1. Engineering Design and Development
Why E.D.D.?

2. PLTW Course Overview Capstone Course 11th – 12th Specialization
Why EDD?
Engineering Design and Development
Lesson 1.1 Overview and Expectations
PLTW Course Overview
What can you do with the skills you learn?
EDD
Engineering Design and Development
(Capstone Project)
Capstone
Course
11th – 12th BE
CIM
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Biotechnical Engineering
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
CEA AE
Aerospace Engineering DE
Digital Electronics
Specialization
Courses
10th – 12th
Most students who take EDD have some experience with other PLTW courses. In those previous PLTW courses, you learned about engineering design and gained many skills that you will apply in EDD.
[Click through course hierarchy.]
[click] What can you do with the skills you learn in your PLTW courses? [Ask students what skills they have learned in prior PLTW courses and how those skills might help them in the future.] [click]
IED Introduction to Engineering Design
POE Principals of Engineering
Foundation Courses
9th -10th
GTT Gateway To Technology
Introductory
Modules
6th -8th

3. Important Facets of EDD
Research, Reflection and Iteration
College Preparation
Problem Solving
Cross Curricular Application of Knowledge & Skills
Time Management and Organization
Presentation & Communication Skills

4. EDD - The Big Picture "Doing something for a reason without
Why EDD?
Engineering Design and Development
Lesson 1.1 Overview and Expectations
EDD - The Big Picture
"Doing something for a
reason without
forgetting the reason"
EDD is about finding and solving a real problem. In order to solve the problem, however, you have to constantly keep in mind the specifics of the problem so that you don’t deviate from your purpose.
[click] This is a sign displayed during EDD project presentations at South Colonie Central School.

5. The Design Process Presentation Name
Engineering Design and Development
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The Design Process
EDD follows one version of the design process. Many different version of the design process are available and used by professionals. PLTW uses the ITEA model from Standards for Technological Literacy. EDD is unique in the PLTW curriculum because in EDD you have nearly the entire course to work through the design process for a single design.

6. Course Outline Unit 1: Project Management Unit 2: Define a Problem
Presentation Name
Engineering Design and Development
Lesson #.# Lesson Name
Course Outline
Unit 1: Project Management
Overview and Expectations
The Design Process
Unit 2: Define a Problem
Identify a Valid Problem
Justify the Problem
Unit 3: Design a Solution
Select a Solution Path
Develop a Design Proposal
Notice the alignment of the course to the design process.
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7. Course Outline Unit 4: Design and Prototype a Solution
Presentation Name
Engineering Design and Development
Lesson #.# Lesson Name
Course Outline
Unit 4: Design and Prototype a Solution
Plan for the Prototype
Build the Prototype
Unit 5: Test, Evaluate, and Refine the Solution
Plan the Test Phase
Test the Prototype
Unit 6: Communicate the Process and Results
Documentation and Presentation
Going Beyond
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8. EDD Project Development Flow Chart
Presentation Name
Engineering Design and Development
Lesson #.# Lesson Name
EDD Project Development Flow Chart
The flow chart provides an overall glimpse of the activities in EDD.
There may be times when you will need to adjust or redefine your problem and revisit previous steps.
[Students should preview the flow chart so that they can reference the information and ask for clarification where necessary.]

9. Tools for Success The 10 Mighty Questions Consider these questions.
Presentation Name
Engineering Design and Development
Lesson #.# Lesson Name
Tools for Success
The 10 Mighty Questions
Consider these questions.
Return to these questions periodically during the course.
Provide focus
Provide direction
Provide perspective
By thoroughly answering the Ten Mighty Questions, you will progress successfully through the design process.
[Students should preview the 10 Mighty Questions so that they can reference the information and ask for clarification where necessary.]

