Design Like an Engineer
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Objective
I can draw a picture of something I want to build and tell about it.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
2 questions
Draw a picture of something you wish existed or something you want to build. It could be a toy, a tool, or anything else you can imagine.
Tell me about the picture you drew. What does it do? What problem does it solve?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Draw a picture of a house you would like to build. Tell me what it is made of. Draw a picture of a vehicle you would like to build. Tell me where it would go. ”
Sample answer included in the free materials
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