On Friday we embarked on Design Challenge #2 which challenged us to design a chair to meet a character's unique needs. Each group began to create five iterations of their chair using a variety of materials (Plasticine, Popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, drawings, cardboard). The five characters are listed below along with some student work:
Grandpa
Grandpa is an elderly man who is achy and sometimes a bit grouchy. He has trouble getting around, so he walks with a cane. He also has difficulty getting into and out of his chair. He sits in his chair most of the day.
Ralph
Ralph is a high schooler who spends 8 hours a day in class. Most of the time, Ralph has to sit in uncomfortable chairs, sitting up and facing the front of the room. When Ralph moves between classes, he carries a large backpack. When he gets to class he needs a place to put his things.
Maggie
Maggie is a 1 year old who loves to play and crawl around everywhere. Maggie likes to explore on her own and be independent while she sucks on her binky. When it’s time for her to sit still she gets whiny and squirmy.
Neil
Neil is an astronaut who travels to space. When he is in his space ship, he is in a weightless environment. This is cool most of the time, but it is a challenge when he needs to sit down and drink his Tang. Neil also has a bulky space suit that often gets in the way.
Lisa
Lisa is a marathon runner who runs every single day. She hates being stationary, and because she exercises so much she has really sore muscles. When she finally does sit down it’s really important that her chair be very comfortable to help her relax and recover for her run the next day.
Reflecting on Our Work
1. What are some things that groups did well in regards to communicating their thinking?
2. What are some things that groups can improve upon in regards to communicating their thinking?
Today's Learning Goal:
To learn how to use TinkerCAD to create a 3D representation of my group's chair design.
During the Plan and Create phase, we constructed several different iterations of our char. Some materials were easier to work with than others. Some did a better job of allowing us to express in detail what we wanted our respective chairs to look like. Taking our iterations digital using a CAD program will allow us to create a digital 3D representation of our chair that can be saved, edited, shared, and 3D printed.
During the Plan and Create phase, we constructed several different iterations of our char. Some materials were easier to work with than others. Some did a better job of allowing us to express in detail what we wanted our respective chairs to look like. Taking our iterations digital using a CAD program will allow us to create a digital 3D representation of our chair that can be saved, edited, shared, and 3D printed.
What does "CAD" mean?
"CAD" is an acronym for computer-aided design. A CAD system is a combination of hardware and software that enables engineers and architects to design everything from furniture to airplanes.
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"Tinker" around until you have something cool!
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