Design Process Problem Solving Process 7 th grade

Design Process/ Problem Solving Process

7 th grade GPS MSENGR-II-3: Students will demonstrate engineering design and problem solving skills. MSENGR-II-6: Students will develop leadership skills and work ethics. –Demonstrate work ethics within the classroom and lab environment.

Design Process 6 steps (Non-linear) 6. Evaluate, test and gather feedback 5. Model/prototype Implement the solution. 1. Identify the problem. 2. Collect information. 4. Isolate/detail Choose the best solution. 3. Develop solutions.

Universal/Simple Systems Model Input Process Feedback Output

Design Process vs. SM Ø Scientific method – linear Ø Problem Solving Method – non-linear

1. Identify the problem Ø Clearly define the goals Ø Understand the criteria and constraints Ø Criteria – what is required Ø Constraints – limitations or restrictions

2. Collect information Ø Ask questions and conduct research Ø Who, what, when, where, why? Ø Analyze 7 -resources l l l l People Information Materials Tools & Machines Time Energy Capital

3. Develop possible solutions Ø MORE than 1!!! Ø Mrs. Johnson will require a minimum of 3 Ø This is where we draw/sketch ideas thumbnails

5 ways to develop solutions Ø Brainstorming Ø Trial and error Ø Accident Ø Past experience Ø Insight

4. Choose the best solution Ø Isolate choices and look at details Ø Final choice depends on the resources available, there are 7 Ø This is where you make your FINAL design, should be neat and detailed

7 -resources of technology Ø People Ø Information Ø Materials Ø Tools & Machines Ø Time Ø Energy Ø Capital

Types of Thinking Skills Ø Critical Ø Creative Ø Decision

5. Implement the solution Ø Implement is a verb Ø Here we do the solution, make it, build it, try it out Ø Create the model/prototype

6. Evaluate Ø Test it Ø Gather feedback Ø Includes final reflection Ø Consider what went well and what could be improved.