The Design Process
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Objective
I can use the design process to solve a simple problem.
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Warm-up video
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
8 questions
You're tasked with designing a device to help a person with arthritis open a jar. What is the MOST important reason to validate this problem before moving forward? A) To make sure the jar is not already open. B) To determine if a solution already exists and if the problem is worth solving. C) To find out what color the person wants the jar opener to be. D) To ensure the person actually likes opening jars.
A team is designing a new type of water bottle for athletes. Which of the following is the BEST example of a constraint they might encounter? A) The bottle should be easy to grip. B) The bottle must be made from recyclable materials. C) The bottle should look appealing to customers. D) The bottle should keep water cold for at least 2 hours.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Imagine your school cafeteria only offers one lunch option, and many students don't like it. Describe how you would use the design process to create a plan to improve the school lunch options. Include at least one sentence describing each step of the design process. Your classroom is too loud during group work, making it hard to concentrate. Describe how you would use the design process to develop a solution to reduce the noise level in the classroom. Include at least one sentence describing each step of the design process. ”
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