Thursday, April 30, 2009

Bridge Presentation

Here is a sample presentation for your group to use as a template.



Monday, April 20, 2009

Video Essay Help!

Here is a video to help you get started with your essay.  Special thanks to Victor and Jessica for their help!

Bridge Essay Assignment!

Write a three page essay (double spaced size 12 font or smaller) about the history of bridges.  Please make sure you include the different types of bridges, how they are used, and name a local bridge in your city or state that makes the transportation for your community easy.  Also consider the following questions: 
  1. How has the construction of bridges changed over the years? 
  2. What are the most common materials used to construct bridges?  
  3. Why is it so important for soldiers to conquer or take a bridge from their opponents?
 You can also include some of the answers to your questionnaire in your essay.  This section is worth 50 points.

THIS SECTION IS DUE FRIDAY, APRIL 24th and MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE YOU CAN BEGIN BUILDING YOUR BRIDGE!

Bridge Project Update

Here is the update for your bridge project.  Check to see if your team has finished both forms and make sure that you have the team name and members updated.  If you have any questions, feel free to ask me, Mr. Paul, or send an email to jduffy@archimedesacademy.org

Friday, April 3, 2009

Special 7D Announcement!

Hi 7D! Here are the links for filling in your bridge work! Good luck!

Bridge Definitions

Bridge Questionnaire

-Mr. Justin and Mr. Paul

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Duffy Bucks Final Round

OK guys, last chance for Duffy Bucks this year.

Check out this website.

Pick any of the games listed, and get your 'IQ score' turned into Duffy Bucks by letting me check your score.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Pythagoras' Puzzle



For homework tonight, review your practice test and prepare any questions you have for tomorrow's review. In addition, for every Pythagorean right triangle you (or your group) creates, you will be handsomely rewarded with 100 Duffy Bucks! If you write an excellent and complete paper explaining Bhaskara's BEHOLD proof, you may find a more immediate reward.