Jack and the Beanstalk
Problem Scoping and Solving
Watch the story and meet our new client! What problems can you find?
Stop video at 6 minutes and 33 seconds.
Fairy Tale: Jack and the Beanstalk read by Chazz Palminteri
Jack is our new client!
How can we use air pressure to help him escape?
Work Time
1. Think: Come up with a detailed plan on paper using sharpie and color pencil. Be sure to label everything carefully.
2. Make: Using only the materials available (constraints)*, make a prototype.
3. Improve: Make changes to your design as needed.
4. Get photo taken with prototype.
5. Be prepared to share.
*Constraints
-bendy toy to represent Jack
-paper
-coffee filters
-pipe cleaners
-recycled plastic bags
-popsicle sticks
-tape
-straws
-scissors
-yarn, string, dental floss
-rubberbands
-tin foil
-fabric squares
-kleenex
Preparing to Share
Did you design a parachute? Try using some of this language in your presentation!
Did you make a glider? Consider using some of this language in your presentation!
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!