Completed Worksheet Points

2. Successful Solution3. Team Work4. Visual Presentation5. Complete Group Packet6. Bonus Points Up to 10

pts.

1) Think about what kinds of tools we use in our world that would help you get the ping pong ball into the cup.

2) Focus on Simple-efficient tools you can make using the materials provided.

3) ILLUSTRATE a Diagram – Sketch a labeled diagram that shows how you would use the materials to construct a successful tool for the job.

4) Evaluate your idea in the chart – bullet format

Your Idea

What are the strong points?• .•.•.

What are some of the challenges?• .•.•.

1) Part of being a good collaborative group is to be a good listener.

2) Record what you HEAR and PERCEIVE as ideas, structure, designs you feel will work best.

Now Decide. Maybe you will be using parts from different group members

ideas. Sketch and Label an illustration of your Beta Test Tool

Pick Up:1. 2 pieces of unlined paper2. 4 straws3. 1 piece of string, 20 cm4. 1 piece of masking take 10 cm5. One bag w/ cup and ping-pong

ballScissors in Table Box

New materials will be given to you tomorrow. (If YOU choose)

Day 2Observations, Testing and Brain Storm Ideas

1)Observe the material you will be using to construct your device2)Brain Storm and Record - your idea….each idea can be different or a variation of a group idea

• Use pictures/diagrams and bullet format to explain your project details

• EACH individual is responsible completing their own worksheets

1)Return cup and ping-pong ball in plastic bag

2)Return any unused supplies.3)Check Supply Box

1)Make sure everyone is done with pgs. 1 & 2.

Due by tomorrow:– E-mail Me

Due Friday:–Mission Possible