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OPTION A: ENGINEERING

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Science Teacher-___________________

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Head Middle Magnet STEM FAIR: ENGINEERING OPTION A

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STEAM Fair 2017-18

ENGINEERING PACKET

Option A


The engineering option of Head’s STEM Fair involves designing and building a prototype of a new technology that is intended to meet some genuine social or human need. The student will be required to provide evidence that a need exists; design and build a physical prototype; conduct multiple trials to test its effectiveness at meeting the need; and then modify the prototype accordingly.

Engineering Timeline

Item Due DateTopic Ideas worksheet

Final Topic worksheet

Statement of Need worksheet

Development of Possible Solutions worksheet

Prototype Design Diagram worksheet

Prototype Testing Procedure worksheet

Data Table with results from 3 trials of test #1/Log Book check

Prototype Modification worksheet

Data Table with results from 3 trials of test #2/Log Book Check

Draft Abstract

Draft Report

Final logbook, display board, report

Engineering Guidelines

The new technology must serve a real social or human need Keep a logbook of all work Must design and build prototype and then modify some aspect of it at least once. Must conduct tests and collect data for both versions of the prototype (3 rounds of testing/trials per

version of prototype) Results/data must be measurable with numerical values Must record brainstorming and test data in log book Must be clear that the student did the work and designed/built the prototype No identifying information (name or photos of face/skin) to appear on project

Engineering Vocabulary

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Brainstorming: thinking about possible solutions to meet a social or human need or solve a social or human problem.

Constraint: a limitation on the design of new technology. Any requirement that the technology must meet is a constraint. Cost, size, or weight are often constraints.

Cost-benefit analysis: the process of determining whether the cost of the new technology is worth the benefit provided.

Engineering: the process used to create new technology

Intended benefit: the positive purpose for which technology is designed.

Modification: the process of changing and improving a prototype to better meet the need or provide a benefit.

Prototype: a test model of the product.

Social or human need: something that some group in society requires because it is important or necessary to lead a satisfactory life. Needs are very subjective (different groups of people express the importance of different needs). Examples of needs include the ability to be safe, the ability to walk, the ability to vacuum your house, the ability to make cell phone calls even in remote, distant areas.

Survey: a set of questions asked of groups of society in order to determine the need or demand for a technology. For example, a survey can be used to determine if teenagers, babies, people who live in apartments, parents with young children, people work the night shift, or the elderly have a specific need for some new technology.

Technology: product or process designed to meet social or human needs. Technology may be low-tech or high-tech. It may be a way of doing something or a thing itself. Examples include a hammer, computer software, a computer language, a phone, a walking stick, a clothing drying rack, or an app.

Unintended consequence: results or effects of technology that are not planned or expected. They may be beneficial or harmful.

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Engineering Project Steps

Step 1: Statement of Need

Your first step is to identify a genuine need that people or society has for a new technology. You need to research this need and identify a problem you can solve by designing a new technology. This should be a paragraph and include background research you conduct on the internet or by doing a survey of people to demonstrate the actual need.

Step 2: Develop Possible Solutions (Brainstorm)

Brainstorm different ways to meet the need you identified. Write a paragraph describing the ideas you have. Include sketches of your ideas. Identify constraints on the design and intended benefits of the new technology. What objectives must the new technology meet?

Step 3: Design a Prototype

Choose one of your possible solutions from Step 2. (a) Draw a detailed diagram of how the prototype can be built. (b) Write a paragraph describing why this design was chosen. Again, identify constraints as well as specific design features it will have. (c) Make a list of the materials needed.

Step 4: Test & Evaluate

(a) Describe the procedure for testing the prototype. How will you know if your prototype works? (b) Describe the criteria you will use to tell if you prototype meets the need. (c) Conduct 3 trials of each prototype. How well does it meet the need? The data you collect must be numerical. (d) Record the results of the tests in a table.

Step 5: Modify

Modify your prototype at least one time in order to make it better meet your need. (a) Write a paragraph explaining what needed to be improved and why. (b) Draw a diagram of the new and improved prototype. Repeat step #4 to test it.

