Building and Testing Prototypes
Students will construct a prototype of their design solution and test its effectiveness, identifying areas for improvement.
Key Questions
- Design a functional prototype based on a chosen plan.
- Assess the effectiveness of a prototype through testing.
- Explain how testing results can inform improvements to a design.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
Suggested Methodologies
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