TeachNET Unit: Designing a Soda Machine

by Jeff Foote
jfoote@sbceo.org

Soda Intro

#1 Observe

#2 Measure

#3 Draw

#4 Mechanics and Science

#5 Online & reference CD's

#6 Final assess

Resources

Extra Science

Links to samples etc.

This is a lesson set adapted from the old
"Science Plus" textbook.
(interesting series,but too big for backpacks)
How Does a Soda MachineWork ??
Objectives- This an excellent evaluative project for very early in the year
observation
organization
Students and teacher get to think through a "Black Box"situation, so science skills of Observation, Inference, Questioning, and then creative problem solving all come into play. willingness to work
creative problem solving
We get to see observation,organization, willingness to work, creative problem solving, and the blend of writing and graphic communication that each student is most comfortable with Writing Skills
Math Skills
Graphic Communication,
On to Lesson 1: Observation