Earthquake May 4th-May 15th
Sixth Grade Science and Engineering
Next Generation Science Standards:
ESS2-2 Construct an explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth's surface at varying time and spatial scales.
ESS2-3 Analyze and interpret data on the distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, and seafloor structures to provide evidence of the past plate motions.
Overarching Question: How does form follow function?
Problem: The sixth graders at STEM Launch have been contacted by the family of a STEM Launch student who will be moving to California near the San Andreas Fault this summer. As the family begins the process of choosing their new home, they want recommendations of "Look Fors" in homes that would maintain the form and function necessary to survive a mid-level magnitude earthquake with minimal damage to the actual structure.
Critical Concept: Create a scaled dwelling that could exist safely in an earthquake zone.
Objective: Student will be able to research earthquake zone recommended
structures and construct a dwelling that could withstand a mid-level magnitude
earthquake with minimal damage.
Assessment: Students will build an earthquake resistant dwelling based upon historical data and geographic location.
PBL Rubric
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Criteria (What specifications your solution must meet to successfully solve the problem):
1. Bottom floor of dwelling needs to be 64 square inches or 6.45 square cm (For example: 8" width by 8" length or 20.3 cm by 20.3 cm length) or smaller.
2. Dwelling must be somewhere where an individual or family could live. Dwelling can be a house or apartment dwelling.
3. Bottom floor of dwelling must be able to fit on top of specified platform markings on the shake table.
1. Bottom floor of dwelling needs to be 64 square inches or 6.45 square cm (For example: 8" width by 8" length or 20.3 cm by 20.3 cm length) or smaller.
2. Dwelling must be somewhere where an individual or family could live. Dwelling can be a house or apartment dwelling.
3. Bottom floor of dwelling must be able to fit on top of specified platform markings on the shake table.
Constraints (What factors may limit possible solutions to this problem):
1. Dwelling can't be a skyscraper or office building complex.
2. Dwelling needs to be three stories or less tall.
1. Dwelling can't be a skyscraper or office building complex.
2. Dwelling needs to be three stories or less tall.
Lenses:
Structural Engineer: This engineer is responsible for maintaining the structure (form) and functionality of the earthquake resistant dwelling. Prior to the final build, this engineer will have tested multiple mini prototypes to ensure a quality structure. The structural engineer will keep the materials engineer and sustainability engineer informed of needs from the initial testing phases through to the final build of the demonstration prototype. Structural Engineer will do a simulation test of their prototype design on Connected2Teachiing website.
Materials Engineer: This engineer is responsible for selecting and pricing materials for the earthquake resistant dwelling. The selection of the materials will be research based and use industry recommended earthquake structural guidelines and inexpensive or recyclable materials that are similar to real world earthquake resistant materials in form and functionality.
Sustainability Engineer: This engineer is responsible for ensuring that each individual type of material selected can withstand the rigors of a simulated earthquake with the use of a shake table. This engineer will inform the materials engineer if the materials met required specification or if another material is needed.
Accountability Engineer: This engineer is responsible for ensuring that the earthquake resistant dwelling meets the criteria and constraints of the problem. They will be communicating closely with all of the engineers throughout the process. This engineer will be responsible for making a blueprint plan for the demonstration prototype. This engineer will have access to an iPad and an app to draw the blueprint plan.
Materials Engineer: This engineer is responsible for selecting and pricing materials for the earthquake resistant dwelling. The selection of the materials will be research based and use industry recommended earthquake structural guidelines and inexpensive or recyclable materials that are similar to real world earthquake resistant materials in form and functionality.
Sustainability Engineer: This engineer is responsible for ensuring that each individual type of material selected can withstand the rigors of a simulated earthquake with the use of a shake table. This engineer will inform the materials engineer if the materials met required specification or if another material is needed.
Accountability Engineer: This engineer is responsible for ensuring that the earthquake resistant dwelling meets the criteria and constraints of the problem. They will be communicating closely with all of the engineers throughout the process. This engineer will be responsible for making a blueprint plan for the demonstration prototype. This engineer will have access to an iPad and an app to draw the blueprint plan.
