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You will have 2 test projects before you can move onto the future device prototype project. You must share the projects with Mrs. Coleman and she will tell you if you are ready to move to the next one. If your prototype meets all the requirements, it will be printed on the 3D printer in the Makerspace. You will share your projects by emailing a link to Mrs. Coleman.
Project #1: Create a key chain with your name on it. Key chain should have include text, at least 3 shapes and a hole.
Project #2: Create a model of a house. It must have windows, a door, be enclosed and include an original feature.
Prototype Design Project
Prototype Design Project
You may work individually or with a partner on this project.
Step 1: Problem-Solve!
Step 1: Problem-Solve!
Choose a problem or create your own that you would like to solve.
- A school allows students to carry their cellphones for safety reasons. However, teachers keep seeing students playing on their cell phones during class when they should not be used. Create a device that will allow students to have their phones but not able to use unless they are needed.
- Lead is causing serious problems in the water of Detroit. Lead poisoning can lead to serious health problems and learning disabilities. Create a device that would allow the people of Detroit to drink the water from their tap without the worry of lead poisoning.
- Many suffer from anxiety, this is a condition of worry or fear that can be restrictive to living one's life. Create a device that can be used to comfort, distract or relieve anxiety for people while in a difficult situation.
- Going into public can be make your valuables vulnerable. We all like to carry our IDs, money, credit cards, cell phones and keys with us at all time. At large public events, such as concerts, sports games and parades, purses and wallets are susceptible to thieves. Create a device that would allow people to carry these important items and keep them safe even if taken from their owner.
- A friend of yours jumped into a lake to rescue their dog from being eaten by an alligator, in the struggle he lost his hand but saved the dog. He is saving to buy a robotic hand, until then he needs something that he can wear and that helps him with picking up and holding items.
- Schools are really enjoying Breakout Edu activities, however the locks are expensive and students continue to break them. Create a lock with moving parts.
- Create your own problem and then solve it!
Step 2: Plan!
Step 2: Plan!
Create a drawing and write a proposal explaining how your prototype will function and solve the problem. You will create the drawing by hand- including measurements and functionality. You will also write a 2 paragraph proposal about the problem you are solving and the prototype you are developing to solve it. This must be photographed to add to your Student Log (Linked at bottom of this page) and discussed with Mrs. Coleman before moving onto Step 3.
Step 3: Create!
Step 3: Create!
You will now create your prototype in Tinkercad. As you are designing, each class we will have a share out time for you to share your design with the class for feedback.
Step 4: Print!
Step 4: Print!
When your design has been concluded to be functional by Mrs. Coleman and your classmates. You will send the link to Mrs. Coleman for printing!
Step 5: Display!
Step 5: Display!
You will create a display for your 3D printed prototype. This will share the problem you solved and how your prototype solves that problem and explain the challenges you came across in the process. This will be displayed in the school and posted online in the Student Work Gallery.
After watching a series of TED Talks about Design. Students recorded their take-aways about the design process on a Padlet. The results of what they learned are identified in the word cloud below. From what they wrote, what do you think is the most important element of design?
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