Monday/Thursday 9/28-10/1 Agenda

Bridge Project


Task 1: Finish: What is Civil Engineering? Presentation and Notes

• Take Cornell Style notes in your MESA Notebook
• Write a Summary (assignment is on Google Classroom): 

1. What is a civil engineer? 
2. What are some examples of jobs that a civil engineer does? 
3. What are some benefits of a job in civil engineering? 
4. What skills and education are needed to have a career in civil engineering?

Task 2: Deconstructing History: Golden Gate Bridge

Mankind's greatest engineering feats

Types of bridges 1 

Types of bridges 2


Task 3: Stick Together Rules (2014-15)

Friday 9/25 Agenda

Egg Drop Day! (round 1)

Thursday 9/24 Agenda

EggXpress Project

Task 1: Surface Area and Volume videos/discussion

Task 2: Egg Drop Geometry worksheet

We're going to start testing on FRIDAY. You must have your report and package finished in order to start testing.

Go over report directions to make sure you have completed everything.

Link: project rules and description

Be sure that your design drawing matches you actual design.

Wednesday 9/23 Agenda

EggXpress Project

We're going to start testing on FRIDAY. You must have your report and package finished in order to start testing.

Go over report directions to make sure you have completed everything.

Link: project rules and description

Be sure that your design drawing matches you actual design.

Mon/Tues September 21/22 Agenda

EggXpress Project

Package Design: See EggXpress Lab Report Instructions, Step 1). Draw your design either in your notebook or in a Google Drawing. Include a list of materials that you want to use. I have some materials, but some may need to be brought in from home.

• Add your list of materials to this Google Sheet.

• If your assignments are complete and you have added your complete materials list, you will be can start building your egg drop container.

Continue working on your EggXpress package.

Be sure that your design drawing matches you actual design.

We will start testing on Friday.

Friday 9/18 Agenda

EggXpress Project

Still missing these assignments from some students:

• EggXpress Google Doc (Lab Report): Define and write the Problem Description in the Google Doc (refer to the Report instructions in the Project rules and description). This is the document you will use as your lab report.

• Project Rules and Description Google Classroom Assignment. When you are finished, be sure to submit the document. Your answers should be short and in your own words.

Package Design: See EggXpress Lab Report Instructions, Step 1). Draw your design either in your notebook or in a Google Drawing. Include a list of materials that you want to use. I have some materials, but some may need to be brought in from home.

• Add your list of materials to this Google Sheet.

• If your above assignments are complete and you have added your complete materials list, you will be able to start building your egg drop container on Monday.

Thursday 9/17 Agenda

EggXpress Project

Quiz: EggXpress Project Rules and Description

You should already have completed the following:

• Define and write the Problem Description in the Google Doc (refer to the Report instructions in the Project rules and description).

• Project Rules and Description Google Classroom Assignment. When you are finished, be sure to submit the document. Your answers should be short and in your own words.

Now you can start working on your initial package design. (See EggXpress Lab Report Instructions, Step 1). You'll need to make a list of materials that you want to use. I have some materials, but some may need to be brought in from home.

Wednesday 9/16 Agenda

EggXpress Project

Task 1: If you didn't do so yesterday, create a Google Doc to record your work on this project (this will be your lab report). 

• Name your Google Doc with project title and the first name and last initial of both partners (example: EggXpress_AlbertA_JuliaL)

• Define and write the Problem Description in the Google Doc (refer to the Report instructions in the Project rules and description).

• Share it with me!

Task 2: Finish the Project Rules and Description Google Classroom Assignment. When you are finished, be sure to submit the document. Your answers should be short and in your own words.

Task 3: Start working on your initial package design. (See EggXpress Lab Report Instructions, Step 1). You'll need to make a list of materials that you want to use. I have some materials, but some may need to be brought in from home.

Tuesday 9/15 Agenda

EggXpress Project

Task 1: Partners sign up/approval

Task 2: Create a Google Doc to record your work on this project. Name it with project title and the first name and last initial of both partners (example: EggXpress_AlbertA_JuliaL)

Task 3: Work with your partner to define and write the Problem Description in the Google Doc (refer to the Report instructions in the Project rules and description).

Task 4: With your partner, read the Project Rules and Description and answer the questions on the Google Classroom Assignment. When you are finished, be sure to submit the document.

Monday 9/14 Agenda

Today we're going to start the EggXpress project which should take about 3-4 weeks. You can work with a partner or by yourself. Partners need teacher approval and need to be chosen/approved today.

