7 Resources Quiz Tomorrow  Using knowledge to develop products and systems that satisfy needs, solve problems, and increase our capabilities.

1. Time ~ Seconds, Days, Minutes 2. Tools & Machines ~ Hammer, Drill Press 3. Information ~ Internet, People, TV, Radio 4. Materials ~ Wood, Metal, Plastic, Ceramic 5. Energy ~ Solar, Water, Wind, Nuclear 6. People ~ Classmates, Teachers, Friends 7. Capital ~ Cash, Credit Cards, Checks

Design Process  Step  Step 1-Identify the need 2-Gather Information 3-Develop alternative solutions 4-Select the best solution 5-Implement the solution 6-Evaluate the solution

Step 1: Identify the Need DESIGN BRIEF: Design a Magnetic Levitation Vehicle within the rules that will go down the track in the shortest amount of time.

Step 2: Gathering Information

Gathering Information Assignment  Find where a Magnetic Levitation Train is being used in the world today.  Picture  Description of Train

Step 3: Develop Alternative Solutions Create different ideas with sketches Step 4: Select the best solution Create a final technical drawing

Step 4 (continued): Example of technical drawings

Step 5: Implement the solution

Step 6: Evaluate the solution

MagLev Competition