Building Prototypes: Making Ideas Real
Creating simple physical or digital prototypes of solutions using various materials.
Key Questions
- Construct a simple prototype to represent a solution.
- Explain the purpose of building a prototype before the final product.
- Analyze how a prototype helps communicate an idea to others.
ACARA Content Descriptions
Suggested Methodologies
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