This is where students begin to bring their idea to life by designing a model or testing your theory. Prototypes can take many forms, however they are all tangible - meaning they can be seen, experienced or touched in real life.
Chances are, the students first prototype won’t be perfect...this is okay - remember this is a design cycle!
E-Waste bin (screenshot of 3D print design via TinkerCad)
E-Waste bin prototype alternative (enhanced usability by including a MicroBit coded to explain facts about E-Waste.
These students used MicroBits and coding to enhance the "fun factor" of placing items in the bins and to promote good practices.
Students built a robot using Lego Technic and an Ev3 that functioned to collect and sort rubbish prior to going to landfill.
Students demonstrating their programmed Ev3 that functioned to collect and sort rubbish prior to going to landfill.
Disposable coffee cup collection point designed using TinkerCad.
Year 3/4 students creating upcycled solutions to reuse items that would usually be thrown away or end up in landfill.
CoSpaces program used to design a sensory garden to increase accessibility and motivation to be physically active (all inclusive of needs).
CoSpaces program used to design all inclusive, accessible playground in our local community.
TinkerCad and MakerBot Printer program used to design labels of chocolate packaging to increase audience awareness of how much sugar and fat intake is in each bar.
