Meeting called to order at 3 PM by Captain C. Dosch.
Reminders:
- $15 dues are due! Dues cover the costs of t-shirts and materials for projects
- permission slips for Saturday SECME design seminars field trips are due, signed by your parent/guardian next week.
- Banner Brainstorms are due next week, completed and colored, for judging.
New Business
Fibonacci Squares and Golden Spirals
Purpose:
SWBAT plot a mathematical relationship that defines a spiral
SWBAT use technology (graphing calculator) to plot a set of ordered pairs
SWBAT use technology (graphing calculator) to create spirals similar to that found in shells, hurricane storms, and spiral galaxiesPopsicle Stick Truss Bridge
Purpose:
- SWBAT (students will be able to) build a bridge spanning twelve inches that will hold 50 lbs. The bridge is to be made of only popsicle sticks and glue. By being limited to only two allowable materials - wood popsicle sticks and white glue - students will need to use creativity, ingenuity, and resourcefulness in order to maximize the strengths and minimize the inherent shortcomings of each material.
- SWBAT read drawings and models made to scale. As a part of the SECME engineering design competition, each team is required to prepare a scaled drawing depicting the project that they have designed and built.Banner Brainstorm: a smART stART to inspire ART imagination
Engage: display Seminole SECME 2009 “Igniting Minds” Banner (2nd place trophy winner!)
Explain: powerpoint on Banner Competition
Explore: Complete Banner Brainstorm worksheet. Student plan placement, proportion, and use colored pencils.
NEXT WEEK Evaluate: smArt Gallery Walk. Banner Brainstorms are posted in different parts of the hallway. Teams rotate around, and reflect on work down by other groups.
