Model Project

 

Project:  Design and Build a Scale Model

     For this project you will make a three-dimensional model of your bedroom and some of the objects in it.  To make your model, you will first measure the dimensions of your room and the objects in it.  You will record these values in a data table.  After comparing the measurements, you will convert them to scale.  The scale is 1 inch on the model equals 1 foot (12 inches) in the real room. After the measurements have been scaled, you will choose materials to build your model. Before you start construction, you will use graph paper to sketch to scale the parts of your model.   Once your model is complete, you will present it to the class and explain how you made it.  You may also discuss any problems you had while constructing the model and how you solved these problems.

Project Rules and Hints
•    Work on the project each day so that you will meet the project deadlines. 
•    Follow the safety guidelines in Appendix A as you construct your model.
•    Study your room to decide on which objects to include in your model.  Choose no more than 10 items.
•    The materials you choose will depend on what you are modeling.  Scissors, tape and glue, a ruler or yardstick, and cardboard will probably be most useful.  Other materials you might use include construction paper, scraps of fabric, plastic transparencies, thin, flexible wire, craft sticks, styrofoam, wood scraps, cardboard and toothpicks.
•    Put all of the pieces of your model in their correct positions on the sketch before you glue or tape anything in place on your base.  This will give you an idea of what your finished project will look like.  This trial will also allow you to see if you’ve made any major mistakes in converting the measurements.

Project Timeline
Tasks and Due Dates                                                                                                  

1.    Measure and record the dimensions of everything
to be modeled.                                                       Thursday  12/11 

2.    Convert measurements to scale and record the values
in the data table.                                                    Friday  12/12             

3.  Make a scale drawing of your room’s floor plan.    Tuesday 12/16

4.  Choose and collect materials to make your model. Thursday  12/18

5.  Start constructing your scale model.                    Friday  12/19

6.  Finish the model and start preparing your presentation. Wednesday 1/7    

7.  Present your model and explain its construction.     Friday  1/9

                   

                                      Actual unit                  Scale Unit

     1 Foot  (12 inches )     =           1 inch   
So that means:
½ foot or 6 inches   =   ½ inch
 
 ¾ foot or 9 inches  =  ¾  inch

     ¼ foot or 3 inches  =  ¼ inch 
You may round to the nearest 3 inches on the actual measurements or the 1/4 inch on the scale measurement.
When your scaled measurements are completed you will receive the graph paper to start drawing your floor plan.  Remember that the floor plan is a view looking down from the top so most items eill look like rectangles. This is due Tuesday 12/16.  
Once you have had your floor plan graded and revised it if necessary, it is time to start construction.  Remember to measure your objects and test to see if they fit on your paper floor plan before you tape or glue them in place in your model (box). 
                                    

Science Fair

Conte Science Fair
March 19, 2009
    All sixth grade students will do a project.  In class you will begin your log book and research ideas for possible projects.  The actual experiment should be done at home.  The sites to the left are very helpful. See the steps and due dates below.
I will be available for help after school on Tuesdays.   On Wednesdays starting on Feb.25, there will be two Science Fair Help Programs.  One is an afterschool program 3:15-5:15 with Ms. Scanlon.  The other is in the Conte Library, Wednesday evenings 6:00-7:30.  For this one, a parent should accompany the student.  On March 11, Participate in  Pre-Judging – Add 10 points to your overall score on the day of the Science Fair. 
Science Fair Steps                 
1. Find a topic that interests you.
2. Reseach your topic. (this is on going)         Library visit 2/3 and on own
3. Think of a question to investigate.
4. Write in log book about Choosing your project and at least 2  sources. Remember you should be writing in your log book daily.
5.  Topic worksheet and parent letter                     Due 2/9   
6.  Procedure and material list                               Due 2/11
7.  Begin experiment and record data
8.  Make tables & graphs, and draw conclusions
9.  Write 5 paragraph essay on research  (We'll this start after break)
10.  Construct a display board.   See me if you need a board.
11.  Pre-Judging is offered if your display is ready.          3/11
12.  Edit and type final copy of essay.                    
13.  Prepare oral presentation.                               Due 3/18
14.  Bring display, board, and log book to school.   3/18 6-7:30 pm
15.  Science Fair: Judging in school,  Parents view and awards in evening
                        Thursday,  March 19  6-7 pm
 
 
Solar System Project
In this project students will create an eight page book about our solar system.  Each planet will have a separate page (remember Pluto is no longer considered a planet).   Using your textbook or other resources, research the following information about each planet:
       1.    The distance between the planet and the sun
       2.    The planet’s atmosphere
       3.    The diameter (size) of the planet
       4.    The period of revolution
       5.    The average temperature
       6.    The number of known moons orbiting the planet
       7.    At least one other interesting fact.
Once you have recorded your information, illustrate each page with a picture of the planet.  You may draw, or paste in pictures from magazines or other sources. You will have some time in class but you should work on your book at home as well.  I am available after school any day but Thursday if you want to stay for help.
      The eight pages are due Friday May 22. 
Once your eight pages are complete, get the go ahead from your teacher and you may begin working on a cover, which will feature some of the other bodies in our solar system.  The steps for creating a cover are:
       1.    Choose a piece of construction paper and fold it in half.
       2.    On the Front cover create a title and below it write your name as the author. 
       3.    Glue a piece of white paper to the inside front cover and title it “The Sun".  Choose three of the following words: photosphere, chromosphere, corona, sunspot, prominences, solar flares, or solar wind.  Write the definitions of the words you chose and add a picture. 
       4.    Glue another piece of white paper on the inside back cover and title it “Meteors, Asteroids, and Comets”.  Write down the definitions and a fact for each term.
       5.    Attach the cover to your book.
The completed book is due by May 27 and worth 100 points. 
Late projects will lose 10 points for each day late.
 
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