The document provides instructions and an assignment log for a group project on designing a device to deposit a ping pong ball in a cup from a distance. It outlines the requirements for the device, materials provided, tasks to be completed each day, roles for group members, and due dates for assignments. The grading criteria emphasizes process, creativity, effort, and teamwork over the final product.

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You Will Need: KS
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1) Pencil
2) Mission Possible (bookshelf- 2
sheets 3 sides- Please
STAPLE
3) Help Me Get to Know You –
Due today
4) Update Assignment Log #1
on-line

2. Check Date Date Name of Assignment Possible Earned
Off Given Due Pts. Pts.
1/22 1/23 Help Me Get to Know 50
You
1/22 1/25 Signed Brochure 35
1/22 1/30 E-mail Me 40
1/23 1/28 Mission Possible 185
end of
period (20)

3. Graded Area Possible Earned
Points Points
Attem. Solution 55
Successful Solution 20
PowerPoint 45
All Worksheets 40
Completed
Team Work 25
*Bonus Points Up to 20
Total

4. 1. I am more interested in the PROCESS
of PRODUCT PRODUCTION than in the
final product.
2. You can still get a good grade on this
whether your group is able to create a
successful device or not.
3. I’m looking for TEAMWORK,
CREATIVITY and DOCUMENTED
EVIDENCE of EFFORT.

5. To design and build a device
with which you can deposit a
ping-pong ball into a small
cup that is standing upright in
the center of a six foot
diameter circle.

6. 1. No body part must ever
enters the circle
2. After depositing the ping
pong ball – you must be able
to remove your device leaving
the ball in the cup
3. Cup must remain in the center
of the circle

7. 1. Attempted Solution &
completing task
2. Successful Solution
3. Team Work Up to 20
4. Bonus Points pts.
5. Individual Completed
Worksheet Points

8. 1.MANAGER– Organizing, Understanding,
Turning in Work
2. MATERIALS MANAGER– Collecting,
Keeping supplies in good condition, Returning,
Organize Table Box
3. TIMER/DESIGNER– Track and
Communicate Time, In charge of design, and
quality of product, PPT
4. ORAL PRESENTER– Communicator,
Asks Questions for the group, Presents finding,
Manages Trades

9. Pick Up:
1.2 pieces of unlined paper
2.4 straws
3.1 piece of string, 20 cm
4.1 piece of masking take 10 cm
5.One bag w/ cup and ping-pong
ball
Scissors in Table Box
New materials will be given to you
tomorrow. (If YOU choose)

10. 1) What are some problems your device will
have to overcome?
Bullet format….No
COMPLETE
SENTENCES
2) What strategies do you need in order to
produce a device when working in a
cooperative group?

11. Day 1:
Observations, Testing and Brain Storm Ideas
1)Observe the material you will be using to
construct your device
2)Test the materials
3)Brain Storm and Record - your
idea….each idea can be different or a
variation of a group idea
1)Use pictures/diagrams and bullet format
to explain your project details
2)EACH individual is responsible for
only one idea.

12. Your Idea
What are the strong points? What are some of the challenges?
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13. Day 1:
Observations, Testing and Brain Storm Ideas
1)Observe the material you will be using to
construct your device
2)Test the materials
3)Brain Storm and Record - your
idea….each idea can be different or a
variation of a group idea
1)Use pictures/diagrams and bullet format
to explain your project details
2)EACH individual is responsible for
only one idea.

14. 1)Return cup and ping-pong ball in
plastic bag
2)Return any unused supplies.
3)Check Supply Box
1)Make sure everyone is done with
front side of page 1 and their
design on the back.

15. Due Today:
– Help Me Get to Know YOU
Due Tomorrow:
– Pg 1 and Design for Mission Possible
Due by Friday:
– Signed Brochure
Due by Next Wed:
– E-mail Me