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Design I
Description: Design I introduces IB students to the Design Cycle. The Design Cycle is a systematic approach to problem solving. Students in the Design I class will complete 4 major projects (1 per nine-weeks) where they will create a solution for the challenge of each project. Below is a weekly breakdown of the each project and approximately how long each section of the design challenge will take.
Image Reference: http://i-biology.net/myp/experimental-cycle/1st Nine-Weeks: Balloon Powered Vehicle ChallengeDesign Problem: There is no debate that fossil fuels are a nonrenewable resource. Our ability to design cars and that use fossil fuels with increasing efficiency will only serve to extend these resources for future generations and lessen the pollution they give off.Your challenge is to design a model car chassis that will move as far and as fast as possible in a straight line using a balloon as the propulsion.WEEK
Design Section
Description
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Inquiring
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AnalysisStudents will be introduced to the problem. They will explore issued related to natural resources, pollution, car design and function. Students will also begin thinking about how and what their balloon vehicle design will look like. Students will record their information and reflections in their Design Journal. (Note: Design Journals are Google Documents that can be accessed from any computer or mobile device with an Internet connection.) 8/28 2
Developing Ideas
Student will begin designing and drawing their balloon vehicles. Groups will then collaborate and decide on their final design. Students will record their information and reflections in their Design Journal. (Note: Design Journals are Google Documents that can be accessed from any computer or mobile device with an Internet connection.) 9/8 3
Creating the Solution Students will create a plan for constructing their balloon vehicle. They will then build and test their vehicles. Students will re-design and re-build as needed. Students will record their information and reflections in their Design Journal. (Note: Design Journals are Google Documents that can be accessed from any computer or mobile device with an Internet connection.) 9/16 4
Evaluating Students will begin running official time trials and recording their results. Groups will then analyze their results and evaluate the effectiveness of their designs. Students will record their information and reflections in their Design Journal. (Note: Design Journals are Google Documents that can be accessed from any computer or mobile device with an Internet connection.) 9/25