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Design Step 5: Construct a Prototype
| Content Provider | TeachEngineering: STEM curriculum for K-12 |
|---|---|
| Author | Cooper, Lauren Zarske, Malinda Schaefer Carlson, Denise W. |
| Copyright Year | 2009 |
| Description | Students learn about the manufacturing phase of the engineering design process. They start by building prototypes, which is a special type of model used to test new design ideas. Students learn about the manufacturing phase of the engineering design process. They start by building prototypes, which is a special type of model used to test new design ideas. Students gain experience using a variety of simple building materials, such as foam core board, balsa wood, cardstock and hot glue. They present their prototypes to the class for user testing and create prototype iterations based on feedback. (Note: Conduct this activity in the context of a design project that students are working on; this activity is Step 5 in a series of six that guide students through the engineering design loop.) |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | Regents of The University of Colorado |
| Subject Keyword | Science and Technology Building Materials Engineering Design Loop User Testing Functionality Prototype Design Project Design Challenge Feedback Product Design Design Loop Design Process Manufacturing Construction Engineering Design Process |
| Content Type | Text |
| Time Required | PT2H |
| Education Level | Class IX Class X Class XI Class XII |
| Pedagogy | Experimental Activity |
| Resource Type | Hands-on |
| Subject | Technical |
