It's always nice to see what the solution looks like. Groups build a prototype of their solution to the plastics problem in the sixth installment of a 10-part unit. The prototypes can be either a visual prototype or a working prototype.

Concepts

prototypes, model building, plastic, engineering design, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils bring in materials from home
• Invite parents or guardians to come help with building prototypes
  

Classroom Considerations

• Consider using a design program for visual prototypes
  

Pros

• Provides worksheets and detailed instructions for pupils to draw their prototypes
  
• Includes links to videos of interest
  

Cons

• None