First Lesson, First Design

 

1.             Handout of RfP

1.1.          Discuss the terms RfP, design, model

1.2.          ÒObjective standardÓ for measuring effort

2.             Handout design pad

2.1.          Discuss details, materials needed

2.2.          Tools needed

2.3.          Self-evaluation (later)

3.             Form groups of 2-3

4.             Design

5.             Discussion of 1 or 2 designs (10 minutes)

5.1.          Focus on simple machines design principle

5.2.          stability

5.3.          Invite critique (Justifying, elaborating, explaining)

 

6.             Critique of todays work (5 min)

6.1.          What worked

6.2.          What didnÕt work, frustrating

6.3.          What I want to do to change it

 

Model for Critique, Discussion

1.             Justifying

1.1.          ÒI think you need to make this joint stronger because...Ó

1.2.          ÒI donÕt agree with you, because...Ó

2.             Elaborating

2.1.          ÒI think you also need to consider ... because ...

2.2.          ÒCan you provide more information on ... because ...Ó

3.             Explaining

3.1.          ÒI donÕt quite understand what you mean by .../how ... works can you explain?Ó

3.2.          ÒThe way I understand it is ...Ó