Thirteen Ed Online - Keep on Standing!!

		The Task Keep on Standing!! Print this page, and use it to help you complete the lesson. You and your partner are going to create a model of an earthquake-proof building. This will be tested with the earthquake simulator built by your class. Steps to Success: 1. Research current Web sites to find current ideas on earthquake-proofing buildings. Your teacher has bookmarked a few sites for you. You may conduct a search to find more. Include a summary of these sites in your final evaluation. 2. Decide on the design features that you want your model of an earthquake-proof building to incorporate. Explain why you have chosen these design features. Draw a diagram of your model. 3. As a class, build the earthquake simulator: Place a slinky in the bottom of the box your teacher will provide, and stretch it from one end to the other. Cover the slinky with sand. Leave the ends a little exposed so you can manipulate them. 4. Construct your model. If possible, take a picture of it. The model must be at least 4 cm wide, 4 cm long, and 4 cm tall. 5. Test your model building with the earthquake simulator. Explain the results. Include a picture or drawing of your model after the test. 6. Evaluate your original design. Make any changes or modifications you think are necessary. Explain the modifications. Rebuild your model. Take its picture or draw a diagram. 7. Retest the model, and explain the results you get with this model. 8. Make recommendations for earthquake-proofing new buildings that are being constructed. Give persuasive reasons for this recommendation. 9. Compile all of the above information into a neat presentation packet. Include a Cover Sheet, Table of Contents, and each of the above steps as a separate part of the presentation.