PLTW Design Process
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Objective
I can apply the six steps of the PLTW design process to solve a simple problem.
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
16 questions
Put the six steps of the PLTW design process in order, like you're telling a story about inventing something awesome.
Why is the design process like a video game where you can always go back to a previous level to get it right?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“You want to design a better water bottle for athletes. Describe how you would use the first step of the PLTW design process, "Identify a Problem," to start your design. What questions would you ask? After identifying the problem, you move to the second step: "Generate Concepts." Imagine you are brainstorming ideas for the water bottle. List three different ideas you might come up with during this step.”
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