Project Requirements:
The Architect's Dilemma is a project geared towards the middle school level and is open to any interested participants.
The main objective of this project is for student architects to select the best site to build a computer technology camp. Students must utilize a donated site which is, unfortunately, subject to earthquakes. The students are to determine which of six land types transmit the least amount of wave energy providing the best environment to build upon: clay, sand, wet sand, bedrock, fractured bedrock, or conglomerate rock.
Classes wishing to participate must have internet access and must have
the necessary equipment and materials.
Participants must be committed to timely submission of data since
analysis of pooled data is integral to this project.
Timeline:
| Date | Description | Deadlines |
| October 18-October 29,1999 | Substrates tested and data collected. | Data must be submitted no later than October 29, 1999. |
| October 29-November 12, 1999 | Initial analysis of data. Students will generate bar and line graphs utilizing classroom data. Class will discuss stability of various substrates. | Pooled data available for analysis. (Data may be available prior to this date.) |
| November 12-November 26, 1999 | Analysis of pooled data. Students will generate bar and line graphs utilizing pooled data. Class will draw conclusions based upon data, determining which substrate provides the greatest stability. | Finish date determined by classroom teacher. |
| November 12-December 17,1999 | Students will design and build their own structures using project specifications. Students will test their structures and share descriptions of the most stable buildings. | Descriptions and observations must be submitted by December 17,1999 |
| January 7, 1999 | Descriptions and observations of most stable structures will be available by January 7, 1999. |
Registration:
Please do not register if you are unable or unwilling to commit
to the project requirements and timeline.
To register, fill in the following information and attach it to an e-mail
(quakeproject@yahoo.com)
We may also be reached at the following address:
L. Joice
Earthquake Project
Maxson Middle School
920 East 7th Street
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908)753-3349
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