Updates/ Due Dates

Hatchet Scrapebook due April 20th, 2018

Swimming tommorow April 5, 2018

Bring old magazines to school (to be cut up)

Popsicle Bridge Building on going due April 26th.

Digi Playspace trip April 20th, 2018

If you have not done so yet.
Show parents Math test and bring back to school signed.

Popsicle Stick Bridge

 Popsicle Bridge Rubric

Popsicle Stick Bridge

1.    Bridges are made entirely out of Popsicle sticks. Sticks must remain intact. Glue is to be used to hold Popsicle sticks together.

2.    Bridges should span a 30 cm gap, meaning the bridge would be longer than 30 cm.

3.    The bridge should be wide enough to fit 2 matchbox cars.

4.    Bridges should have aesthetically pleasing designs, be symmetrical, and incorporate elements of design from real bridges (ex. Trusses) 

5.    For ideas or to reference different bridge designs visit:

pghbridges.com/basics.htm

Popsicle Stick Bridge Rubric -   Due Date: April 26, 2018

Categories	Level 4	Level 3	Level 2	Level 1
Construction	Great care taken in construction process so that the structure is neat, attractive and follows plans accurately.	Construction was careful and accurate for the most part, but 1-2 details could have been refined for a more attractive product.	Construction accurately followed the plans, but 3-4 details could have been refined for a more attractive product.	Construction appears careless or haphazard. Many details need refinement for a strong or attractive product.
Elements	Bridge effectively incorporated bridge elements. Trusses, symmetry, proper span, beams, braces, struts, ties	Bridge generally incorporated bridge elements. Trusses, symmetry, proper span, beams, braces, struts, ties	Bridge incorporated a few bridge elements. Trusses, symmetry, proper span, beams, braces, struts, ties	Bridge incorporated no bridge elements. Trusses, symmetry, proper span, beams, braces, struts, ties
Bridge Strength	Bridge can hold over 1500 g			Bridge did not hold 1500g