Project procedures/requirements
1. Select an individual from your team to fulfill each of the following roles:
a) Architect (responsible for making the architectural drawing of structure)
b) Treasurer ( responsible for financial matters for the team)
c) Technology Director (responsible for collecting/presenting internet research data)
d) Project Manager (responsible for obtaining/managing building materials and organizing clean-up)
*****TAKING ON ANY OF THESE ROLES LISTED ABOVE DOES NOT MEAN YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT DUTY. iT MEANS YOU ARE IN CHARGE OF THAT RESPONSIBILITY. OTHER MEMBERS OF THE TEAM CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DO PART OF THE WORK*****
2. Search the internet for information that could assist you in your project. You may use the websites listed in the RESOURCES section of this WebQuest or you can conduct your own search. You should try to find websites that provide information on building structures that are able to withstand earthquakes or other natural disasters. Search for ideas that will help you engineer and design your structure.
*****YOU MUST PROVIDE THE NAME(s) OR URL'S OF THE WEBSITES THAT YOU VISITED IN YOUR FINAL PRESENTATION. DURING YOUR PRESENTATION YOU MUST EXPLAIN HOW THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HELPED YOU THROUGHOUT YOUR PROJECT AND TO DESIGN YOUR STRUCTURE.
3. Using paper, poster board, or any other available resource, make an architectural drawing of your structure. Your architect will make this diagram. Your design should support a golf ball at the top of the structure. The bottom of the golf ball must be at least 40 cm above the tabletop. DESIGN CAREFULLY!! Your structure must be strong yet flexible. Your actual structure must closely match your drawing. Only minor changes will be allowed. Use your internet research in your design.
4. Purchase the materials needed for your structure. You may purchase the materials from the Iroquois Construction Supply Company (your teacher!). Your treasurer must complete a purchase order and write a check for the amount of materials you need. You will be given only 3 checks and purchase orders to use. Your total budget for all materials is $6000.00. You may not exceed your budget.
*****The materials you will be using are delicate and can easily be damaged during construction or while being stored. You may purchase an insurance policy to protect you from your loss. This policy will allow you to purchase an additional $1500.00 of materials but you have to abide by the restrictions listed below. The cost of the policy is $500.00. This inital cost will be taken out of your budget. You may purchase a policy from the Iroquois Mutual Insurance Company Agent (your teacher!)
INSURANCE COMPANY RESTRICTIONS:
***insurance must be purchased prior to beginning construction of your structure. Insurance purchases will not be allowed after construction begins.
***You may use the policy only in the event of a catastrophic loss (major damage) You may not use the policy for minor breaks or losses of materials. The Insurance Adjustor (your teacher!) will make the determination regarding the severity of the damage. Decisions made by the adjustor are final!!!
5. Begin construction of your structure. All team members participate in the construction process. The project manager is responsible for storage of your structure and materials. Be careful not to waste or unnecessarily damage your materials. Clean up your area when finished.
6. Your group should make a presentation to the class prior to the final test. (2 to 3 minutes) You should explain why you think your design will support the golf ball and withstand the earthquake. You must cite examples from your internet research that support your design ideas.