Unit 1: Engineering Design Process and Construction Technologies - Fall 2018 Learning Guide

Essential Questions:
➔ What is the engineering design process? How is it used in order to develop, model and create new products or processes?
➔ What methods of communication are used in order to represent solutions to engineering problems?
➔ How do the engineering properties of materials determine the selection of materials? Which forces must be considered when designing solutions? How do
the resultant forces determine the selection of materials and design of solutions?
➔ How are the tools selected and used in a safe manner?

Topics Explain (C-level) Apply (B-level) Implement (A-level)

The Engineering Identify the problem Test Articulate the design purpose and constraints. Test and evaluate the solution to determine if it works
Design Process Research Evaluate and meets the original design constraints.
Develop solutions Communicate Examine the current state of the problem and explore
Select solution Redesign other options.. Analyze the extent to which the prototype meets that
Prototype needs of the initial problem and discuss the tradeoffs
Draw on mathematics and science when developing of the solution.
solutions.
Modify the solution based on the results of the testing
Create two and three dimensional representations of and redesign in order to make modifications improve
solutions and use the best to prototype the solution. the solution.

Drawings Orthographic Scale drawings Identify the different types of drawings used to Use a drawing to construct a prototype or model.
projections Proportions represent solutions to engineering problems..
Isometric Blueprints Correctly calculate the actual size of a prototype or
Oblique How are drawings and models scaled to represent the scale from the actual size to a model..
Perspective actual size of models and final solutions to problems?

Types of forces Tension Live load Identify the types of forces placed on a structure based Create a structure based on load analysis that will
and resultant Compression Dead load on the load and composition. withstand stress tests.
forces Shear Resultant force
Torsion Calculate the resultant forces based on the live and
Bending dead loads on a structure.

Safe use of tools Hand tools MSDS Demonstrate safe handling of hand tools (screwdrivers, Use hand and power tools according to safety
Power tools OSHA hammers). guidelines with the proper safety equipment.
Measurement
devices Demonstrate safe handling of power tools (drills,
saws,sanders).

Unit 1: Engineering Design and Construction Technologies Task Guide - Fall 2018
Part 1: Learning Standards for Development and Design:
1.1: Identify and explain the steps of the engineering design process.
1.3: Produce and analyze multi-view drawings (orthographic projections) and pictorial (isometric, oblique, perspective) drawings using various
techniques.
1.4: Interpret and apply scale and proportion to orthographic projections and pictorial drawings, such as, ¼” = 1’0”, 1 cm = 1 m.
1.5: Interpret plans, diagrams, and working drawings in the construction of prototypes or models.

Level
You must be able to... By... Learning Activities...

● Identify the steps of the engineering design C-level Quiz by 9/18 Readings/Activities:
process you are using to develop your piece ❏ The Engineering Design Process in Action
of furniture. ❏ Technical Drawings Site
● Identify orthographic projections and pictorial Drawing ID by 9/20 ❏ Scale Factor When Problem Solving
drawings.
● Interpret scale and proportion to drawings, Scale Factor Practice Vocabulary Study (choose at least one):
such as ¼” = 10”, 1 cm = 1 m. by 9/24 ❏ Definitions in your NB
❏ Drawings in your NB
❏ Example problems in your NB
C ❏ Other:_________________________

Required Notes/Worksheets:
❏ Labeled Drawing ID
❏ Scale Factor Practice

Optional Activities:
❏ Cross Multiplying and Scale Factor Videos
❏ Problem Solving Challenge

● Develop scale drawings of your piece. B-level Scale Factor Activities:

● Create plans, diagrams and working drawings Quiz by 9/26 ❏ Orthographic projection of piece
B of your piece. ❏ Scaled blueprint of piece
● BUILD IT! Blueprint due by 9/25

● Analyze and report on the EDP as you went Final product due by Activities:
A through the design and construction process. 9/28 Construct your piece of furniture!

Part 2: Learning Standards for Testing and Evaluating:

2.2: Distinguish among tension, compression, shear, and torsion, and explain how they relate to the selection of materials in structures.
2.4: Calculate the resultant force(s) for a combination of live loads and dead loads.
2.5: Identify and demonstrate the safe and proper use of common hand tools and/or power tools and measurement devices used in construction.

You must be able to... By... Learning Activities...

Level

● Determine and label the types of forces acting C-level Force Quiz by Readings/Activities:
on your piece of furniture. 10/3 ❏ The Forces Lab (Building Big App)
● Calculate and explain the three types of loads ❏ The Loads Lab (Building Big App)
on your piece of furniture. ❏ The Safety Video
● Demonstrate the safe and proper use of the
tools you used for measuring and Vocabulary Study (choose at least one):
constructing. Vocabulary guides in ❏ Definitions in your NB
Classroom ❏ Drawings in your NB
❏ Example problems in your NB
C ❏ Other:_________________________

Required Notes/Worksheets:
Safety Quiz ❏ Identify the types of Forces and Loads
❏ Load Calculations

Optional Activities:
❏ Materials Lab
❏ Building Big Challenges

● Justify the shapes and placement of the B-level Analysis Quiz Activities:
supporting features of your design. by 9/28 ❏ The Shapes Lab (Building Big App)
B ● Measure and record the amount of force ❏ Data analysis and collection
applied to the seat when it is used.

● Explain the forces and loads in a CER Final product Activities:

A paragraph that cites data from the ❏ Load and Forces CER
Furniture Design Project! Part 1...
We are going to build a piece of furniture! There are a lot of things here, so please read and highlight carefully:

● Structures:
○ You are going to work in assigned groups to complete this project.
○ EACH PERSON in the group is responsible for documenting their work (even if you are working
together).
○ Every day, you will receive an individual Habits of Work (HOW) grade reflecting your performance
for the day.

● Problem:
○ I don’t think there are enough seats in the classroom. I would like you to design and build a few
extra for me!

● Criteria and Constraints:

○ You must use cardboard and packing or masking tape. That’s it.
○ It must support you!
○ You have the next two weeks to complete it. It must be built by 9/28.

● The Process:
○ Follow the Engineering Design Process in order to develop your design.
○ Learn about the ways that you can represent the piece of furniture at msbrett.weebly.com under the “EDP Furniture Design” tab.
○ Complete the practice activities and apply your new knowledge to creating a scaled blueprint of the piece before you start to build.
○ Gather materials and construct!

● Evaluation:
○ Turn in the required assignments and complete the assessments for your content grade.
○ Use the Science Competency 3 rubric to evaluate your ability to model scientific information.

● Final Notes:
○ You will never, ever, EVER lose points for your final product not “working” properly.
○ I am assessing your process and your understanding of the content, not the final product. Please
do not be discouraged that this is challenging and probably will not be perfect when you are
finished.