Process

__**1. Roles:**__ Each group will have four members, each assigned with a different role. You are responsible for your own role, answering the assigned questions, and finding enough solid information to back up your answers/decisions in the construction of your building. **As a group** What type of business are you constructing for? Come up with a name for this business Come up with a logo for this business What will this building look like in on the inside and outside? Decide on an area you will construct this business and why you have chosen this area. (will this area bring a good profit? is it accessible? etc...) **Physicist/Engineer** You are responsible for the structure and support of this building. Sample questions... How big is this business? What's the size of the area? How much weight will your business support? (objects, materials, people, etc..) Will there be several levels/floors? What types of materials will be used on this building? Will it support the amount of weight you plan on using in the building? **Chemist** You are responsible for the materials that will be placed in this building. Sample questions... From the options your physicist has chosen, what materials will be used to construct this building? Inside and out. (Lights, metals, glass, etc...) Why did you choose these materials? Will there be dangerous components used while installing materials? Will there be toxic materials used during construction? Will you "go green?" Will you be using any energy systems? Solar panels? **Geologist** You are responsible for the location of this business. Sample questions... Location possibilities, which location is best for this business? What type of land will you build on? What is the soil composed of? What other materials or rocks is this area composed of? How do those impact the location you plan to construct on? **Biologist/Environmentalist** You are responsible for understanding the environment you plan to build on. Sample questions... Are there certain disasters/hazards that occur in this area? (flooding, tornadoes, earthquakes, etc..) What recommendations would you give to withstand these disasters/hazards if you choose to build in that location? How developed or underdeveloped is this area? Are there natural resources that can be used? Where will wastes go?

__**2. Research:**__ Here are just a few sites to start you off your research. [|SBA.gov]# [|COWI] [|WholeBuild] [|Soil Types] [|Soil & Foundations] +You may also use books, magazines, and other credible sites.

__** Presentations :**__ Each group will present their structure in a 10-12 minute presentation and you will need a couple (two or more) visual aids. Each member will have 2-3 minutes to present their findings. Each group will turn in their outline/presentation along with all the sources that were used.

__** Peer Review :**__ You will need to grade your fellow competitors. You will base your grade on their overall presentation.