General Project Objectives
A list of general objectives were defined as the team planned the project. They also
outlined the level of mastery as Introducing, Practicing, and Mastery.

Science:

• Describe force and motion principles using mathematical formulas and graphing. (P, M)
  
• Identify and explain Newton's Laws of Motion as they pertain to the project. (P, M)
  

Mathematics:

• Accurately use appropriate measurements and conversions for project. (P, M)
  
• Use science probes and graphing calculators to collect data and represent the data mathematically. (I, P)

Language Arts:

• Use technical, persuasive and research writing to explain projects developed. (P)
  
• Conduct research including using the Internet, databases, and periodicals. (P)
  
• Correspond with an outside expert to enhance the project. (I, P)

Technology:

• Create and use a database of information (using Microsoft Access). (I, P)
  
• Create presentation materials enhanced by technology (PowerPoint, Web sites, digital cameras and videos, Inspiration). (I, P)

Teamwork and Design:

• Organize material and other resources, plan one's work, collaborate productively, chooses suitable tools and techniques, work with appropriate measurement methods. (P)
  
• Identify appropriate problems for technological design. (I, P)
  
• Evaluate the ability of a design to meet criteria established in the original purpose. (I, P)
  
• Design a product taking into account needs and constraints. (I, P)