LESSON TOPIC/TITLE:
Design, build and test a trebuchet.
OBJECTIVE:
Students will demonstrate familiarity basic
concepts of physics, gravity, motion, trajectory and the design process.
COMPETENCIES/SOL EQUIVALENCIES: MATHEMATICS G-2.3.10.11.12, ENGLISH 10-4, 11-4, DTE8405-003,008,013,014,017.
WARM-UP:
gROUPS WILL research trebuchet design and the variables affacting performance (prior lesson).
ACTIVITIES:
Day 1-3 – Students will break up into their standard groups of (up to) four, and
will Design, build and test a trebuchet to be built of ½” PVC (POLyvinylcloride).
trebuchet to be no larger than one cubic foot, excluding the arm. Projectile to be a 1.625 ounce golf ball. Counter weight
mass to be 10 pounds (160 ounces).
dAY 4 – sTUDENTS WILL test their trebuchets for range and accuracy ina competition. results to be analyzed, and performance improvements suggested.
CLOSING REVIEW:
groups WILL PRESENT their powerpoints to mr. ruf for REVIEW.
Groups will save their work in the shared drive in the “ruf” folder.
GUIDED PRACTICE:
Students will BE ASSISTED ONE-ON-ONE BY Mr. Ruf AS REQUIRED.
HOMEWORK:
Students will do an internet search TO FURTHER RESEARCH THEIR ASSIGNED subject.
NOTES: provide research materials as required
from the print shop library.
INFORMAL/FORMAL ASSESSMENT:
The Powerpoint presentation will be graded, usiing the standard rubric. Mr. Ruf will assist
students one-on one, as required to ensure understanding of the material.
MATERIALS: Computer with Internet Access and Microsoft Power point.