10. A Road Map to EDD All Current and Past Solutions
NOTE: A project can be started here as long as justification for the solution’s existence can be supported. (Reverse Engineering)
Validated, justified, well worded Problem Statement
How well does it work? Why is it not perfect?
All Current and Past Solutions
Solution #1
Pros and Cons
Solution #2
Pros and Cons
Solution # ?
Pros and Cons
This flow chart follows the Ten Mighty Questions and is a more specific representation of the process you will follow as you complete your EDD project.
Option 1 – Improve an existing solution
Option 2 – Combine one or more solutions to increase the overall success rate
Option 3 – Invent a new or unique solution
Handout from Lesson 1.1

11. A Road Map… Continued
Justify the merit for attempting your solution and Create a prototype of your idea
Define and Create an accurate means of testing the prototype, simulation, process, mock-up or plan
Evaluate the DATA
Significant Improvement?
Little or No Difference?
Failure
Present your findings and make a judgment on what to do with the results

12. Tool for Success Rule of Thirds Research & Exploration
Design & Construction
Testing, Documentation & Presentation
Problem Selection
Topic Background
Problem Statement
Statement of Purpose
Cited Validation
Cited Justification
Past & Present Solutions
Market Research
Problem Proposal
Design Specification
Decision Matrix
Concept Testing
Design Proposal
Timeline
Sketching Refinement
Technical Drawing
Material List
Cost
Tool Selection
Tool Safety
Mock-up & Modeling
Prototype Build Procedure
Construction
Testing Criteria
Testing Procedure
Physical Testing
Record Data
Critical Design Review
Redesign and Refine
Re-test
Determine Conclusion
Multimedia Display
Web Page
Research Paper
Electronic Portfolio
The rule of thirds breaks up the design problem into three distinct parts each of which represents approximately one-third of the effort that should be expended on the project. Note that the first third involves finding and specifically describing the problem that you will solve in a proposal. Although many students want to jump into creating a solution, it is very important that you make sure that you have a real, valid problem that has not yet been adequately solved. You also need to make sure that it is worth the effort to solve the problem and describe the problem in very specific language. All of this takes time, but is well worth the effort because it provides a basis on which to build the solution and justifies the effort that you will expend toward finding the solution.

13. Keys to Success Identify a common area of interest among group members
Presentation Name
Engineering Design and Development
Lesson #.# Lesson Name
Keys to Success
Identify a common area of interest among group members
Act like a professional
Know your topic
Follow a project schedule
Maintain organization
Engineering notebook, three ring binder, journal, portfolio, etc.
Document everything
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Act like a professional
You will be working closely with a team. Act professionally at all times. When you agree to do something, do it on time and do it well. Play nice.
Know your topic
Learn as much as you can.
Seek and ask for help.
You will need to seek more expertise than your instructor can provide. Look for experts and do research to be sure that you have sufficient and accurate information as you work toward solving a problem.
Project Schedule
Attempt to adhere to your project schedule in order to successfully complete all phases of the design process.
Continuously adjust your project schedule to reflect your work progress and appropriately allocate the time remaining.
Organization
This course will teach you a lot about project management. You will acquire many skills that will benefit you for the rest of your life. Most students who experience stress in EDD discover the root of the problem is a lack of organization. When your team is organized, everyone is more likely to be prepared for bumps in the road. Being organized means that you have a plan and you always know the next step in the process.
For this course you will need to have a few tools to stay organized.
Engineering Notebook – This is used to capture original ideas, reflections, modifications, etc., basically anything related to the design thought process.
3-Ring Binder – Your binder should collect all of your class work, notes, and other related material. Be sure this stays organized so you will be able to access what you need.
Documentation
Keep accurate records of everything you do and create – both written and with pictures. Keep records of your thoughts, self-assessments, research, conversations, correspondence, sketches, timelines, etc. Anything that has anything to do with your project should be documented.

14. Let the research drive the solution
Keys to Success
Let the research drive the solution
Physical device
Process
Make an effort to approach the problem with an open mind – don’t have a solution in mind before you have really investigated the problem.
[click] Although many EDD projects result in physical devices, some problems are better solved with a new method or process. Let your research (not your preference) drive the solution path that you take.
For example, after you research a problem and the existing solutions, you may find that performing certain actions in a specific order solves the problem; so your solution would be the process or steps that describe those actions in the correct order. Or maybe altering an existing manufacturing process or changing an assembly order solves the problem. Or, perhaps treatment with a specific chemical substance is the best solution.

