WEBQUEST RYAN HAWTHORNE EDU 505 PROFESSOR YANG INTRODUCTION

WEBQUEST RYAN HAWTHORNE EDU 505 PROFESSOR YANG

INTRODUCTION Towers are a unique structure that many people find very interesting for multiple reasons. Some of these include; Their unique characteristics How they are built? How do they stand by themselves for so long? What process is used to produce such a structure? What problems solving strategies are used? What is a Design Process? Why is it used in this situation? What materials can you use to build a tower? Paper? ? ? Record height: 48 inches Can you beat the record? ? ?

TASK Paper Tower Activity Students will need to form groups of 2 and research the characteristics of tower structures. Students will also need to research various problem solving strategies. To enhance their success within this activity. Students will need to research the design process. Be able to understand what it is and how it is utilized.

TASK CONT… Objectives: Students will need to create the tallest freestanding tower. Materials- 2 sheets of computer paper and 12 inches of scotch tape. The tower needs to stand by it self (freestanding) for at least 1 minute for it to be eligible to win the competition. Work in groups of 2

PROCESS Use the Design Process and Problem solving strategies to complete this activity. The Design Process in an overview Step 1 - Identify the need or problem Step 2 - Identify the specifications Step 3 - Brainstorm solutions Step 4 - Analyze possible solutions Step 5 - Build a prototype

PROCESS CONT… Step 6 - Test and Evaluate your prototype Step 7 - Group Presentation Step 8 - Redesign *** It will be critical to utilize this Design process as well as your problem solving strategies in order to successfully complete this Paper Tower Activity.

RESOURCES Students will utilize these websites to help with their research of the design process, problem solving strategies, and the structure of Towers. http: //www. techitoutuk. com/knowledge/designprocess. html http: //www. lorainccc. edu/Current+Students/Advising+and+Counseling/Problem+Solving. htm http: //www. skywavetower. com/Page 6. htm http: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/List_of_tallest_towers_in_the_world

EVALUATION Students will be graded on a variety of items. Completed Paper Tower Structure (50%) Oral Presentation (20%) Completion of Research (20%) Results in tower competition (10%)

CONCLUSION Upon completion of this Paper Tower Activity, you should have; Learned about various characteristics of Towers. Learned about the design process and it’s importance in society. Developed unique problem solving strategies to complete your tower activity. The Tallest tower activity should help illustrate the importance of collaboration and communication.

TEACHER PAGE Prior to the activity, you should; Introduce what the design process is. Discuss some problem solving strategies and explain their importance. Activity Day, you should; Explain the criteria and constraints to the activity. Provide a safe and comfortable learning environment.

TEACHERS PAGE CONT… Materials necessary for Paper Tower Activity; 2 sheets of computer paper 1 ft of scotch tape Scissors (to cut the paper and tape) Loose leaf paper ( For Prototype)