Cross Over Project Details

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Cross
Over Project Details shazlomas_at_hotmail.com
Sharon Lomas jean.maud_at_wmnet.org.uk Jean
Maude Breeze User names AemMason_at_aol.com Angela
Mason chadsmead1_at_crossover.org chadsmead2_at_crossove
r.org chadsmead3_at_crossover.org chadsmead4_at_crossove
r.org chadsmead5_at_crossover.org chadsmead6_at_crossove
r.org fiveways1_at_crossover.org etc
password set as password can be changed

The Task To make a bridge To consider any
additional requirements a physically challenged
buggy driver might have To span a pre selected
gap.. Length to be about 100cm Width to be no
more than 30cm To be free standing To be single
span To have a slope or be flat discuss with
Fiveways To support the weight of the buggy
constructed by Fiveways as it crosses To be made
of card, paper, straws suitable joiners and
glues No wood is to be used. Apply finish.
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• Time Scale
• Prior requirements
• Decide upon the 6 children to take part in the
  challenge. Gain parental permission.
• Discuss with LD and Sue Vaux
• Set up webcam and software
• Ensure equipment available, blue cams
• Plan video diary/pictures Powerpoint
  presentations etc.
• Invoice Ray Hills for 350
• 9th May SATs
• Week 1 - 25th May
• Introduction to paired school, make contact using
  breeze or the internet email links.
• Consider task criteria and initial design
  features. Look at project software disc supplied.
• Homework task to look at possible bridge designs.
• Week 2 - 1st June
• Discuss findings and pool ideas.
• Make final decision on bridge design and test
  paper construction ideas. Consider dimensions and
  plan types of joins. Update other school using
  internet.
• Week 3 - 8th June
• Start to build bridge sections. Update other
  school using internet. Invite Jean to visit
  Breeze in action? Chat to an engineer via breeze
  links?
• Week 4 - 15th June

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Its a Breeze

• After School Club
• Wednesday Evenings
• 320 until 420
• Mrs Masons room and ICT Suite/red wing corridor
• SV to advise
• Open to Y6 pupils with an interest in ICT, design
  and build projects.
• Must be committed to attend for the full 6 weeks
• Have parental permission to be photographed
• To be good ambassadors for Chadsmead School when
  they visit the rest of the team.
• To present and share their ideas with others.

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