Once upon a time, there were three little pigs, Wilbur, Babe, and Porky. Wilbur decided to build his house of straw, Babe decided to build a house of wood, and Porky decided to build a house of brick...yeah, we know the story...huff puff, chinny chin chin...yadayadayada. The pig with the brick house always wins! But, what if the pigs had a different idea? What if they decided to escape the wolf using Carl’s idea from the movie, UP? Would the brick house pig still win? It’s your job to find out!

Project Guidelines Directions: In groups, use the information provided to calculate the weight of your assigned house built using the materials specified. Then, calculate the amount of Helium needed to lift the weight of the house, and then the number of balloons needed to hold that much Helium. Finally, based on the information provided, decide how much it would cost to lift your house off the ground. Your group’s answers should be written on the sheet provided. When your group finishes each step, you may collaborate with other groups with the same building materials. Provide all calculations in an organized manner on scratch paper. Clearly outline which calculations go with which aspect of the project. You may Assume there are no other materials used to frame the home other than basic brick, hay, and wood (no mortar, no joists, etc.).

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Calculations to be submitted Total cubic foot of house needed to lift (brick only) ______________ Total weight of house, including roof and floor_______________ Total cubic foot of Helium needed to lift weight_______________ Approximate number of 12” balloons needed to lift house ____________ Given that Helium costs $85 per 1000 cubic foot, and balloons cost $1.00 each, how much would it cost to lift the house off the ground? _______________

Rubric Teacher Name: Mrs. Hayden Student Name: ________________________________________ CATEGORY4321 CompletionAll problems are completed. All but one of the problems are completed. All but two of the problems are completed. Several of the problems are not completed. Mathematical Errors90-100% of the steps and solutions have no mathematical errors. Almost all (85-89%) of the steps and solutions have no mathematical errors. Most (75-84%) of the steps and solutions have no mathematical errors. More than 75% of the steps and solutions have mathematical errors. Mathematical ReasoningUses complex and refined mathematical reasoning. Uses effective mathematical reasoning Some evidence of mathematical reasoning. Little evidence of mathematical reasoning. Working with OthersStudent was an engaged partner, listening to suggestions of others and working cooperatively throughout lesson. Student was an engaged partner but had trouble listening to others and/or working cooperatively. Student cooperated with others, but needed prompting to stay on- task. Student did not work effectively with others. Neatness and Organization The work is presented in a neat, clear, organized fashion that is easy to read. The work is presented in a neat and organized fashion that is usually easy to read. The work is presented in an organized fashion but may be hard to read at times. The work appears sloppy and unorganized. It is hard to know what information goes together. Date Created: Jan 29, :42 pm (CST)