SCI7 Unit4 Structures and Forces

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Date	Topic/Notes	Assignment Due (to be done before class starts on date listed at left)
	The Textbook Online	Topic 1-2 Topic 3-5 Topic 6-7
	Structures & Forces Summary	http://dnowlan.ca/VM/science7/structures/structures1.htm
Jan	Topic 1:	Read through topic 1 All Bold words need to be defined in your Glossary Terms sheet Make a title page that encapsulates the unit. Be neat and use lots of color.
	Resource: - Great Canadian Structures - Structures around the world - Bad designs - Mechanisms 101 - Simple Machines	http://greatstructures.info/canada.htm http://www.exploratorium.edu/structures/ http://www.baddesigns.com/examples.html http://www.mekanizmalar.com/ http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/index.shtml
	BLM 4.2 Picture a Frame Worksheet	Picture a frame worksheet for Page 275 "Find out Activity" here.
	Structure Help	This website will help you understand structures and how they work. http://www3.ul.ie/~gaughran/Gildea/indexmain.htm
	7 Wonders of the world Structures	Here are the seven wonders of the world. Here are the new 7 wonders of the world.
	Collection of Building of the World	Here are the buildings of the world.
	Topic 1 Notes	Additional notes can be found here.
Jan	Bridge Building	Page 276 Golf Ball Bridge Experiment Bring scissors to class Answer the evaluate questions on the handout
	Extra	Here is a free demo that involves using structures and forces Must be downloaded http://www.armadillorun.com/
Feb	Topic 2:	Read through topic 2 and define the glossary terms (the bold words) Assignment Pg 281 Q1, Pg 296 Q1 & 2, Pg 297 Q 1, 2, & 3
	Rube Goldberg Macine	Here is the detail on how his machine works in the text book page 283. http://www.schs.ca/science/rube.html http://seaofgeek.wordpress.com/2011/04/04/rube-goldberg/
	Topic 2: Notes	Extra notes can be found here.
	Topic 3: Eureka Video Mass vs Weight
	Topic 3: Gravity
	Topic 3: Eureka Mass
	Topic 3: Helpful ppt's	http://www.iteachbio.com/skills/Mass/MassandWeight.ppt
	Extra	Here a website that will calculate your weight on other planets http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/weight/index.html
	Extra	Here is a lot about Force and Newtons discoveries. http://library.thinkquest.org/10796/ch4/ch4.htm
	Topic 3: Mass vs Weight
	Topic 3: Notes	Additional notes can be found here.
	On-line Bridge Construction	Learn4good: game can be found here.
	Topic 4 Notes	Additional notes can be found here.
	Topic 5 Notes	Additional notes can be found here.
	How do Levers work? Eureka!
Mar 2	Topic 5 Assignment 1:	Read topic through. Make a Glossary with definitions of all the bold words Questions: Page 319, Q 1a, 2, 3a & 4 Questions: Page 320, Q 1, 2, 3 & 4 Read the topic notes handout and link above.
	Wikipeda: Levers	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lever
	Topic 6 Notes	Additional notes can be found here.
	Frictional Forces:	Shows the power that friction can have. http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/mythbusters-phone-book-friction.html
	The Windproof Wonder	Pg 327 Read the investigation. Create a detailed design with measurements and plans for joints that will stand in this senario - Need 3 dimentional measurements, label materials used, use a ruler for lines, etc (use detail) - Design hand out can be found here. Need to bring: 1. Pencil 2. Scissors (not apart of the structure) Consider base of support, centre of gravity, stability and joints. Propeller design instructions can be found here.
	Topic 6: Assignment 1:	Read topic through. Make a Glossary with definitions of all the bold words Questions: Page 328, Q 1, 2, 3 & 5 Read the topic notes handout and link above.
	Topic 7 Notes	Additional notes can be found here.
	Topic 7: Assignment 1:	Read topic through. Make a Glossary with definitions of all the bold words Questions: Page 340, Q 1 & 2 Read the topic notes handout and link above.
	Topic 6-7: Wrap-up Questions	Answer the following questions with a partner (you will receive the same grade) You must put all questions and complete answers on 1 word document to hand in when completed. Page 341 Q 1 - 7 Use size 12 font, Times New Roman, bold the answers, number the questions. When completed name the assignment "first name 1_first name2" Place into the S: drive/science7/Sci7S folder.
	Glossary Terms Quiz	All the bold words from the unit will be used in a Quiz. Here is one students version of the Glossary terms for this unit (you are responsible for knowing if it is a complete list).
	Reverse Bungee Jump Project	Read Pg 344 & 345 in your Science Focus 7 text book. Discuss with your parents the materials you have available to bring to school. Draw and plan your design for your bungee jump. Use this handout. Hand your design in to your teacher. On building day, bring all your materials & tools to build your bungee jump. (note: students without materials will lose marks) Rubric can be found here.
	Unit Review	http://daferguson.horizon.ab.ca/docs/library/sf_unitstudynotes.pdf
	Unit Summary	Unit summary of each unit and what you need to know. http://www.edquest.ca/pdf/sf74review.pdf
	Review Booklet	Questions that you should know the answers to for the exam. http://www.edquest.ca/pdf/sf74reviewbooklet.pdf