15. Consider alternate solution paths
Keys to Success
Consider alternate solution paths
Modify an existing solution to produce better results (Innovation)
Combine design features of two or more existing solutions (Innovation)
Create a totally unique solution (Invention)
Consider all possible solution paths. Some problems are better solved by modifying or combining existing solutions.

16. Keys to Success Documentation Evidence of your thought process
Record of your work
Demonstration of your problem solving and communication skills
Presentation to others
Engineering Notebook
Good documentation throughout your design process is crucial to your success in EDD. It provides… [click through list}
In particular, you will keep an engineering notebook [click] to chronologically document all of the work on your project. You will also create a project portfolio [click] (hardcopy or digital) to highlight the outcome of your work. OR
Digital Portfolio
Project Portfolio

17. Clint Downey and Jackson Cover
Why EDD?
Engineering Design and Development
Lesson 1.1 Overview and Expectations
Home of the
J-Hawks
Clint Downey and Jackson Cover
Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School
Filed for a provisional patent on their new design for a marching band lyre.
Current lyre design used all over the world
Downey and Cover’s lyre prototype
Clint Downey and Jackson Cover of Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School [click] have filed for a provisional patent on their new design for a marching band lyre.
A lyre attaches to an instrument such as a trumpet or clarinet to hold sheet music in place so that it can be viewed while playing the instrument.
[click] While taking EDD, Clint and Jackson were encouraged by the inventor and patent holder of the current lyre design.
[click] They interviewed many musicians and band directors to identify problems with the existing lyre design. As a result, Clint and Jackson created a design that solves many of these problems.
[click] Both Clint and Jackson went into engineering at the University of Iowa, and both are in the Hawkeye Marching Band!
You can read more about Clint and Jackson’s invention in the IA EDD Music Lyre Patent Article.
A Better Lyre
See “IA EDD Music Lyre Patent Article” in the Going Beyond Section of the EDD curriculum”

18. Chantel Newman St. Thomas More High School
Why EDD?
Engineering Design and Development
Lesson 1.1 Overview and Expectations
Chantel Newman
St. Thomas More High School
Badger State Science Fair engineering award
$40,000 scholarship to Marquette University College of Engineering
Chantel Newman of St. Thomas More High School in Milwaukee worked with patients and health care workers to identify a unique problem that lead to her to design an improved crutch.
She presented the design at the Capitol
[click] Chantel received the highest award for the engineering division in the Badger Science Fair and
[click] a $40,000 scholarship in engineering to Marquette University.
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A Better Crutch
“Day at the Capitol” presentation
See “WI _Article on Chantel Newman and Marquette University” in the Going Beyond Section of the EDD curriculum

19. A Better Way to Train for Cross Country Skiing
Why EDD?
Engineering Design and Development
Lesson 1.1 Overview and Expectations
Adam Martin
East High School
“When he brought his project in and demonstrated it to the class, he showed that it could be easily adjusted for different body weights. It was well conceived, durable and functioned effectively. It was just a beautiful thing.”
Greg Cisewski
Wausau East PLTW Teacher
Adam Martin from East High School in Wausau, WI designed a [click] training ski for cross country skiers that could be used during the non-snow season. [click]
A Better Way to Train for Cross Country Skiing

20. A Better Way to Train for Cross Country Skiing
Why EDD?
Engineering Design and Development
Lesson 1.1 Overview and Expectations
Adam Martin
East High School
A Better Way to Train for Cross Country Skiing
“The results of our new product assessment indicated that Adam’s idea was commercially feasible,”….. “we referred Adam to the Law and Entrepreneurship Clinic at the University of Wisconsin’s School of Law in Madison for that assistance. The clinic agreed to accept Adam as a client and will help him with the next steps in the commercialization process.”
Sandra Beccue
Market Research Manager
Wisconsin Innovation Service Center
University of Wisconsin -Whitewater
Adam is a cross country ski racer and designed the device to help him train. His design requires him to shift his bodyweight in a way that better mimics the motion of a cross country skier than other existing designs.
Adam consulted with the Small Business Development Center at the University of Wisconsin called the Wisconsin Innovation Service Center – Whitewater (WISC). [click] WISC specializes in research to help innovators in the early stages of design decide whether or not to proceed with the design effort. [click]
See “Mike Carr Article.Wausau.SBDC.IED”
in the Going Beyond Section of the EDD curriculum

