Instructions for How to Join our Class on Quia

If you are in per 4 Conceptual Physics here is the link to instructions on how to join our class

If you are in Per 6 Conceptual Physics Here the link to instructions on how to join our class on Quia

CP Physics Foam Rocket Description, Rubric and Instructions Link

Deadline Extension: Thew final deadline for the project has been extended to 10/29, when you walk into class period 7.

Clarification of Par: All holes should be designed as par 2. This means that you if you make it in the hole in two shots you have achieved Par. Achieving Par is important for the rocket performance part of the grade. You will need to develop skill in making close shots.

Here is a link to a NASA site with instructions for how to build the rocket and launcher

Here is a link to the project Rubric
https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1lXSuCW1-IBh9QDMjGnP-xR3xhjVAGncPA6e-BMi_H1g

Mortar Golf

Working in teams of three, students will build a rubber band powered pipe foam insulation mortar and design a single hole golf course on paper that includes three dimensional hazards. Your target "hole" must be 60 cm diameter round and the horiziontal distance to the "hole" must be 10.0 meters. The model hole layout will then be constructed in a space on the gym floor using suitable materials to include but not limited to chairs, tables, and cardboard. The construction materials must be assembled and disassembled in a single class period. Students are then expected to play the entire classroom course, record scores and rate each hole. Projects grades will be based upon the Mortar Golf Rubric.

Point value: 100

Due Date: October 27 in class

Environmental incentive: Projects that use 90% or more recycled content and spend less than $5.00 total are eligible for a +5 pt incentive

Conceptual Physics Speed Boat Project

Mouse Trap Powered Speed Boat Project

Description: Research, design and build a mouse trap powered speed boat that travels eight feet in the shortest possible time. The boat must be less than 24” long when starting the race. Faster boats will receive higher scores. Only one Victor brand mousetrap may be used per boat. The boat cannot use any other form of energy, including but not limited to: Rubber bands, rockets, rat traps, springs, chemical reactions, wind, solar, or biopower. You are allowed one partner but you may also work alone if you prefer. The water in the trough is guaranteed to be 2” deep only. Measure the track carefully so that your boat fits. The track is about 4.0” wide. Significant work is required outside of class as only ten class periods will be devoted to researching, building, and testing.

Point value: One full test grade = 70 pts

Due dates: first day: Side and overhead drawing and materials list : 5 pts
10/8 materials due
10/15 First prototype (must move in the water when released) = 5 pts
10/23 Must make it across the track in less than 10 seconds = 5 pts
11/1 Final project due. 50 pts See grade scale below


Final Speed Boat Grade Scale:

Has boat with propulsion system but no movement = 50% = 25 pts

Moves but greater than 10 seconds = 65% = 33 pts

9-9.99 seconds = 75% = 38 pts

7-8.99 seconds = 85% = 43 pts

5-6.99 seconds = 95% = 48 pts

less than 5 seconds = A+ = 100% = 50 pts


Materials: Students provide their own materials to include but not limited to: Foam, wood strips, plastics, glue, paint, string, and ten total class periods.

Tools: The following tools will be provided: hand saw to cut materials less than 1/8” thick and 2” long, hot glue gun and one stick of glue per class per period, pliers