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NAME: _________________________________________

CHOOSING A TOPIC - ENGINEERING

Choose three topics for developing new technology that interest you. What needs do people have for new technology? Research them on the internet. Is there existing technology to meet the need? Could you improve on some technology? For your project, there must be a need that people have for the technology. Record websites and other information you use to develop your idea. Then, choose one and complete the details below.

Topic #1: _____________________________________________________________________________

Need that it would meet: _______________________________________________________________

Websites: ____________________________________________________________________________

Materials Needed: _____________________________________________________________________

Questions: ____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Topic #2: _____________________________________________________________________________

Need that it would meet: ________________________________________________________________

Websites: ____________________________________________________________________________


Questions: ____________________________________________________________________________

Topic #3: _____________________________________________________________________________

Need that it would meet: ________________________________________________________________

Websites: ____________________________________________________________________________


Questions: ____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

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NAME: _________________________________________

FINAL TOPIC – ENGINEERING

My final topic is: _______________________________________________________________________

Describe the technology: ________________________________________________________________

Describe the Need for the new technology: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Materials needed for prototype: __________________________________________________________

Check off to show you are ready to go:

____ I can build an actual, physical prototype of a new technology

____ There is a real social or human need for this new technology

_____ I can get the materials needed to build and modify my prototype

_____ I will be able to conduct tests of my prototype.

_____ I will be able to finish and turn in all parts of the project at least 2 weeks before the STEM Fair

_____ My school does not have any rules preventing me from doing and displaying this project.

_____ I have not already built this technology or prototype

I approve the listed topic above and my student will have access to the materials:

Parent signature: ____________________________________________________

Teacher signature: __________________________________________________

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NAME: _________________________________________

STEP 1: Statement of Need Worksheet

Describe the need for your new technology (who has the need and why?):

Background Research you conducted:

How did you determine the need? Provide evidence (websites, describe survey you did and show data)

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NAME: _________________________________________

STEP 2: Develop Possible Solutions Worksheet

Paragraph describing your ideas for designing new technology to meet the need:

Constraints your design must follow:

Intended benefits and the objective of your technology:

Sketches of your ideas:

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LOG BOOK REQUIREMENTS

The purpose of the log book is to record all information related to your project.

1. Your logbook is an original, one of a kind.

2. Do not lose it.

3. It is neither replaceable, nor repeatable.

4. What you write in your logbook is for others and you to help recall, verify, and present all that you do in

your experimentation.

5. Do not erase. Do not use liquid paper (white out). If you make a mistake or change your mind, use a

single line mark through.

6. Do not discard after the fair is over. Save it.

7. Write all entries in black or blue ink, waterproof ink or tape, glue word processed information onto

pages. Please make sure that no edges of documents are hanging over the edges of your log book

pages.

8. Write everything that would be necessary for someone else to repeat your experiment and obtain

similar results.

9. Your creative title goes on the cover. (It should also be on the board (all grade levels) and Research

Report (7/8 grade).) It is helpful if it matches your display board.

10. Number your logbook pages even numbers on the left odd numbers on the right.

11. Date every entry in the logbook with the date and time for each entry.

Order of Logbook Entries

1. Title (on outside; inside cover page; and match the display board)2. Table of contents3. Research Idea Origin: describe in a paragraph where you got your idea or what your inspiration was.4. Statement of Need (step 1)5. Development of Possible Solutions (step 2)6. Prototype Design (step 3)7. Tests & Evaluations (step 4)

(a) Procedure; (b) description of tests; (c) data table for each test8. Modifications (step 5): Diagram and paragraph9. Discussion. What did you learn? Does the prototype need further modification? Do you have any new

ideas for new technologies?10. Bibliography11. Acknowledgements. Thank those who assisted you. Use common nouns, not proper names (my

parents, my teacher, etc.)12. Abstract: a summary paragraph of all five steps.

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NAME: _________________________________________

STEP 3: Prototype Development Worksheet

Detailed draft diagram of your prototype (label and annotate all the aspects and parts):

Paragraph describing why this design was chosen (discuss constraints and chosen design features).

List of the materials needed to build prototype:

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NAME: _________________________________________

STEP 4: Testing Procedure Worksheet

List the procedure, step by step, for testing the prototype.

