I need something to test. The three sessions in this lesson have individuals build and test a prototype of their design. The first two sessions are devoted to prepping for the prototype by drawing up specifications and materials. The last session is devoted to testing the product by getting user feedback on the prototype. 

Concepts

prototypes, design, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Research some prototypes of products that techs use on a regular basis

Classroom Considerations

• Requires space in order to build prototypes
• Invite guests to share their expertise on materials
• The fifth of six in the Design and Discovery series

Pros

• Requires the construction of a budget and a time table
• One session is devoted solely to creating the prototype

Cons

• The materials have slight formatting issues
• Session 16 is not in the document, but it is in the facilitator's guide