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Invention

Scientific Method

Engineering Design Process

Step 6: Evaluate my Solution

Step 1: Define the Problem

Step 2: Generate Concepts

Step 8 - Present Solution

Step 7: Re-Design

Step 4: Construct a Prototype

Step 5: Test my Prototype

Innovation

Step 3: Develop a Solution

Stepwise process used to research how or why balsa wood gliders work AND the science concepts behind them

Improving upon a balsa wood glider design.

Observe and time my balsa wood glider design as it flies AND think about how I can improve upon the design

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)

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

We are tasked with trying to design & build a balsa wood glider that will stay in the air the longest

Building the very 1st balsa wood glider ever.

Build the balsa wood glider that I think will stay in the air the longest by following my design instructions

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

After building the glider that I designed to stay in the air the longest I will launch it & observe it.

Stepwise process used to innovate a balsa wood glider design by using scientific knowledge