4-9 KNEX CHALLENGES
CODE: R7YRU5LGSYGR
MONDAY - BUILD A BRIDGE
I can follow picture directions to build a bridge.
I can follow picture directions to build a bridge.
1. Solve this puzzle.
2. Your Challenge: Work with a partner to build a boat. You will get to pick your own pieces, but your boat must measure less than 8 inches in length.
Here are some sample boats made out of other supplies.
3. Be sure to put your boats in your tote for safe keeping.
TUESDAY:
I can build a boat powered by a rubber band.
1. Build this puzzle.
2. Build a car for Ollie that moves with a motor.
3. If you finish early, you may play these games below.
WEDNESDAY - KNEX TALLEST TOWER CHALLENGE
I can work with a team to build a tower.
1. Tallest Towers in the World
2. Knex Tower Challenge - I will assign your groups for this activity.
Supplies you may use:
20 Gray long rods
20 Red medium rods
20 Yellow Rods
You may use as many connector pieces as you need. Nothing Else.
Only 1 person at the large table from your group at a time.
All teams will have 20 minutes to build. Wait until I say GO!
20 Gray long rods
20 Red medium rods
20 Yellow Rods
You may use as many connector pieces as you need. Nothing Else.
Only 1 person at the large table from your group at a time.
All teams will have 20 minutes to build. Wait until I say GO!
3. Tower Testing - Your tower must be able to hold a tennis ball at the top and be free standing.
4. If you are completely happy with your tower, you may play these games below. Or the links on my Coding page.
4. If you are completely happy with your tower, you may play these games below. Or the links on my Coding page.
5. Make sure your journal is up to date and all photos printed are taped in.
THURSDAY - OLLIE TRANSPORTATION
I can compete with good sportsmanship.
1. Please complete your journals. Make sure all the photos have been added and your comments for each challenge.
2. Please help me make next year better. I would like you to take a survey.
3. Watch this video before we begin the races.
4. Ollie the Owl has hurt one of his wings. You need to build him a scooter/vehicle/buggy so that you can push him down the hallway.
- You may use any of the Knex pieces you can find.
- It must have 4 wheels that roll.
- Ollie must fit comfortably in the vehicle without falling out.
- You must be able to "push" not pull the vehicle, go around a cone, and return safely.
- NO pieces can fall off during transport.
.
FRIDAY - FREE FUN FRIDAY
FRIDAY - FREE FUN FRIDAY
1. Select Top, Home, and Bottom row keys. Then make it to the moon. Show the teacher before you get some free time. NO printing.
2. Would you like to play?
3-5 CSS
1B-AP-15 Test and debug (identify and fix errors) a program or algorithm to ensure it runs as intended. Subconcept: Program Development; Practice 6.1, 6.2
1B-AP-16 Take on varying roles, with teacher guidance, when collaborating with peers during the design, implementation, and review stages of prog