Leaving your Legacy in Fluid Mechanics: 4th Semi-annual Fluid Mechanics Storyboard Contest

What: A contest to see which CE EN 332 lab group can produce the most creative and effective storyboard for teaching the conservation of momentum equation.

Audience: The world. The winning storyboard will be produced after the end of the semester into a high-quality video that will be posted to the world wide web.

Directors: Dr. Rollin Hotchkiss, BYU Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering422-62334; 242 J CB; rhh@byu.eduDr. Taylor Halverson, BYU Center for Teaching and Learning422-7085; 3800 HBLL; taylor.halverson@byu.edu

Resources: * Class syllabus, notes, and textbook* “The Dynamics of Dating – a Romantic Guide to Fluid Dynamics” DVD to be

made available to each team* List of fluids experiments available on the web as of December 2009 (in

appendix)* Reynolds Transport Theorem winning video (W2010)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7W4oEJ6XeI* Previous semesters’ posters available in CB 171

Deliverables: Initial idea: document describing your idea Oct 17, 18These will be discussed in lab on Oct 24 and 25

Storyboard sketches and draft documentation Nov 7, 8These will be discussed in lab on Nov 14, 15

Powerpoint poster of your storyboard and documentation Dec 5, 6

Each of these deliverables is described in more detail in the appendix.

Scoring: Initial idea + Storyboard sketches + draft documentation = 1 lab; Powerpoint poster = 2 labs

Judging: Drs. Hotchkiss and Halverson will evaluate the initial idea, the final proposal after obtaining feedback and the Powerpoint posters

Prizes: 1st place team $150; 2nd place team $75; 3rd place team $60

Note: The winning team need to be available for two months following the end of the semester by telephone and/or email to answer questions for the Center for Teaching and Learning team that will produce the video.

FAQs1. What is a storyboard?

a. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storyboard 2. Where can I learn how to develop a storyboard?

a. http://accad.osu.edu/womenandtech/Storyboard%20Resource/ 3. Where can I learn about best practices in project based assignments in team settings

a. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M66ZU2PCIcM 4. Where can I print the posterboard, where do I get the materials, how much does it cost?

a. Go to room 423/425 of CBb. For more info about posterboards and printing, see Appendix E

5. How big should the posterboard be?a. 2 feet by 3 feet

6. Who pays for the printing of the posterboard?a. Students will pay. Share the cost with teammates

7. Who pays for other costs associated with this project?a. No other costs. Posterboard is the only cost you incur for this project.

8. What deliverables are due?a. The initial idea.

i. See Appendix Bb. Storyboard sketches and drafts

i. See Appendix Cc. Final Posterboard and presentation

i. See Appendix D9. When are the deliverables due?

a. The initial idea?i. In class on February 21 or 22

b. Storyboard sketches and drafts?i. In class on March 14 or 15

c. Final Posterboard and presentation?i. In class on April 4 or 5

10. Who grades the initial idea, storyboard sketches and drafts, and final posterboard and presentation?

a. Drs. Hotchkiss and Halverson11. What is the grading criteria for

a. The initial ideas? We will judge your initial ideas by its potential to illustrate the conservation of momentum equation. Look at the derivation and meaning of each term as you think and develop 2-3 ideas from the real world to illustrate the equation.

b. Storyboard sketches and drafts? We will now check to see if your storyboard leads the viewer to understand the terms in the conservation of momentum equation. To help us, write the term of the equation that is being illustrated in each panel. Not all panels need have a term of the equation.

c. Final Posterboard and presentation? See rubric in Appendix D

12. How much is the project worth?a. The initial idea? = ½ lab (about 1% of overall grade)b. Story board sketches and drafts? ½ lab (about 1% of overall grade)c. Final Posterboard and presentation? 2 labs (about 4% of overall graded. Total = about 6% of overall grade

13. Where can I find examples of pasta. The initial ideas? Sorry, we have no examples from past semesters.b. Storyboard sketches and drafts? On the class website: http://ce332.groups.et.byu.net/c. Final posterboard and presentation? Go to CB 171.

14. What is the purpose of this project? How does it relate toa. Civil engineering? The conservation of momentum equation is used in the structures,

geotechnical, transportation, environmental, and water resources areas.b. What I am supposed to be learning as a student? How to communicate to a

nontechnical audience.c. To the real world? You will be using real world examples.d. How do storyboarding skills make any difference in my ability to get a job or to perform

well with understanding and applying civil engineering principles? This is another piece of experience of working in teams to create a product under a deadline. You will also learn a few new skills.

e. Why does something that appears to be an art or media project belong in an engineering class? Your success depends upon your ability to communicate. Rarely will that be done by showing a partial differential equation. The skills learned here will help you develop presentations for clients as you seek contracts with your employer.

