Step 6: Evaluate my Solution
Innovation
Step 8 - Present Solution
Step 4: Construct a Prototype
Step 2: Generate Concepts
Step 3: Develop a Solution
Step 1: Define the Problem
Invention
Scientific Method
Engineering Design Process
Step 7: Re-Design
Step 5: Test my Prototype
Stepwise process used to research how or why balsa wood gliders work AND the science concepts behind them
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)
After building the glider that I designed to stay in the air the longest I will launch it & observe it.
Observe and time my balsa wood glider design as it flies AND think about how I can improve upon the design
Build the balsa wood glider that I think will stay in the air the longest by following my design instructions
Building the very 1st balsa wood glider ever.
We are tasked with trying to design & build a balsa wood glider that will stay in the air the longest
Perform experiments on gliders AND learn science concepts around gliders to understand how they work
Compare how my design performs against other students in the class
Stepwise process used to innovate a balsa wood glider design by using scientific knowledge
Improving upon a balsa wood glider design.
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
