Bell RingerComplete the Introduction to Technology

Worksheet 1.

• Please finish answering the questions on the introduction worksheet.

• If you finish early start reading Chapter 1

Technology Education Exploratory Outcomes for today

Today you will:

Revise what technology is and how it affects our lives.

Learn about the Design Process.

Begin designing your Tall Tee Tower.

DefinitionsTechnology – the knowledge and process used

to solve problems by designing and making products or structures.

Technologist – a person who solves problems by designing and making products or structures.

DefinitionsEngineering - The application of

scientific and mathematical principles to practical ends such as the design, manufacture, and operation of.

Scientist – persons whose field of study that is concerned with the laws of nature.

Problem Solving

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Nine Step Design Process

Design ProcessIdentify the ProblemDesign BriefInvestigationResearchDeveloping alternative solutionsChosen SolutionCreate a detailed drawingPrototypeTesting & Evaluations

1) Identify the ProblemClearly write down what the problem or need

is.

2) Design Brief Also called a design challengeIntroduces the problemDescribes what the designer (you) will doIntroduces what the solution will accomplishStates specifications

Should set limitsHelp direct the design effort

3) InvestigationLearn more about the problemMake a list of questions which you believe

need to be answered

Research possible solutions

4) ResearchResearch past inventions too see if they could

be improved to solve your current problem.

Research different materials that you could use to solve the problem.WoodMetalCeramicPlastic

5) Developing Alternative SolutionsSeveral technical sketches in colorEach solutions should be workable but

may vary:AestheticsCostMaterials

List the solutions strengths and weakness

6) Chosen SolutionDose it meet the criteria established in

the design brief and specifications?Somehow proven “better” than other

considered solutionsDecision MatrixAsking a sample of people

7) Create Detailed DrawingAll parts should be labeledShould have a title boxShould include different types of lines:

Object linesHidden LinesDimension LinesExtension Lines

Usually made in industry on computer software

8) Modeling & PrototypingA model is a full-size or small-scale object, usually

made from a different material then the final manufactured product.

A Prototype is the first product made; it is made from the final materials and it is made to the final dimensions.

You need to consider such things as:AestheticsErgonomicsMaterialsFastening or joiningFinishingSafety

9) Testing & Evaluations

List the possible ways in which your chosen solution may be tested

Test your productRecord the results

Testing

9) Testing & Evaluations

Product evaluationWhat are the strengths and weaknesses of the

final design?Did your final solution meet the design brief

and the specifications? How could the design be improved?

Group evaluationDid your group use its time effectively?What would you have done differentially ?

Evaluating

9. Test and evaluate.

The Design Process1. Identify the problem or need.2. Write a design brief. (What the product must do)3. Investigation, you must consider function, appearance, materials, construction, Safety.4. Research what is available and what has come before.5. Develop and consider alternative solutions.

(sketch ideas)7. Make a detailed drawing of your chosen solution.

6. Choose a solution. (Why)

8. Make a model and prototype.

Tall Tee Tower Handout

Technical Drawing Requirements

1. A straight lined border box. (10 points)

2. 2 boxes in the bottom right hand corner with you and your partners name, and the name of the drawing in them. (10 points)

3. A drawing of your tower. (10 points)

4. All of the parts are shown. (10 points)

5. All of the different parts have names to identify them. (10 points)

6. There are at least 3 dimensions showing the size of your tower. (10 points)

Note: Using straight lines and a neat drawing is needed to receive the most points.

Total Points = 60 points

A Border must be neatly drawn ½ inch inside of the page.

Neatly print your name here inside of a box.

Neatly print the name of your drawing here inside of a box.

Note: Your drawing must not touch the border

Golf Ball

Printer paper folded into triangular prisms

Index Card

Tape

24 inches

11 inches

5 inches