FINAL ASSIGNMENT STEM DESIGN DISCOVERY Mission You and

FINAL ASSIGNMENT STEM DESIGN & DISCOVERY

Mission You and your team will research and build a correct model of an assigned military vehicle or aircraft used during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan (2001 -present). The assignment will consist of 2 sections: Research/Presentation 3 D Model

Research portion: 1 2 3 Research basic information about your vehicle or aircraft (example: number of troops it can seat, approximate size and weight, year of origin). Name a major battle that your vehicle or aircraft was employed in during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. You will also need to know the location, month and year this took place. Describe its primary role on the battlefield, and how it was actually used in the battle that you are researching.

Model portion: Materials: Cardboard, film strips/transparencies, and hot glue. Required: • Visual accuracy. • Great craftsmanship. • Correct scale. Size: Correct scale (see next slide). Not Required, but optional: • Moveable wheels. • Secondary weapon systems (example: Machine guns).

A DAY Group Assignments Group A: AAV-P 7/A 1 Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicle Scale down 23 x Group B: LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle Scale down 18 x Group C: M 1151 High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle Scale down 12 x Group D: MK 23 Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) Scale down 23 x Group E: Cougar H 4 x 4 Mine Resistance Ambush Protected Vehicle (MRAP) Scale down 15 x Group F: M 1 A 2 Abrams Tank Scale down 23 x

B DAY Group Assignments Group A: UH-1 Y Venom Super Huey helicopter Scale down 45 x Group B: CH-53 Super Stallion Helicopter Scale down 45 x Group C: UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter Scale down 35 x Group D: CH-47 Chinook Helicopter Scale down 35 x Group E: AH-1 W Super Cobra Helicopter Scale down 30 x Group F: AC 130 Gunship Scale down 55 x

What I want: YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO WRITE A PAPER. However, you must create a presentation of your model that includes: Three (3) good, clear photographs of your model at different angles with a plain white backdrop and floor. SCALE: Height and width, including the fuselage (wingspan/full rotor for aircraft only), and weight. Crew capacity, including the number of troops that can be transported inside the vehicle/aircraft. Battle that the vehicle/aircraft participated in, its primary role, and its role in the battle space. Date and location (within the Iraq and Afghanistan wars). Good, clear images of your vehicle/aircraft found online to accompany your presentation. Your journey through the STEM cycle: Work-in-progress shots (sketches, prototype, and/or of your project being built). Failures and successes. Discuss what makes this project interdisciplinary.

You will not read off the slide during your presentation. Learn the material and speak intelligently about the topic with confidence and authority. This is your final exam, and it’s worth 25% of your cumulative grade. Model: 60% Presentation: 40%

Presentation Dates: B Day: May 31 A Day: June 1 YOU HAVE 9 ½ working class periods to show me your very best. Be smart. Have a plan. Be deliberate with your actions. Do your job right the first time. Know how much time you have at all times. Be professional and you will pump out professional quality work. Good luck!