Mini Project: Chuck-Ken Trap

Ecosystems
Written By Gachuzee

QUICK VIEW

  • CW: Start Chuck-Ken Trap Design.Draw your design for a Chuck-Ken trap that uses things around your home. (The Chuck-Ken must PULL/TAKE the bait to set off the trap.) You are not building it, yet.

  • DN: Review for the quiz.

Resources

Semi-Banned Unoriginal Chuck-Ken Trap Design (Don’t use it! Be original.)

LESSON OUTLINE

10min Students complete the Do Now by reviewing for the quiz.

5min Teacher introduces the Chuck-Ken Trap Mini Project with a video and then outlines guidelines for the project including: The Chuck-Ken must PULL/TAKE the bait to set off the trap. Teacher shows ‘the unoriginal design’ that is semi-banned - students can use it or a version of it, but they will be penalized for doing so.

20min Nitrogen Cycle Quiz.

10min Students begin working on their design for their trap. Teacher offers tips and possible additional materials they could use like rubber bands, bungee cords, balloons, and magnets.

5min Collect materials. Clean up. Wrap up.

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