Videos of Egg Drop Contests

• Winning drop at UCLA MESA Day
• Egg House

Project rules and description.

Ticket Out: In your notebook, write the heading: EggXpress Project, then write the Project Report Goal and Problem

Friday 9/11 Agenda

Warm Up: Study Quizlet (quiz at end of period)

Gallery Walk: 3 post-its per student, at least 2 positive comments 

Vocabulary Quiz

Thursday 9/10 Agenda

Warm Up: Study Quizlet

Poster: With a partner, create an 11x17 Poster that explains one of the vocabulary terms from the Quizlet. Poster must include the term, definition (written in your own words), and a color illustration. Poster must be neat, clear, and colorful.

Gallery Walk: 3 post-its per student, at least 2 positive comments

Wednesday 9/9 Agenda

Task 1: Check your grade for MESA on Schoolloop, complete self assessment questions, turn in when finished.

Task 2: Finish any unfinished work (zeros)

• Marshmallow Challenge Reflection: Go to Google Classroom and complete and submit the Marshmallow Challenge Reflection assignment.

• Click here to read about variables in science then take this Quiz

Task 3: Study Quizlet (vocabulary quiz will be on Friday)

Extra Credit (for those who have finished other work): Create a poster for one of the vocabulary words from the Quizlet. Must include word, definition, and color illustration.

Tuesday 9/8 Agenda

Remember: I will be out at a math training today. Please be helpful, get all your work completed, and do your best. I am looking forward to getting a good report from the guest teacher!

Task 1: Marshmallow Challenge Reflection: Go to Google Classroom and complete and submit the Marshmallow Challenge Reflection assignment.

Task 2: Study Quizlet

Task 3: Click here to read about variables in science before you take the quiz below.

Exit card: Take this Quiz

Friday 9/4 Agenda

Marshmallow Challenge 

Rules: 

• Build the Tallest Freestanding Structure: The winning team has the tallest structure measured from the tabletop to the top of the marshmallow. That means the structure cannot be suspended from a higher structure, like a chair, ceiling, or chandelier.

• The whole marshmallow needs to be at the top of the structure. Cutting or eating part of the marshmallow disqualifies the team.

• Use as much or as little of the kit as needed. You are not required to use all the materials. You cannot use the paper bag in the structure.

• You may break up the spaghetti, string or tape into smaller pieces. 

• The Challenge Lasts 18 minutes: Teams cannot hold up the structure when time runs out. Those touching or supporting the structure at the end of the exercise will be disqualified. 

• Make sure everyone on your team understands the rules. 

On the next blank page in your notebook, write the heading: Marshmallow Challenge and today's date. Draw a detailed diagram of your marshmallow tower, make a key to identify each part (tape, string, spaghetti, marshmallow) and use symbols or colors to distinguish the parts. Indicate the height of your tower measured in centimeters (to the nearest 10th of a centimeter)

Exit ticket: Go to Google Classroom and complete and submit the Marshmallow Challenge Reflection assignment.

Thursday 9/3 Agenda

• Watch Discovery'a "Inventions that Shook the World, Part I"

• Notes in your MESA Notebook: 2 facts, Q and A, Illustration

Wednesday 9/2 Agenda

Warm Up: Study the Nature of Science Quizlet

Turn to the Nature of Science Vocabulary page in your notebook and write at least five of the words from the Quizlet that are the least familiar to you. Include a definition rewritten in your own words (not copied from the Quizlet). If you already are very familiar with the words, put them in a usage sentence.

Variables in Science video

Pair Share: What were the dependent and independent variables, and constants in the helicopter activity? 

Homework: On the next blank right side page in your notebook, write the heading: Helicopter Activity Summary

Write a paragraph describing the challenge (what was being tested) and the process. Be sure to identify the independent and dependent variables and the constants in your trials.

Tuesday 9/1 Agenda

New Seating

Warm Up: Study the Nature of Science Quizlet

Turn to the next blank right side page in your notebook and write at least five of the words from the Quizlet that are the least familiar to you. Include a definition rewritten in your own words (not copied from the Quizlet).

Variables in Science video

Homework: What were the independent variables and constants in the helicopter activity? 

On the next blank right side page in your notebook, write the heading: Helicopter Activity Summary

Write a paragraph describing the activity, and describe the challenge (what was being tested) and the process. Be sure to identify the variables and the constants in your trials.