Earthquake Resistant Dwelling Deliverable:
- Materials list summary provided by the materials engineer supported with data
- Blueprint plan of the earthquake resistant dwelling provided by the accountability engineer
- Sustainability analysis showing the data attained through multiple test trials of the selected materials provided by the sustainability engineer
- Structural Analysis of the demonstration earthquake resistant dwelling with explanation of how this final prototype was selected based upon data gathered through testing of previous prototypes provided by the structural engineer
- Three photos of the earthquake resistant dwelling: top, front, and side
- Bibliography of resources utilized
- Need for earthquake resistant dwelling near the San Andreas Fault backed by evidence of past earthquakes in this region of the United States
Technology Integration:
- Drawing of Blueprint design using an iPad drawing program
- SlowPro video recording of the demonstration prototype during the earthquake simulation
- Viddy will be utilized to capture the video recording from the iPad and upload to the multimedia presentation
- Multimedia presentation program or Internet based presentation tool such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Presentation, or Prezi
Outside Resources:
Guest Speaker: Structural Engineer
Panel:
Students will vette their presentation and get feedback from STEM Launch staff and students. The best presentation from each classroom( totaling five presentations) will be uploaded to a secured website that panel members will be asked to view and provide feedback. Based upon the feedback received from the panel, the top two presentations will be shared with the STEM Launch family moving near the San Andreas Fault.
Web Resources:
Earthquakes 101: National Geographic Video
National Geographic: Mapmaker Interactive
Europe's Largest Recorded Earthquake
1906 Great San Francisco Earthquake
Valdivia Earthquake Strikes Chile
Quake Pandas Hanging On
Inside Earthquakes National Geographic
Visual.ly: Earthquakes
Visual.ly: Earthquake
Unavco IDV: Integrated Data Viewer
Active Earth Monitor
Earthscope
Recent Earthquakes Teachable Moments
IRIS Animations
Newsela: Using Ocean Waves to Predict the Power of Earthquakes
STEM Works: How Do I Make My Own P and S Waves?
STEM Works: How Do I Locate That Earthquakes's Epicenter?
STEM Works: Is There a Whole Lot of Shaking Going On?
How Stuff Works: How Earthquake-resistant Buildings Work
STEM Works: Build Your Own Earthquake Resistant Structure
ASME Made in Japan: Earthquake-Proof Homes
CNN: Earthquake Proof Building
Popular Mechanics: The Tech to Make Buildings Earthquake and Tsunami Resistant
Earthquake Simulator Aims to Prevent Future Devastation
Bridge to Classroom: Engineering for Earthquakes
Geology Labs: Virtual Earthquake
Cosmeo Make a Quake-Earthquake Simulator
Earthquakes: I Know That
Connected2Teaching E-Resources
National Geographic: Mapmaker Interactive
Europe's Largest Recorded Earthquake
1906 Great San Francisco Earthquake
Valdivia Earthquake Strikes Chile
Quake Pandas Hanging On
Inside Earthquakes National Geographic
Visual.ly: Earthquakes
Visual.ly: Earthquake
Unavco IDV: Integrated Data Viewer
Active Earth Monitor
Earthscope
Recent Earthquakes Teachable Moments
IRIS Animations
Newsela: Using Ocean Waves to Predict the Power of Earthquakes
STEM Works: How Do I Make My Own P and S Waves?
STEM Works: How Do I Locate That Earthquakes's Epicenter?
STEM Works: Is There a Whole Lot of Shaking Going On?
How Stuff Works: How Earthquake-resistant Buildings Work
STEM Works: Build Your Own Earthquake Resistant Structure
ASME Made in Japan: Earthquake-Proof Homes
CNN: Earthquake Proof Building
Popular Mechanics: The Tech to Make Buildings Earthquake and Tsunami Resistant
Earthquake Simulator Aims to Prevent Future Devastation
Bridge to Classroom: Engineering for Earthquakes
Geology Labs: Virtual Earthquake
Cosmeo Make a Quake-Earthquake Simulator
Earthquakes: I Know That
Connected2Teaching E-Resources
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