A Chair for Bear
Problem Scoping and Solving
Engineers Solve Problems:
We have been hired to make bear a brand new, better than ever, chair. We need to build a prototype for him to see.
On your own:
1. Check out the materials available.
2. Design a chair for bear. Think about what he likes. Label carefully.
3. "Quick Chicken." Get it approved.
4. Build the prototype.
5. Get photo taken.
Constraints:
-cardboard
-plates
-paper
-cups
-tape
-straws
-yarn
-pencils (unsharpened)
-caps and tops
-popsicle sticks
Engineers Present
Norms:
Everyone participates
Be kind, helpful and specific
Celebrate everyone’s hard work
Introduce yourselves
Share your prototype
Talk about the design process
(T.M.I. Think-Make-Improve)
Talk about the materials you used
Talk about teamwork
Thank you and any questions
Celebrations!