Think of a problem that we discovered during science or social studies this year. What could you create using the engineer design process that we learned in science to solve that problem and benefit people.
-Students are making prototypes of products that would solve a human problem. The used empathy to brainstorm problems.
-They are making physical or digital prototypes of product that could be made and sold to people to better their lives.
-Students are making products that they, their peers, their families or other people would want to purchase and use daily to improve their lives.
Each small group is given two picture cards. They are asked to merge the two idea to create a new invention that would solve a problem. They drew it and share the idea with peers for feedback.
Students had a first try at building something with the constraints of time and materials.
Students filled out exit slips to document each step of the design process along the way.
Prototyping can be messy, this is what a room looks like during the process!
Images: Prototype Student Examples and Explanations.
Students used Seesaw to share their prototypes with classmates and teachers.
Videos: Videos of students sharing out inventions during the Disruptus Skill Builder Activity.
Fast Tips!
-Start with skill builders! They are a great starting place for both teachers and students!
-Try a project and revise it for the next time! I learned by doing and get better every time! The project shown was implemented in Spring 2018 and again in Spring 2019!
-Come with an open mind! It takes time to let the students take control over time and materials!