punkin-chunkin

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**Unit Overview **

 * LDC **http://ldc.org/

Machines have had a significant impact on history. After researching primary and secondary sources on launchers and participating in the Punkin Chunkin unit activities, write an argumentative essay in which you compare launchers and argue the best launcher style. Support your position with evidence from your research including math and science facts. Include references.

**Lesson Resources **

 * Quadratic Catapult ** http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Quadratic-Catapult-Integrated-Physics-Advanced-Algebra-STEM-Project-1001246
 * Trebuchet ** http://www.tryengineering.org/sites/default/files/lessons/trebuchettoss.pdf
 * Pumpkin Catapult ** http://www.csdnc.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=10947191 (pg 403 - 409)

Activities

 * Writer's Notebook (Guided Notetaking) **
 * Build Launchers (Catapult, Trebuchet, other Launchers) **
 * Create Graph and Equation of each Launch using Logger Pro **
 * Wall Chart of each Groups Launcher Trajectory **

**Science**

 * Scientific Inquiry **
 * Acceleration **
 * Force **
 * Projectile Motion **
 * Properties of Objects and Materials **

**Math**

 * Projectile Motion **
 * Solving Quadratic Equations **
 * Vertex **
 * Physics Formulas **

**History**

 * Trebuchets History **http://library.thinkquest.org/05aug/00627/history.html

Literature

 * Lord of Flies **
 * The Catcher and the Rye **

**Technology**

 * Logger Pro (Venier) **
 * Google Sketch-up **