G9 Tech Class #6

Before we continue working on Project 1, we will talk about collaborative tools for you to work together on your assignments. Let's start by watching these You Tube videos in my You Tube Channel: Google Docs Playlist. 

• Google Docs Intro:

• Google Docs in Plain English
• Google Apps new look
• Using Google Docs
• Intro to Google Docs
• Google Docs 2011 Beginner Tutorial
• Google Docs Sharing and Collaboration Tutorial.

Today, let's look into Shared Docs features... I will work with a class helper :-)

If you would like to work on this G9 Investigation Template as your starting point to your Investigation for Project 1, please follow these steps:

• Save a copy (File, Make a copy)
• Click OK to Copy Document
• Click on the name of the document (top left): Copy of ......
• Enter a new document name
• Change the Sharing settings for your group to be able to work collaboratively (use the Share button at top right of your screen)

You can watch a step by step video tutorial in my YouTube Channel!

Continuing on Project 1, please continue your research on two Famous Bridges focusing on:

• materials
• reason
• benefits
• drawbacks
• design/type
• diferent locations

For your Project 1 problem: Design, build and test an aesthetically pleasing, yet economical bridge to replace the Clifton Suspension Bridge.  How will you solve this challenge?

Basic Design Specifications

Materials: Regular Spaghetti and glue gun glue

Cost: £1 per strand of spaghetti, £.50 per glue stick 

Scale: 70cm minimum 

No support except the top of the desk.

• How will the bridge be tested? A bag will be suspended from the center of the bridge and weight will added until it collapses
• How will the bridge be judged? Strength, Cost, Design

Visit the G9 Due Dates webpage to plan for your assignments. 

Remember to make your Process Journal entry of the day. You can use this Process Journal shared Doc template.