Scientific Method
Innovation
Step 6: Evaluate my Solution
Step 4: Construct a Prototype
Engineering Design Process
Step 5: Test my Prototype
Step 2: Generate Concepts
Step 1: Define the Problem
Step 7: Re-Design
Step 8 - Present Solution
Invention
Step 3: Develop a Solution
Come up with an idea by drawing a diagram of the balsa wood glider that I think will stay in the air the longest and be able to explain how to build it
Compare how my design performs against other students in the class
Perform experiments on gliders AND learn science concepts around gliders to understand how they work
Change my balsa wood glider design based on my tests (throws) on it. This is when I go back to step 3 (Design a Solution)
Build the balsa wood glider that I think will stay in the air the longest by following my design instructions
Stepwise process used to research how or why balsa wood gliders work AND the science concepts behind them
Observe and time my balsa wood glider design as it flies AND think about how I can improve upon the design
After building the glider that I designed to stay in the air the longest I will launch it & observe it.
We are tasked with trying to design & build a balsa wood glider that will stay in the air the longest
Stepwise process used to innovate a balsa wood glider design by using scientific knowledge
Building the very 1st balsa wood glider ever.
Improving upon a balsa wood glider design.
