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Beyond Pop-ups and BradsMelissa WeikleTina Coffey

Oak Grove Elementary

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Taking a Project to the Next LevelAlways start with the SOLs or concepts to be taughtBuild something 3DConsider Virtual Projects

Tina-More than just pop-ups and brads; building, virtual projects2

Digital ProjectsAppsChatterpix KidsiMovieiMotion HD

Other Technology3D PrinterCookie CasterTinkerplay

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Mouse Trap Simple Machines

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3rd Grade Simple Machines (Science 3.2)LeverInclined PlaneWedgeWheel And AxleScrewPulley

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3rd Grade 3D ShapesCubeRectangular PrismSquare PyramidSphereConeCylinder

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Introduce Activity with Rube Goldberg!

This Too Shall PassOak Grove Third Grade

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Design ChallengeStep 1: Build a Mouse TrapYou have 30 minutes to design a mouse trap that will catch a mouse without hurting it. Your mouse trap must contain at least one simple machine (screw, pulley, lever, wedge, inclined plane, wheel and axel). Be prepared to explain how your mouse trap works, and what the simple machine does to help it.

Bonus (only if time permits): Add a second simple machine! Decorate your mouse trap to look inviting.

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CriteriaMouse TrapMust trap a mouse without hurting it.Must contain one simple machine. Must be contained on the cardboard piece given you. Must only be built of the supplies given to you.Must contain one 3-D shape.Must be a group effort.

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Examples

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Design ChallengeStep 2: Make a Pic CollageOnce your mouse trap is complete, create a pic collage describing your trap, how it works, and what simple machines it contains.

Pic Collage

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CriteriaPic CollageMust have group members name on it.Must contain pictures of your mouse trap.Must correctly label the simple machine(s) on your mouse trap.Must have at least one sentence about how it works.Must identify at least one 3-D shape.

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How to Use Pic Collage

Pic Collage

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How to Use Pic Collage

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How to Use Pic Collage

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Examples

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Other Great ProjectsStart with the SOLs (Skills)Create a project that allows students to build and createAdd a digital component.

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Abacus Place Value

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Pic Collage

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Egg Drop in Slow Motion (VideoPix App)

Video Pix

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Pic Collage

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Moon Stop Motion

iMotion HD

Pic Collage

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Moon Stop Motion

iMotion HD

Pic Collage

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3D Cookie Cutters

www.cookiecaster.com

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3D Action Figures for Indian in the Cupboard

Tinkerplay

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iMovie Book Trailers

iMovieTrailers

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Water Wheels

Tina Coffey Melissa Weiklewww.learningcollaboratory.com

Download Design Briefs and Learn more:tcoffey@rcsk.12.va.usmweikle@rcs.k12.va.us

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