Catapults ~ Pre Assesment

In order to understand what forces act upon a catapult, you must first understand how levers are affected by different forces.  Please complete this pre-assessment so we have a base line for your learning before we begin this project. This will be a PDF form.  Please fill this out to the best of you ability.  If you do not understand a question or do have the ability to answer a question, please do not leave it blank.  Do the absolute best you can. 

AIR NOZZLE THE DESIGN PROCESS

NOW LET'S CHECK OUT THE ENTIRE 
DESIGN PROCESS                 

WHERE IT ALL BEGINS

THE DESIGN PROCESS SIMPLIFIED

                                                               

   SPEED RACER DESIGN CHALLENGE     

USE THE BELOW DOCUMENTS TO GUIDE YOUR DESIGN PROCESS

1. HOW TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM SOLVING STATEMENT
2. SELECTING THE BEST SOLUTION
3. SKETCHING EXAMPLES
4. BALLOON TUBE SPECS
5. AIR NOZZLE SUMMARY QUESTIONS
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THE KICKER

                      

Before we begin exploring the relationship of Design Thinking take a moment to review the vital resources that are required to develop all new technologies.

                          PLEASE READ THE BELOW DESIGN BRIEF 

                                                                  KICK STICK IT

Read the design brief and the seven resources project as you review the seven cruitital resources for the design and development of new resources.

NEXT:  Follow the link below to discover a new challenge you would like to work on, Identify this in the below comment section.  Be sure to include the link.

DOMES

THE HISTORY AND USES OF DOMES

DESIGN BRIEF

DESIGN A DOME 
PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS
PROBLEM SOLVING STATEMENT
SKETCHING FOR COMMUNICATION
SELECTING THE BEST SOLUTION

Wind Turbines

                         WIND POWER FACTS


FACTS FIGURES AND DATA FROM AROUND THE UNITED STATES

                                            

AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION

  MORE FACTS FIGURES AND DATA, EVENTS, ISSUES, CAREERS BY STATE

Additive & Subjective Manufacturing

Laser machining is working it's way a manufacturing necessity.  They can be used in such a variety of ways from; Engraving, Cutting, Marking on: wood, ceramic, plastic, .  follow the link below and explore the site, specifically the resources tab, sample club and industry links

Some ideas of what we can produce in class

                      Idea #1

                     Idea #2

                                                                                      Idea #3                                                                       Take some time and explore other ideas HERE

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING 

Is additive manufacturing falling off in the market place?  Perhaps in some areas, but as new products specifically filaments are introduced to the market they begin to take back a share of the market place.  Read more here.  

10 3D Printing Filaments You Should Know About

Solidworks

To complete the part follow the link below for the Solidworks convention sheet



Check out this convention sheet for the specifications for the base and the candle