Be aware of these critical dates for Ms. Kaawaloa’s Social Studies project!
Lab Booklets Due
Thursday 2/19/09 (Periods 6, 7 and 1)
Friday 2/20/09 (Periods 3 and 4)
VTAM Lab Test
Thursday 2/26/09 (Periods 6 and 7)
Friday 2/27/09 (Periods 1, 3 and 4)
All 6th grade social studies classes will be designing and building their catapults in February. Be sure to come on time and be READY TO WORK!
All of Ms. Kaawaloa’s students need to report DIRECTLY to the VTAM Lab on the following days: (DON’T BE LATE!)
Friday 02/06/09 – Periods 6, 7, & 1
Monday 02/09/09 – Periods 3 & 4
Planning the dragster’s design.
Cutting out the pattern.
Measuring …
Discussing …
Cutting out the profile with the bandsaw.
More work on the bandsaw …
The scrollsaw can also be used to cut the profile.
More work on the scrollsaw …
LOOKING GOOD! Nice job!
More measuring …
You can even cut it out by hand!
Use the drill press for the axle holes!
Shape, file, and sand.
Spray paint the dragster.
Painting by hand with brushes works too!
Putting on the finishing touches …
More measuring …
Don’t forget to work on your booklet!
Working on axles/bearings …
Use the digital scale to find masses of your components.
Just about done …
GREAT JOB GUYS! Job well done!
Last day to work on dragsters in class is Wednesday 1/14/09! (After that, students must come in during recess, afterschool, etc. if they are still not finished.)
IMPORTANT DATES and DEADLINES:
Race Day
Tuesday 1/20/09 (Periods 6,7 and 1)
Wednesday 1/21/09 (Periods 3 & 4)
Lab Booklets Due
Thursday 1/22/09 (Periods 7,1 and 3)
Friday 1/23/09 (Periods 4 & 6)
VTAM Lab Test
Wednesday 1/28/09 (Periods 3,4)
Thursday 1/29/09 (Periods 6,7 and 1)