Design Process

Essential Question How can we use the design process?

What is the design process? Helps us solve new problems Improves on current technology Adapts to changes Similar to Scientific method

Scientific Method Design Process

Using the Design Process

Your goal is to build the tallest straw tower, while using $20 Your goal is to build the tallest straw tower, while using $20.00 or less. Materials Price Maximum Straws $1.00 each 20 straws Paper clips $.20 each 10 paper clips Tape $.20 every 3 cm 1 meter *Tower must remain standing without support from any outside forces

Using the design process Take out a piece of paper (1 per group) We are going to imagine and plan a straw tower that we will create during tomorrow’s class.