Students
ideation and design process to create a paper design
picked up supplies
- tarp
- rope/strings
- hand tools
Went out to the field to build their shelter.
Requirement – Their entire group had to be able to fit inside.
Category Archives: Innovation-Summer-School
Day 6 – Tying Knots
3′ length of rope was handed out to all students. Both ends were tied off and end frays were melted using a lighter.
- Introduction to the Figure 8 knot
- Introduction to the Double Figure 8 knot
- Introduction to the 1/2 Hitch knot
- Introduction to the Single Hitch knot
- Introduction to the Double Hitch knot
Student practice and demonstrated their Figure 8 knot
- Students jointed their rope line to another student to make a double length rope
- Students jointed their rope line to another student to make a quad length rope
- Students jointed their rope line to another student to make a class length rope
Day 5 – Student Work Period
Students completed the following activities:
- Solar Cooker
- Fire Starter
- Team Bracelet
Wrapped up week 1 activities.
Day 4 – Knots and Build Day
Introduced students to the first part of a two part demonstration on knots. Students work individually and in pairs. Students also finished their fire building exercise.
Day 3 – Testing the Water Container and Building the Solar Cooker
Students completed their water container and tested it outside in the parking lot.
Students then began construction of their solar cooker.
Day 2 – Building the Water Container
Students were given materials to ideate and create a water container that will carry two liter of water and be able to travel (walk) across the parking lot without spilling.
Students were given tools based on their resource cards, each team were then given the designated amount of supplies for the construction process.
Day 1 – Introduction / Team Building
Introduction of the Design Challenge – Survivor (Airplane Crash on a beach)
- Handed out ‘Resource’ cards
- Picked teams
- Created team name and team poster
- Introduced “The Water Problem” for next day
Design and Innovation
This is a multi-level innovation class where students from various background and diversity will learn how to create solutions to real world challenges. This course will develop student’s problem solving skills, technical skills, and creativity. Students will work in design teams and utilize everyone’s strength to complete the daily activity challenge. Prepare for loads of fun and hands-on building opportunities.
HA85015………. 1:20-3:20…….. Jul 10-21…………………$170
