This handout explains the requirements
of the team project,
and also helps each student choose the appropriate job.
Team and Job Requirements
I. Requirements of the Project
You will work in a team to complete the following components of the
project. Each of you will choose a specific job. It is your responsibility
to complete the task for that job, making sure it supports the other
job roles. Each team member contributes to the final presentation
given to a committee from the Canyon Coaster Amusement Park. The presentation
must include the following:
- A blueprint of your group's roller coaster design
- An artistic rendition of the ride
- Research that will persuade the committee to purchase your design
- A technical report highlighting specific features of the ride
II. Individual Job Responsibilities
You will be assigned a
grade based on your chosen job. Although this is a group project,
you will receive a grade for your work only. You may also earn bonus
points based on how well your piece fits together with the other members
of the group and how well you work together.
Architect's Responsibilities
Evidence of descriptive writing
Journal entries
-sketches or pictures, and a daily log
Realistic rendition of roller coaster including:
-outside environment
-theme
-topography and location of ride
Design of track and car
Correct labeling of measurements for speed, distance, time, and forces
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Researcher's Responsibilities
Evidence of research and writing skills
Journal entries
-sketches, pictures, and a daily log
Internet research documentation
Traditional research documentation
-magazines, reference, newspaper
Safety research (give to Engineer)
-timeline of safety issues, design solutions,etc.
Design element research (give to Engineer)
Use of a data base
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Public Relations
Director's Responsibilities
Evidence of persuasive writing skills
Journal entries
-sketches, pictures, and a daily log
Presentation
for the group
-video, brochure, or multimedia presentation
Presentation
should include:
-safety measures
-unique features
-highlight materials used
-highlight coaster specs
-car design
-some information from each of the other
jobs
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Engineer's Responsibilities
Evidence of technical writing skills
Journal entries
-sketches, pictures, and a daily log
Technical report to include:
-car and track design description
-research on design elements
-research on materials
-mathematical configurations
-safety measures-forces
Correspondence
with an outside source through:
-interview, fax, email, or online
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