Creative Engineering design
For this project we had to build a product that would solve a world problem. Our world problem was power outages. For this world problem we built a solar energized house.We had two solar panels on each side of the roof to capture the sunlight. The solar panels were a back up generator for the lights, if the power went out. My group found out information on how it damages the world. For our model we built a wood structure and put in lighting. After, we charged our solar panels in the sun and tested to see if they worked. It worked! once we touched it up, our group had to present it to the rest of the class. It was a fun project to put a bunch of ideas into one big idea.
For this project we had to build a product that would solve a world problem. Our world problem was power outages. For this world problem we built a solar energized house.We had two solar panels on each side of the roof to capture the sunlight. The solar panels were a back up generator for the lights, if the power went out. My group found out information on how it damages the world. For our model we built a wood structure and put in lighting. After, we charged our solar panels in the sun and tested to see if they worked. It worked! once we touched it up, our group had to present it to the rest of the class. It was a fun project to put a bunch of ideas into one big idea.
Concepts:
Engineering Design cycle
1. Identify the need or problem
2. Research the need
3. Develop possible solutions
4. Select the best solution
5. construct a prototype
6. Test and evaluate
7. Present solution
8. Redesign
Engineering Design cycle
1. Identify the need or problem
2. Research the need
3. Develop possible solutions
4. Select the best solution
5. construct a prototype
6. Test and evaluate
7. Present solution
8. Redesign
Reflection:
Our group worked really well together. All of us had ideas that were put together well. Most of us had the same amount of work to do. I learned how to really stay on task during this project. I learned you have to be patient with group members. Everyone you work with is different and works differently. We all collaborated well together. I Also learned how to build a good model to really represent our idea.
Although, we could have double checked our measure before cutting the wood. We had to do some adjusting after we cut some of the would. Also, we could have been more clear on our calculations and make sure they were exact. When presenting we could have been more ready. We could have practiced even more to be clear. Overall it was a good project and fun to work on.
Our group worked really well together. All of us had ideas that were put together well. Most of us had the same amount of work to do. I learned how to really stay on task during this project. I learned you have to be patient with group members. Everyone you work with is different and works differently. We all collaborated well together. I Also learned how to build a good model to really represent our idea.
Although, we could have double checked our measure before cutting the wood. We had to do some adjusting after we cut some of the would. Also, we could have been more clear on our calculations and make sure they were exact. When presenting we could have been more ready. We could have practiced even more to be clear. Overall it was a good project and fun to work on.