1) This document provides instructions for a chemistry class assignment involving newspaper articles. Students are asked to bring specific materials and sit in their same seats as the previous day. 2) The class will participate in a group activity where each student will share their name, sentence, and assignment. They will then collect and turn in their assignment. 3) The document outlines roles and procedures for a group project to design and build a structure only using newspaper, with the goal of creating the tallest or strongest design. Guidelines and expectations are provided for the group activity.

1. Welcome to Chemistry!
You will need:
1) Assignment Log #1 (from yesterday)
2)Newspaper Article & 1- 3x5 card
Please sit in the same seats as
yesterday.
Please get out a Pencil or Pen..

2. Share
1. Have out your 3x5 card and redacted article
2. As we go around the room, share:
1. Your Name
2. Your Sentence
3. When everyone has shared:
1. #1- Collect, paperclip and turn in to turn-
in tray.

3. 1)Mrs. Julie Mori
2) Recommended Supplies for Student
Success– (1 – 1 ½” 3 ring notebook, 2 Pencils, 8
Colored Pencils, Basic Calculator, 3 dividers(AVID –
Section in Large Binder)
3)Lab Supply Donation = Average donation has
been $5.00 (Checks made out to MVMS)
4)Tutorial Times: M-F except WED. 7:45-8:25 or M-F
4th
period lunch w/a pass
5)Contacting Me: Will respond until 7:00pm each
evening- via E-MAIL jmori for Julie

6. Check
Off
Date
Given
Date Due Name of Assignment Possibl
e Pts.
Earned
Pts.
8/21 8/22 Newspaper Blackout
-Redacting
50
8/21 8/23 Signed Brochure 35
8/21 8/28 E-Mail Me (Name-first & last,
period of science this term,
favorite lab or science
experience K-7th)
40
8/22 8/26 Mission Possible 120/15

7. 1) What makes a good team?
2) What kinds of things can hurt
teamwork?
3) 1 Cooperative Project per seat change
– Individual Component Grade
– Team Component Grade
– I will be making observations as
you work

8. To design and build a
structure using only two
pieces of newspaper.

9. 1. Choose either TALLEST or
STRONGEST.
2. No Adhesives or Connectors
can be used!
3. You can twist, stack, cut,
shape, fold, etc.

10. 1. I am more interested in the PROCESS
of PRODUCT PRODUCTION than in the
final product.
2. You can get an “A” on this whether
your group is able to create the tallest
or strongest structure or not.
3. I’m looking for TEAMWORK,
CREATIVITY and DOCUMENTED
EVIDENCE of EFFORT.

11. 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,
sketching and quality of product
4. ORAL PRESENTER– Communicator,
Asks Questions for the group, Presents finding,
Manages Trades

12. Materials Managers
Please pick up:
– One worksheet for each person at
your table
– 2 sheets of newspaper for testing
today

13. Observations, Testing and
Generation of Ideas
1)Observe the material you will be using to
construct your device
2)Test the materials
3)Generate and Record one idea per
person….each idea can be different or
modification of another’s original idea
• Bullet why the idea would work and/or
why it may not work

14. 1. Make sure everyone knows what to do
2. Make sure everyone completes Day 1
assignment sheet
1. Speaks for the group
2. Asks clarification questions, concerns,
issues?
1. Collects needed materials
2. Keeps supply box organized & clean
1. Track & Communicate remaining time to group.
2. Contribute to engineering design

15. Observations, Testing and
Generation of Ideas
1)Observe the material you will be using to
construct your device
2)Test the materials
3)Generate and Record one idea per
person….each idea can be different or
modification of another’s original idea
• Bullet why the idea would work and/or
why it may not work

16. 1.MANAGER– Make sure everyone has Day
1’s work completed (page 1 front and back)
2. MATERIALS MANAGER– Recycle
used Newspaper OR Turn in project- Should
be labeled with Period # and Table #. Clean
Supply Box.
3. TIMER/DESIGNER– Help Clean Up
4. ORAL PRESENTER– Make sure all
questions have been answered, clarifications of
any concern

17. Due Today:
– Newspaper Blackout + 3x5 card
Due Friday (tomorrow):
– Signed Brochure
Due Next Week (Wednesday):
– E-mail Me
 Lab Donation – Best by 9/6-$5.00 – Check to
MVMS or Cash