Describe how will you know if your prototype works and list the criteria you will use to tell if you prototype meets the need

Design a data table for collecting data on the three trials of your test

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NAME: _________________________________________

STEP 5: Prototype Modification Worksheet

Paragraph explaining what needs to be improved and why.

Draft diagram of the new and improved prototype.

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Display Board, Prezi, or Website Guidelines- Engineering

Your display is your advertisement for your project. Think about your favorite bill board or commercial. What do you like about them? What makes them stand out? Now think how you can make your display stand out.

Display Requirements:

1. Display must include the following parts: a tri-fold display board, Prezi or website (electronic projects are options only for 7 th & 8th grade

and must be emailed to teacher) logbook report (7th & 8th grade) actual, physical prototype or photographs of prototype included on the tri-fold display.

2. Exhibits cannot exceed a depth of 30 inches, width of 48 inches and height of 9 feet.3. All lettering should be greater than 12 point font (headings even larger)4. Neatness and spelling matter5. Consider artistic elements, such as borders, colors, display materials.6. May not include: plants, animals, lasers, chemicals of any kind (fuel, liquids), glass, microbes, sharp

objects, powder or soil.7. The Display board must document the 5 steps of the engineering design process were followed. It must

include written text and sketches to cover these categories: Statement of Need (include text and possible survey data results in table) Brainstorming/Development of Possible Solutions (include sketch/photographs and text) Prototype Design (include text and sketch/photographs) Tests & Evaluation (include table or graph of data, text and photographs) Modifications (include text and sketch/photographs) Abstract

8. All items that are part of the display must include the ID # that your teacher gives you. Your name should not be on anything.

Abstract Guidelines - Engineering

An abstract gives the essence of the project in a brief but complete form. It should not exceed 250 words. Judges and others should have a fairly accurate idea of the project from reading the abstract. Details and discussions should not be included in the abstract. The abstract does not include any tables or graphs, or acknowledgements. The abstract should be typed, 12 point font, and titled with the project name (not “abstract”). One copy of the abstract goes in the logbook and one copy goes on the display board. The abstract should recap the 5 steps you followed in developing the new technology. It should have a couple of sentences on each of the following topics:

Statement of need for the new technology How possible solutions were developed Description of the prototype, including design features and constraints Tests conducted to test the prototype Modifications made to the first prototype Future suggestions and reflection on the usefulness of the new technology

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ENGINEERING REPORT

(7TH & 8TH Grade)

Follow the guidelines for each step under “Project Steps”

I. Title pageII. Abstract

III. Statement of Need (include survey or documented evidence from websites)IV. Development of Possible Solutions (include sketches)V. Prototype Design (include sketches)

VI. Tests & Evaluations (include data tables for the 3 trials of each prototype test)

VII. Modifications (include sketches)VIII. Bibliography

IX. Acknowledgements

PRESENTATION GRADING RUBRIC-ALL GRADE LEVELS

(Possible points) (your points)

1. Answered questions

A. What is my title? (15) _____

B. What did I do? (20) _____

C. What did I find out? (20) _____

2. Spoke loudly and clearly (15) _____

3. Did not read from display board (10) _____

4. Answered questions from other students/teacher (20) _____

Total points possible (100) Your total _____

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ENGINEERING LOGBOOK RUBRIC

Point possible Points

Title 2 _________ Table of contents 3 _________ Research Idea Origin 8 _________ Statement of Need 5 _________ Development of Possible Solutions 10 _________ Prototype Design 10 _________ Tests & Evaluations 10 _________ Procedure

o description of tests 5 _________o data table for each test 15 _________

Modifications 10 _________ Discussion. 5 _________ Bibliography 5 _________ Acknowledgements 2 _________ Abstract 10 _________

TOTAL POINTS (out of 100) ________

Display Board/Power Point/website Grading Rubric-All Grade levels

(Possible points) (your points)

1. Title (5) ____

2. Research Idea (5) _____

3. Statement of Need (10) _____

4. Possible Solutions (10) _____

5. Prototype Development (10) _____

6. Visuals- pictures (5) _____

7. Tests & Evaluations (10) _____

8. Procedure (10) _____

9. Modifications (10) _____

10. Neat & Colorful (10) _____

11. Abstract (15) _____

Total points possible (100) Your total _____

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