We are beginning our new science unit!

The Grade 3's at IFSD are super excited to begin our new unit on Strong and Stable Structures. To kick off this unit, we are having a competition to see who can design the strongest and most stable robot. Assignment details and the rubric are below: 

We watched this video to get us inspired!

LET’S DESIGN A ROBOT!

We just began our science unit on Strong and Stable Structures! For this unit, we will be creating a robot. The challenge is to creating the strongest robot possible!

You will have to use recycled materials to make your robot environmentally friendly. You can bring in materials like tissue boxes, toilet paper/ paper towel rolls, elastic bands, etc. Think about what materials will make your stronger.

You will have Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to work on the robot. If you are not done by then, it will be for homework and will be due on Friday. We will begin testing the robot for its strength on Monday. After the testing, you will write a reflection piece on ways to improve your structure.

You will be assessed on: stability, strength, balance and properties.

Criteria	Level 4	Level 3	Level 2	Level 1
Materials: I used various materials to create my robot.
Safety: Did you follow the rules and stay safe while constructing your robot?
Stability: Can your robot stand on its own? Can your robot stand on its own after we place materials on it?
Properties: -       Strength (How much can it carry) -       Durability (Would your robot break easily?
Creativity: -       How unique is your robot?
Reflection piece: After testing, ideas to improve your design