Monday, May 18, 2009

Working With PlusOne

It's seven inches long and goes nine feet. It's due today and is 35% of PlusOne's Science grade. The hardest part was getting the wheels to rotate. Mom and PlusOne tried washers and cd's on dowels, but they kept wobbling. You could NOT use a wheel that was specifically designed to be a wheel. You could have two nine inch balloons to power it, but it didn't go any father with two than with one.

PlusOne will be judged on design, how fast it travels and how far it travels. Let me tell you, it was not as easy as it looks. When mom and PlusOne tried this body and it moved three feet (after several failures) mom let out a whoop that had me running for the hills. Here's hoping for a good grade.
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15 comments:

  1. Karen JoMay 18, 2009 at 1:33 AM

    The balls were a good idea for wheels. It looks very interesting to me. I also hope that PlusOne gets a good grade on it.

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  2. Gemini and IchiroMay 18, 2009 at 2:00 AM

    Good luck to PlusOne!

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  3. Dughallmor BeaglesMay 18, 2009 at 3:12 AM

    Oh wow....good luck PlusOne!
    We are SO behind again! Hope you're all well :D
    Slobbers xx

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  4. Poppy QMay 18, 2009 at 5:24 AM

    Good luck Plus One. We hope yours goes the furtherest and the fastest.

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  5. PunchbugpugMay 18, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    I hate when teachers grade like that! That's a big part of his grade for sure, although I'm sure he'll do just great! Big distance thoughts coming for him!

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  6. Salinger The PugMay 18, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    WOW! Great job!!!! Our paws and fingers are crossed that Plus One gets a big fat A+ on this!!!

    Save the plans and pics for when I'm tearing my hair out in a few years when/if Holden gets this assignment!

    Happy Monday!

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  7. Archie and MelissaMay 18, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    ok! if that is not an A+, i do not know what is!

    wow! you guys are amazing!

    xoxoxo
    m & e

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  8. Lois Lane/LaneyMay 18, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    Very cool!

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  9. Mickey's MusingsMay 18, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    We are sending some good luck purrs!!!!
    That project looks pretty cool!!!!!
    Purrs Mickey,Georgia & Tillie
    PeeEss: Roxy,we see you being "bad" on that table!! You look defiant too!! hahaha ;)

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  10. NevisMay 18, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    He'll be in my prayers!

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  11. Pug PosseMay 18, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    Good luck to PlusOne! We know that he'll do great on it, especially since you helped him out ;-) You should post a video of it so we can see it in action!
    Pug hugs and kisses!
    The Pug Posse

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  12. AnonymousMay 18, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    Excellent job guys! Good luck PlusOne. :-)


    Sniffs and licks,

    Chase

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  13. AnonymousMay 19, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    Good luck!
    What a neat project.. although I am sure super stressful!

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  14. RosieMay 19, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    Very interesting device you created - paws crossed that it races to the finish!
    Loves from pugs,
    Rosie Marie

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  15. JeanneMay 19, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    I am cheering for you Mom and Plusone.
    Keep me posted, I can hardly wait. Love Your Memere

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