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Driving Question
Driving Question
As engineers and architects, can we use our talents and passions to leverage technology to meet our communities needs?
How do engineers use their skills every day?
Goal: I can design a prototype to help solve a problem.
Discussion
Discussion
What's a prototype?
What's the benefit of having multiple options for a solution?
How do you usually generate ideas before prototyping them?
Have you ever prototyped an idea? How did you do it?
Explore
Explore
We're going to complete the Invention Squad challenge, "Hopper Race"
To get there go to the Spike website > Click "Spike Prime" (blue one) > Click "Unit Plans" (blue) > Click "Invention Squad" (green) > Click "Hopper Race!"
Here's some tips:
Step 1: Watch the video. Easy peasy.
Step 2: Build Hopper.
Step 3: Test Hopper!
Step 4: Don't forget to add sketches of your prototypes to your NOTEBOOKS.
Step 5: Test your prototypes.
HopperS Race!
HopperS Race!
Prepare the test track by setting up a start and finish line like the picture in Step 6.
After each race, refine your design with new improved prototypes. How could you improve your Hooper? Don't forget to sketch the new prototype in your NOTEBOOK!
Add bricks to the test track to create an uneven surface which will make the races even more challenging!
If time allows, give your hoppers some character by adding bricks and other materials from around the classroom.
KIT MaintaNCe
KIT MaintaNCe
Take apart today's build and return to pieces to your Spike kit properly. Remember, we want to leave our kits better than we found them!
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