UNIT 5
NGSS Standards:
NGSS.HS-ETS1-2 Design a solution to a complex real-world problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering.
DCI - ETS1.B When evaluating solutions, it is important to take into account a range of constraints, including cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics, and to consider social, cultural, and environmental impacts. (HS.ETS1-3)
Learning outcomes: Students will be able to:
Ask questions - that arise from careful observation of phenomena, or unexpected results, to clarify and/or seek additional information. - that arise from examining models or a theory, to clarify and/or seek additional information and relationships. - to determine relationships, including quantitative relationships, between independent and dependent variables. - to clarify and refine a model, an explanation, or an engineering problem.
Evaluate a question to determine if it is testable and relevant.
Ask and/or evaluate questions that challenge the premise(s) of an argument, the interpretation of a data set, or the suitability of a design.
Define a design problem that involves the development of a process or system with interacting components and criteria and constraints that may include social, technical, and/or environmental considerations.
NUSD 6 C's: Communicator, Critical Thinker, Collaborator, Conscientious Learner, Culturally Competent, Character
Proficiency scales:
Design Step 1 :
Identify/Define the problem (formal definition)
Customer/Market Research (Research existing products, possible customers, Prepare a survey)
Identify Possible solution/solutions
Prepare a typed list of Design specifications
Design Step 1: Defining the Problem ( Initial List of design specifications) Research to identify a need/needs to be met by your product/service, develop a problem definition, and produce a list of design specifications.
Customer/Market research, Human-Centered Design (Refine List of design specifications)
Week 22
Monday 01 /15 to Friday 01/19
Carefully read Capstone Design Step 1: Defining the Problem (Formal Definition & Initial List of Design Specifications) Research to identify a need/needs to be met by your product/service, develop a formal problem definition, and Brainstorm an Initial List of design specifications "D&W list") check out this EXAMPLE (Due Friday 01/19)
Read Customer/Market Research & Human-Centered Design Thinking - Research Report and Padlet.com update & Marketing research: Consult with your mentors and show them your ongoing Brainstorming Digital Wall (Padlet.com), Capstone Project Gantt chart (management plan.) Check out this EXAMPLE (Draft Due Wednesday 01/24)
Research Report, "get to know", Empathize, with the chosen clients/market (on Padlet & Report)
Create a Clients Detective Research Virtual poster (on Padlet)
Identify Possible Client Problems to Solve (be prepared to explain why you chose those problems using your research.
Read Survey your customers Come up with a customer survey. ( Draft Due Friday 01/19)
Administer the Survey, collect and analyze the results, and refine the List of design specifications (D&W list), taking into consideration your market research and survey data (Due Friday 02/16)
Onshape tutorials step 2 On Google Classroom Due Friday 01/19 (INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT)
ACTIVELY COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR MENTORS, SET UP INTERVIEWS, BRAINSTORM YOUR CAPSTONE WITH THEM, AND DISCUSS WHAT YOU MIGHT NEED IN TERMS OF SKILLS AND KNOW-HOW.
Keep working on updating your Gantt chart
Keep Brainstorming on the Padlet
Week 23
Monday 01 /22 to Friday 01/26
CONGRATULATIONS! You have been awarded funds! You must identify a parent treasurer (Students are not allowed) check the assignment on Google Classroom for more details due 01/29
REVISE the 3 possible Design Sketches Due Friday 01/26
Read Customer/Market Research & Human-Centered Design Thinking - Research Report and Padlet.com update & Marketing research: Consult with your mentors and show them your ongoing Brainstorming Digital Wall (Padlet.com), Capstone Project Gantt chart (management plan.) Check out this EXAMPLE (Final Due Friday 02/05)
Research Report, "get to know", Empathize, with the chosen clients/market (on Padlet & Report)
Create a Clients Detective Research Virtual poster (on Padlet)
Identify Possible Client Problems to Solve (be prepared to explain why you chose those problems using your research.
