Instant Design Challenge Using the Design Process and Engineering Notebook

Overview Presentations Design Challenge Sketching Time/ Project Time Line Conventions Discussion

Design Process and Engineering Notebook Use the engineering design process Document the steps in your engineering notebook.

Design Process Documentation Process will occur quickly Focus on the process Read Activity 1.8 – Instant Challenge: Paper Bridge

Engineering Notebook: Title Page number Short title as reference Subsequent pages use same title when working on this project

Engineering Notebook: Define the Problem (1 Minute) Simple problem statement with no details

Engineering Notebook: Constraints (1 Minute) Constraints listed with values and units

Engineering Notebook: Prior Solution Attempts (2 Minutes) Document 3 website resources 2 minutes to list resources In future more time will be given

Engineering Notebook: Generate Concepts (2 Minutes) 2 minutes to complete 3 sketches (In future more time will be given)

Engineering Notebook: Develop a Solution (2 Minutes)

Engineering Notebook: Construct and Test Prototype (10 Minutes)

Engineering Notebook: Evaluate a Solution (1 Minute)

Engineering Notebook: Present Solution Demonstrate your bridge The distance the bridge spans Describe why you selected the design you selected.

Compete Remaining Design Steps Answer the following questions in your engineering notebook. Why do you think brainstorming is helpful when solving a problem?  How did testing improve your design? With respect to designing the solution of a problem, what are some important characteristics of a successful team?