Inspire
WALT:
How to execute all the elements of the design process effectively?
How to research using the inquiry process?
How to plan using story boards or other techniques on the Mac.
How to complete a labelled diagram.
How to review designs and present the learning process as a team.
Design and Technology Process
1. Investigating and defining:
Define what is the problem, and set of sequenced steps.
2. Knowledge & understanding:
How people address competing considerations when designing their catapults?
How do forces control movement in a catapult?
3. Designing:
Develop and communicate solutions to building a catapult, and follow design ideas, using annotated diagrams, storyboards and appropriate technical terms
4. Producing and implementing:
Select, and apply, safe procedures when using components and equipment to make solutions.
5. Evaluating
Develop and negotiate criteria plus evaluate and justify design processes and solutions.
Investigation Question:
Design and create a catapult to launch a marshmallow over a distance.
Questions to consider...
- What are catapults and how do they work?
- How can more force be generated? IE What is the science behind the task?
- How could you document your research?
- What can a labelled diagram look like?
- How can video evidence be used to reflect on what happened and how the catapult works?
- What should your presentation included?
- How will we judge the most effective design team?
Criteria:
Materials to use...
- 10 pop sticks
- 10 elastic bands
- 1 cotton reel
- 6 skewers
- 1 plastic fork or spoon
You will need to create a keynote presentation to document your findings and process of technology.