Roz on the Water

Roz on the Water

by Netera Pratt-Gutierrez

​Group Expectations

1. ​Everyone gets a turn to talk.

2. ​We are on task.

3. ​We practice Ubuntu.

4. ​We solve our problem before asking for help.

5. ​We follow the Classroom Group Rules.

​Learning Target

​I can develop, test and create a device that will support an abiotic being.

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Success Criteria :

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​I will use the engineering Design Process to solve a problem.

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The Taco Party: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAhpfFt_mWM

Multiple Choice

What do you need to know before brainstorming ideas?

• You need to identify the constraints.

• You need to answer your problem 

• Ask Ms. Nettie for help.

• You have to brainstorm before knowing your constraints.

Open Ended

After brainstorming, how do you select your idea?

Poll

Testing your prototype involves:

• You test it out.

• You and others test it out. Then ask questions.

• Just do it.

Multiple Choice

Why is iterating so important?

• Iterating helps.

• Iterating helps you improve your prototype.

• Iterating makes no sense.

​Overview

​Chapter 35

​Roz is unable to go into the water to help Brightbill learn to swim.

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​Inquiry Question:

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​How could Roz have helped Brightbill learn to swim, without damaging herself?

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​Groups:

​Nettie Groups:

​1) Hillary, Sofiya, Alvaro and Alux

​2) Shayan, Ella, George and Joshua

​3) Rhiyan, Samaria, Dillon and Richard

​4) Tatum, Olivia, Yusuf and Hussein

​5) Nam, Diana, Both and Dariana

​6) Kai, Estella, Peyten and Brandace

​Fish Group:

​1) Ibrahim, Dayanara, Lola and Trace

​2) Joseph, Camber, Omar and Darion

3) Netilimwar, Ahmad, Jerom and Mercy

4) ​Dee, Walter, Mecan and Zaheer

​5) Avineet, Vanessa, Lissandro and Carlos

​6) JJ, Ivan, Violet and Xaniyah

​In a group we will...

​Design and build Roz a float to help Brightbill swim.

​We will chart fill out the chart on our tables to test our success. Read over the chart as a team, now. (5 minutes)

​ Monday- Notes and craft Creation of Roz and Weigh her.

Tuesday- Create Flotation Device.

Wednesday- Test Flotation Device without Roz

Thursday- Test Flotation Device with Roz.

​Friday- Retest Flotation Device with Roz and fill out Data

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​MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-4

​Worksheets

• ​You must turn in your own worksheet.

• ​You must have the worksheet completely filled out.

• ​You must participate and follow the Classroom Group Rules.

​Groups

​Hillary, Sofiya, Kai, Brandace, Ella and Rhiyan

​Shayan, Samaria, Yusuf, George, Richard and Joshua

​Alvaro, Dariana, Tatum, Dillon and Alux

​Nam, Estella, Both, Olivia and Peyten

​Mercy, Walter, Carlos, Camber and Omar

​Avineet, Dayanara, Ahmad, Ibrahim and Trace

​Zaheer, Joseph, JJ, Lola and Mecan

​Jerom, Ivan, Lissandro, Vanessa, and Xaniyah

​Violet, Le'Asia, Darion, Netilimwar and Dee

​Materials

​As a team, discuss what materials you need to build a successful flotation device for Roz.

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​Materials:

​Styrofoam, craft sticks, straws, cardboard, aluminum foil and plastic utensils and weights.

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​Step 1

1. ​Build Roz must be 3lbs. Use Scale to test weight.

​Step 2:

​​Gather materials to make device for Roz.

​Step 3

​​Test Device without Roz.

​Step 4

​​Test Device with Roz.

​Step 5:

​​Repeat if 1st attempt was unsuccessful.

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​If Attempt is successful, make sure to write your conclusion and then work on the writing prompt individually