Wednesday, 3 Sept

Objective: introduce yourself to people in the room, review course outline & expectations

Agenda

Welcome
Logistics
1. 1st period only
  1. Schedules
    1. Changing schedules
  2. Create a table tent
    1. Fold a paper in thirds along the longitudinal axis (i.e., 'hot-dog fold') as if you were folding a letter to send in the mail.
    2. Using a marker, neatly write your name in large letters in two adjacent sections.
    3. Add your pronouns: he/him or she/her or they/them or....
    4. Add something in the corners that represents you
      1. e.g., something from your past, present, or future
      2. e.g., a hobby you enjoy
2. Organize your composition book
  1. cover: name, "Physical Science & Physics of Flight"
  2. page 1: title page
  3. page 2: table of contents
  4. page 3: table of contents (cont'd)
  5. page 4: <date> <response to prompt>
3. Organize your paper management system
  1. You will need access to TWO portfolio folders
    1. Folder 1: Science
    2. Folder 2 [shared with other classes]: Action
      1. Label one side: To do
      2. Label the other side: To submit
4. Planners
5. Computers:
  1. Laptop Contract: To be eligible to take a computer home on Thursday / Friday, you MUST return the signed form to school.
Introductions
1. Working in groups of 3 - 4, create a whiteboard to introduce yourself and your team to others in the class
2. Model
3. Conventions
  1. In the center, sketch a series of diagrams that represent 3-4 things each person in the group has in common
  2. At the perimeter, each person sketches a series of diagrams that represent 3-4 things that make them different from each other person in the group
  3. Sketches only! Use NO words on the whiteboard
4. Place boards on stands at the perimeter of the room.
5. Be prepared to introduce your team to the class.
Course expectations
1. tentative sequence
2. philosophy regarding growth and grades
  1. standards
  2. rubrics
Thermodynamics challenge #1: build an ice cube protector
Closing: On a notecard, write something that your instructor should know about you that you did not share with the class.

Homework

<Thursday, 4 September: Complete and bring laptop contract (agenda item 2.d)

<Monday, 8 September: Build an ice cube protector (agenda item 5)

Thursday, 4 September

Objective: review safety protocols

Agenda

Welcome
Community building:
1. corners
  1. dog - cat - other - none
  2. invisibility - flight - teleportation - other
  3. luxury car - sports car - truck - other
2. introduce yourself to the people at your table
  1. # of siblings
  2. least favorite food
Safety protocols
1. Working individually, respond to the following prompts on page 4 of your notebook:
  1. Describe some of the safety precautions taken in the aviation industry.
  2. Select one of the precautions you listed. Explain why it is important.
2. With your team, generate a list of some of the safety protocols your team thinks are most important
Safety protocols
1. Failed flip
2. Review rationale for safety protocols in science
3. Review specific protocols and safety contract
4. Sign safety contract
5. Extra: Situational awareness
Review expectations and ideas for ice cube protector
Closing: describe a 'fail' in your life (either as actor or witness)

Homework

<overdue: If you have not already done so, complete and bring laptop contract (Wednesday, 4 Sept > agenda item 2.d)

<Monday, 8 September: Build an ice cube protector (Wednesday, 3 Sept > agenda item 5)

Friday, 5 September

Objective: Define types of variables in experiments; generate list of controlled variables required for valid test of ice-cube protectors

Initial Thinking:

Record your responses in your composition book

If we are going to accurately determine the effectiveness of the designs of your ice cube protectors, we need some way to test all ice cube protectors equally.

1. List four or more variables we need to keep the same between tests to ensure valid results.
2. For each variable you list, describe a likely outcome if you did NOT keep it constant.

Agenda

1. Your instructor will assign you to a new seat.
2. Put your table tent on your table.
3. Introduce yourself to the people around you
  1. In addition to telling them your name, share something interesting about your past, present, or future.
  2. You are conducting your ice cube protector test with this table group.
    1. Exchange contact information [see agenda item 5]
4. Review specifications for ice cube protector: device and technical sketch
5. Design a procedure for Tuesday's test taking into account the variables you mentioned in the Initial Thinking.
  1. If your team does not complete the procedure in class, you will need to do so prior to class on Tuesday.
6. Next steps and closing

Homework:

Due <Tuesday, 9 Sept

1. 1. Individually: If you have not already done so, complete ice cube protector and technical sketch; ensure that it meets specifications
  2. With your team: If you have not already done so, complete Experimental Design