15. Need additional information?a. Feel free to talk to the TAs who have taken this course in prior semesters and have

already completed storyboard projects like this. They’ll be a great source of perspective and information.

Appendices

A. List of examples from world wide web as of December 2009B. Instructions for creating initial ideaC. Instructions for creating storyboard sketches and draft documentationD. Judging sheet that will be used for final presentationE. Instructions for printing your posterboard

APPENDIX A: List of Examples from the World Wide Web as of December 2009

Flow around a tennis ball

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KKFtgx2anY

Viscosity Demonstration, fluids in water

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ft9VDDPWb4&feature=related

Ice on oil on water http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dbWFM2BJns

Ping Pong ball and hairdryer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-xNXrELCmU

Lift and Drag curling shot

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWkuOY-XNt8

Pressure in a can causes it to implode

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj_0YPEmto4

Hydraulic jump http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVMkktBeqms

Popping water balloons in space

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7TQM9z2IJA

Hydrostatic Pressure http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdAuzpYLOsc

Water ball fountain http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23r18zOX30k

Dyson bladeless fan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A3IM06xgr0

Overflowing storm drain

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvPHarYPkrs

Non Newtonian fluid bouncing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEAmwXTPZMQ

Vortex in a coffee cup http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95xTZ8ePlts

Mentos and Diet Coke

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx3kkefI-L4 Cameo by Dr Hotchkiss

Liquid Acrobatics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W6q87AzMiw

Bouyancy – Cartesian Devil

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ya96ZloR70 This is awesome!!

Homemade Lava Lamp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WayviQkusxI

Floating Diet Coke http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR0b4QRhfU0

Weird non-newtonian fluids

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw4qklgNIxI

Soda Bottle Prank http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/experiment/00000107

Bernoulli Effect http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olVJzVadiFs

How tornadoes work http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJTu4eibeFw

APPENDIX B: Instructions for Creating Initial Ideas

Fluid Mechanics Storyboard Contest – Teaching a Fluid Mechanics Concept

Your Names:

Step 1: In the space below, brainstorm some ideas for teaching. Take your ideas from the conservation of momentum equation. In a brainstorming session, there are NO bad ideas. Just think out loud and write them down.

POTENTIAL PROCESSES AND METHODS FOR TEACHING

Step 2: Now, as a team, discuss the ideas from the previous sheet and choose your top 3-4 ideas. Rank them below, your favorite idea first, and fill in a bit more as indicated.

Idea 1: Process to be taught: From textbook chapter Ideas for teaching:

Idea 2: Process to be taught: From textbook chapter Ideas for teaching:

Idea 3: Process to be taught: From textbook chapter Ideas for teaching:

Idea 4: Process to be taught: From textbook chapter Ideas for teaching:

APPENDIX C: Instructions for creating storyboard sketches and draft documentation

1. Learn about storyboarding

a. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storyboard b. http://accad.osu.edu/womenandtech/Storyboard%20Resource/

2. Create an outline of the most important scenes you’ll need to teach and convey your selected topic

3. Draw, sketch, etc. your storyboarda. Use paper and pencilb. Or a computerc. Whatever is easiest for you

4. Label each storyboard frame (e.g. #1, #2, #3, etc.)5. Provide a detailed description that accompanies each storyboard frame.

a. You can do this on a separate page if you’d like.i. For example, you might have a storyboard of 6 panels on one page.

ii. Then on a separate page (or separate pages, as needed), list “Panel #1” and write out all the details necessary to explain that panel.

b. What do you include in the explanations?i. Explanation of concepts

ii. Dialogue (for any characters represented)iii. Explanation of any action in the sceneiv. Any background information necessary for understanding the scene

APPENDIX D: Judging Score Sheet – Fluid Dynamics Project PosterBoards. December 5 and 6, 2011, 3:00 pm, CB Step-down lounge.

Project TitleTechnical Category TotalIs this project technically sound? 0 2 4 6Does this project meet an identifiable learning need? 0 2 4 6Instructional Design Category. Captures the learners attention withEngaging story telling that

Creates an unmistakable and lasting impression of the key principle(s)

Is succinct Is clear

0 1 2 3

0 1 2 30 1 2 3

Appropriate sequencing of material 0 1 2 3Real-world application of principles (even if the story-telling uses fictional characters and images) 0 1 2 3

Animation CategoryIs the proposed project a good fit for animation production? Yes NoIf yes, does the project have production feasibility? 0 1 2 3Rough estimate of production hours:

Videography CategoryIs the proposed project a good fit for video production? Yes NoIf yes, does the project have production feasibility? 0 1 2 3Rough estimate of production hours:

Grand Total

Scale0 = No, or Poor; 1 = Minimum; 2 = Satisfactory; 3 = Excellent

Notes:

APPENDIX E: Instructions for printing the posterboard (Note: You might consider doing a Google search to find a powerpoint template for a 2’ x 3’ storyboard.)