1. Select an individual from your team to fulfill each of the following roles:

• Architect   (responsible for making an architectural drawing of structure)
• Treasurer   (responsible for financial matters for the team)
• Technology Director   (responsible for collecting / presenting internet research data)
•  Project Manager   (responsible for obtaining / managing building materials
                                    and clean - up.)

       Special Note:

       Taking on any of the roles above does not mean that you do all of the work.
       It means that you are in charge of that responsibility. Other members of the
       team can help you with your responsibilities and do part of the work.

  2.  Search the Internet for information that could assist you in your project.  You may
       use the websites listed in the RESOURCES  section of this WebQuest or you can
       conduct your own search.  You should try to find websites that provide information on
       building structures that are able to withstand earthquakes or other natural disasters.
       Search for ideas that will help you engineer and design your structure.

       Special Note:

       You must provide the name(s) or URL's of the websites that you visited in your final
       presentation.   During your presentation you must explain how the information
       provided helped you throughout your project and to design your structure.

    5.  Begin construction of your structure. All team members participate in the construction
         process.  The project manager is responsible for storage
         of your structure and materials.  Be careful not to waste or unnecessarily damage
         your materials.  Clean up your area when finished.

    6.   Your group will make a presentation to the class prior to the final test. (2 to 3 min.)
          You should explain why you think your design will support the egg and withstand the
          earthquake.  You must cite examples from your internet research that support your
          design ideas.
       

                 PRODUCT                             COST (per item)                ITEM NUMBER

     To purchase materials your treasurer must complete the purchase order form and write a  check for the amount you are spending. The treasurer is responsible for keeping track of how much money is spent and how much money is left.  Purchase order forms and checks will be provided by the Banker (teacher).

• Horseplay (-3)
• Not staying in area with team / Running around (-3)
• Too loud (-3)
• Not participating appropriately (-5)
• Disturbing other groups (-5)

     After 2 incidents an individual will be removed from the activity
     and given a zero (0) on the project.

3.    The Building Inspector (teacher) will conduct final testing.  Each structure will
       be measured and inspected for project requirement violations. Violations will
       disqualify a structure from competition. The Building Inspector's decisions are final.

1. The winning structure from each class period will be determined by the
   top overall score in the class.  In the event of a tie, the tiebreakers listed
   below will be used.

   1.  The grand champion will be selected from the individual class winners.
   2.  The grand champion will be determined by the top overall score. In
        the event of a tie, the tie breakers listed below will be used.

TIE BREAKERS

Tie breakers will be used in the following order:

• Prior to the final test (earthquake) the mass of each structure will be
    measured on a triple beam balance. In the event of a tie the structure
    with the lowest mass will be declared the winner.
• The structure with the smallest amount of money spent will be
   the winner.
• The structure that withstands the earthquake of the greatest magnitude (numbered setting on the earthquake machine) will be the winner.

TEAM SCORE SHEET

     Your final grade for the project will be recorded on the "Spaghetti" Earthquake Team Score Sheet.  Be sure to look at both of these pages carefully.  This will help you to understand  the scoring process.  (Scroll down to the bottom of this section and Click "Print Team Score Sheet" to view or print this page.)