Introduction
Solving a problem is an amazingly creative process. Creativity
can be messy. However, creativity can be channeled into a meaningful solution
by using a structured design process. In this activity your team will design a
solution to a problem using an engineering design process. You will document
the process in your engineering notebook.
Equipment
·
Engineering
notebook
·
Pencil
·
¾ in. wooden
blocks (2)
·
1 sheet
of 8 ½ x 11 in. cardstock
·
Assorted construction tools such as scissors
Procedure
1. Follow
the direction of the teacher while completing this activity.
2. Use
the design process learned earlier in this lesson. Document each step in your
engineering notebook.
3. Design
and build a product that maximizes the distance between two blocks which are
connected by a continuous route of paper. The product must meet the constraints
below.
a.
The paper must form a continuous chain of
connectivity from one block to another without touching the tabletop.
b.
Paper-to-paper linkage will be considered continuous.
c.
The two wooden blocks are ¾ in. wooden blocks.
d.
Both blocks are at table height.
e.
Card stock can be modified.
f.
Additional material can be used during
construction, but not on the final product.
4. The
winning design meets the constraints above with the blocks farthest apart.
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