Read Survey your customers Come up with a customer survey. (Final Due Friday 01/26)
Administer the Survey, collect and analyze the results, and refine the List of design specifications (D&W list), taking into consideration your market research and survey data (Due Friday 02/16)
Digital Portfolio Update - Update your digital portfolio by creating a page that includes all notes and sketches from the Drawing tutorials. (Due Friday 01/26)
Onshape tutorials step 3 On Google Classroom Due Friday 01/26(INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT)
ACTIVELY COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR MENTORS, SET UP INTERVIEWS, BRAINSTORM YOUR CAPSTONE WITH THEM, DISCUSS WHAT YOU MIGHT NEED IN TERMS OF SKILLS AND KNOW-HOW.
Keep working on updating your Gantt chart
Keep Brainstorming on the Padlet
Week 24
Monday 01 /29 to Friday 02/02
COLLECT MATERIALS AND START BUILDING PROTOTYPES, tinker, test - SUMMARY REPORT #1 Due Friday 02/16 (FORMAL PROTOTYPE PROGRESS ASSESSMENT IN MARCH DATE TBD)
Read Customer/Market Research & Human-Centered Design Thinking - Research Report and Padlet.com update & Marketing research: Consult with your mentors and show them your ongoing Brainstorming Digital Wall (Padlet.com), Capstone Project Gantt chart (management plan.) Check out this EXAMPLE (Final Due Friday 02/02)
Research Report, "get to know", Empathize, with the chosen clients/market (on Padlet & Report)
Create a Clients Detective Research Virtual poster (on Padlet)
Identify Possible Client Problems to Solve (be prepared to explain why you chose those problems using your research.
PRESENTATIONS: Keep researching and Make a Presentation about the Market research Report and Padlet.com update, 3 design ideas & mentor's feedback: present your market research findings and explain your D&W list draft & mentors' feedback. Include the updated Gantt chart, what will your next steps be? (Monday 02/05) Presentations will be on Tuesday 02/06 and Wednesday 02/07
Revise the survey to include more specific design questions related to your proposed project. (Due Friday 02/02)
Administer the Survey, collect and analyze the results, and refine the List of design specifications (D&W list), taking into consideration your market research and survey data (Due Friday 02/16)
Onshape tutorials step 4 On Google Classroom Due Friday 02/02 (INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT)
ACTIVELY COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR MENTORS, SET UP INTERVIEWS, BRAINSTORM YOUR CAPSTONE WITH THEM, DISCUSS WHAT YOU MIGHT NEED IN TERMS OF SKILLS AND KNOW-HOW.
Keep working on updating your Gantt chart
Keep Brainstorming on the Padlet
Week 25
Monday 02 /05 to Friday 02/09
COLLECT MATERIALS AND START BUILDING PROTOTYPES, tinker, test - SUMMARY REPORT #1 Due Friday 02/16 (FORMAL PROTOTYPE PROGRESS ASSESSMENT IN MARCH DATE TBD)
Please take pictures of your team's ongoing prototyping, testing, and tinkering progress and attach them to this assignment.
Include a dated summary document detailing what each team member is working on (regarding prototyping). Include:
1. what worked, what did not,
2. problems encountered & and possible ways to solve them
3. Eureka moments! (good & challenging)
4. Next steps
Fusion 360 Tutorial for Absolute Beginners, "Make a personalized stamp", individual, but share with your team (Due Thursday 02/15) Use Inkscape or similar software to create your Name for the stamp (Vector format, CSV extension)
INCLASS PRESENTATIONS: Keep researching and Make a Presentation about the Market research Report, 3 design ideas, and Padlet.com update & mentor's feedback: present your market research findings and explain your D&W list draft & mentors' feedback. Include the updated Gantt chart, what will your next steps be? (Monday 02 /05 ) Presentations will be on Tuesday 02/06 and Wednesday 02/07
Revise the survey to include more specific design questions related to your proposed project. (Friday 02/09)(Read This)
Administer the Survey, collect and analyze the results, and refine the List of design specifications (D&W list) and market research report, taking into consideration your ongoing market research, survey, and inputs from your mentors. (Due Friday 02/16)
Continue your Brainstorming and Market research (Revise your marketing doc, and add to your Padlet.com, This is ongoing!)
ACTIVELY COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR MENTORS, SET UP INTERVIEWS, BRAINSTORM YOUR CAPSTONE WITH THEM, DISCUSS WHAT YOU MIGHT NEED IN TERMS OF SKILLS AND KNOW-HOW.
Keep working on updating your Gantt chart
Keep Brainstorming on the Padlet