Building and Testing Prototypes
Students will construct prototypes of their chosen designs and conduct controlled tests to gather data on their performance.
Key Questions
- Construct a prototype based on a chosen design plan.
- Analyze what can be learned from a design that fails during testing.
- Explain why it is helpful to build a small model before the real thing.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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