21. Refrigeration Process
Why EDD?
Engineering Design and Development
Lesson 1.1 Overview and Expectations
The InvenTeam
Tesla Engineering Charter School
2009 InvenTeam grant
EurekaFest 2009 at MIT
Refrigeration Process
The InvenTeam from Tesla Engineering Charter School in Appleton, WI received a grant from the Lemelson-MIT Program to invent an energy saving refrigeration process for northern climates. [click] The EDD team worked together on a solution and presented their invention at EurekaFest 2009 at MIT. [click]
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See “WI Appleton Tesla HS PLTW_ Lemelson_MIT InvenTeam Article” in the Going Beyond Section of the EDD curriculum”

22. Why EDD? We Asked the Experts
Engineering Design and Development
Lesson 1.1 Overview and Expectations
Why EDD? We Asked the Experts
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Many experts from post secondary institutions as well as well know companies share their thoughts on EDD. [Click on one of the two names at the top to play a video. To view other interviews about the EDD course please download them from the PLTW Virtual Academy.]

23. EDD Snapshots:
What Does EDD Look Like?

24. The EDD Development Flow Chart
Why EDD?
The EDD Development Flow Chart
Engineering Design and Development
Lesson 1.1 Overview and Expectations
Perform research
Interview experts
Survey consumers
Write Specifications
Test a Concept
Create a schedule
Create sketches
Create technical drawings
Perform a cost estimate
Build a prototype
Test the prototype
Optimize your design
Document your work
Present your solution
Flowchart Key:
This flowchart provides an overview of the process that you will follow during EDD.
In the process of selecting and solving your problem, you will complete multiple tasks including
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Notice the arrows that indicate that some steps may need to be repeated. There may be times when you need to adjust or revise your problem or solution path and need to repeat previous steps.

25. EDD Snapshots: What Does EDD Look Like?
Why EDD?
Engineering Design and Development
Lesson 1.1 Overview and Expectations
EDD Snapshots: What Does EDD Look Like?
Use the engineering design
process to find a solution
Interview experts and consumers
Identify a problem and perform research
In EDD you will use the engineering design process to find a solution to a valid problem.
Review past solutions

26. EDD Snapshots: What Does EDD Look Like?
Design and Optimize a Solution

27. EDD Snapshots: What Does EDD Look Like?
Construct a testable prototype

28. EDD Snapshots: What Does EDD Look Like?
Test the prototype and analyze the data

29. Juried Presentations Teachers and classes Evaluators Administrators
Local – Principal
District – Superintendent
Mentors
Parents & Family
Press
Finally, you will present your work to an outside panel
Presentation Day
How did you and your team get from point “A to Z”?
Why did you take each of the steps that lead to your design? How did you test your idea and what did you learn?

30. Going Beyond the Classroom
Design and Problem Solving Competitions
Scholarship Opportunities
Internship Opportunities
Admission Preference and College Level Recognition
Intellectual Property Resources
You may wish to take your design project a step further after you complete EDD. Within the curriculum you will find a section titled “Going Beyond” in which you will find valuable information to help you find design competitions, scholarship opportunities, internship opportunities, college recognition and intellectual property resources.

31. Why EDD?
Develop life skills for postsecondary education and your career
Apply skills learned in other PLTW courses
Apply skills learned in other courses:
Math, science, business, language arts, public speaking, etc.
Connect with the community
Take responsibility for your work as an independent learner
Choose a problem YOU want to solve!
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32. Image Resources
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