Lets Take A Trip To Space

Introduction

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Have you ever wondered what it takes stay on the ground and not float like balloons? By taking a trip to space students will learn and understand the purpose and use of Gravity and also participate in an a experiment to better understand the content.

Task

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Today Students will research,read and understand what is gravity and afterwards do an group experiment.

Students will work in groups of 3 to design and construct an egg protective device. Students will be able to explore the different materials available and learn to apply concepts of momentum, impulse, and gravity to this project.

The aim of this project is to design a carrier that will prevent an egg from breaking when dropped from a certain height. Please keep in mind that your egg carrier must be able to withstand numerous drops.

Process

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Research and Answer The Following Questions.

1.What is gravity?

2.What must you do to overcome gravity?

3.Which object would be most difficult to lift against gravity?

4.The balls shown above are all dropped at the same time onto the table. How will they strike the table?

5.How does Earth’s gravity affect objects near Earth?

6.Why is the statement “What goes up, must come down” usually true?

7.A piece of paper is dropped from the table to a floor. What are three questions you could have about this?

Experiment:

Students will work in groups of 3 to perform the egg drop experiment

8.Students will need Paper Cups, Rubber bands, Construction Paper, Loose Leaf Paper, Paper Bags, and Balloons.

9.Next, students are going to brainstorm possible ways to make your egg land on the ground safely from the height.

10.Now it’s Time to Build Your Carrier…. While using only the materials listed, you and your group partners are going to construct an object to carry the egg to the ground safely

Tips:

11.Phase 1: When you are designing this gear there are a few things that you need to keep in mind. This device must be protective. The raw egg inside must not even crack at the first drop.

12.Phase Two: Testing Request practice runs at the drop site to make sure that your gear will withstand these tests. The project takes much trial and error and it is highly doubtful that you will succeed in your design on the first trial. You will most likely have to modify your current design or start completely over and design a new apparatus.

13.Phase Three: Actual Drop Raw eggs are provided at the drop site. The student should bring a small repair kit for their apparatus, i.e. tape, scissors, and left-over materials provided etc. Be fully prepared and bring all items to the drop site.

Evaluation

Criteria	weight	4 – Exemplary	3 – Accomplished	2 – Developing	1 – Beginning
Cooperation	25%	Does a full share of work or more Assigns a clearly defined role; group members perform roles effectively Always considers all views and helps team to reach fair decision Never argues with teammates Group tries to solve its problems by itself without seeking outside help	Does an equal share of work Assigns roles, but roles are not clearly defined or consistently adhered to Usually considers all views and helps team to reach fair decision Rarely argues Group seldom solves its problems as a team and asks classmates or teacher for help	Does almost as much work as others Assigns roles, but roles are not adhered to Often sides with friends instead of considering all views Sometimes argues Group settles problems and gives up easily	Does less work than other group members No effort made to assign roles to group members Acts as cliques or individuals rather than group Arguments within group Little attempt to solve problems; gives up easily
Organization	20%	Takes initiative in helping the group get organized and setting times and places to meet Product is extremely well organized with an introduction, body, and conclusion Has realistic, prioritized, and measurable goals Highly productive in accomplishing assignment	Works agreeably with partner(s) concerning organization and times and places to meet Product is organized with an introduction, body, and conclusion Goals are established, but some are too general Accomplished basic assignment	Can be coaxed into meeting with other partner(s) Somewhat organized ideas; not presented in sequence Goals not clearly defined Barely accomplishes the job	Did not meet partner(s) at agreed times or places Lack of organization; choppy and confusing; format difficult to follow No goals established Does not accomplish assignment
Research	20%	Collects and contributes accurate content Goes above and beyond to research information Communicates and shares all information with the group Always does the assigned work without having to be reminded	Collects and contributes mostly accurate content At times, takes initiative to find extra information Shares information with the group Usually does the assigned work; rarely needs reminding	Collects and contributes somewhat accurate content Uses only materials provided Shares some information with the group Rarely does the assigned work; often needs reminding	Collects and contributes inaccurate content Does not utilize resources effectively Keeps information to self; does not share with group Relies on others to do the work
Member Responsibility	25%	Provides many ideas for the assignment Clearly communicates desires, ideas, personal needs and feelings Listens and speaks a fair amount Each team member is treated with respect and is encouraged Hands in all assignments on time	Participates in discussions about the assignment Usually shares opinions and thoughts with other partner(s) Listens, but sometimes talks too much or too little Often encourages and respects team members Hands in most assignments on time	Listens to others; on some occasions, makes suggestions Rarely expresses feelings or preferences Usually does most of the talking, rarely allowing others to speak; or seldom talks, allowing others to dominate Some members are not encouraged or respected Hands in most assignments late	Seems bored with conversations about the assignment Never/almost never spoke up Monopolized conversation; does not allow others to speak Does not respect or encourage other members Does not hand in some/all assignments
Presentation	10%	Presentation is clever and original Engaging; captures interest of audience Appropriate variety of visual aids Visual aids add to or clarify presentation Each presenter speaks clearly and loudly; good eye contact; appropriate body language Members contribute equally to the presentation	Presentation is thoughtful Presentation is well done; interesting to audience Some use of visual aids Visual aids somewhat add to or clarify presentation Most of the time, presenter speaks clearly and loudly; some eye contact; some use of appropriate body language Most of the members contributed equally to the presentation	Presentation is at times clearly presented Presentation is at times interesting to audience Limited use of visual aids Visual aids do not clarify or add the presentation Presenter is hard to hear; little eye contact; poor body language Some members did not contribute equally to the presentation	Little creativity used; bland Presentation is hard to follow; poorly organized No use of visual aids Presenter cannot be heard; no eye contact; poor body language Some members did not contribute to the presentation

Assignment Score _______ + Beyonder/Bonus _______ = Final Score : ____________

Conclusion

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Now that you are familiar with the context of how gravity works, you will have a better understanding of the meaning "what goes up, must go down.

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Jason Smith

Edu 321.01

Grade: 5

Subject: Science

Standard: 7.) Design and conduct a test to modify the speed of a falling object due to gravity (e.g., constructing a parachute to keep an attached object from breaking).

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