Engineering Design Process Practice - Build a Clubhouse

In which DESIGN step would this action most likely fall ?

Find out who wants to help you build.

• Define the Problem

• Explore the Research

• Search for Solutions

• Illustrate the Best Idea

• Give it a Try!

In which DESIGN step would this action most likely fall ?

Decide that you want to build some sort of clubhouse.

• Define the Problem

• Explore the Research

• Search for Solutions

• Illustrate the Best Idea

• Give it a Try!

In which DESIGN step would this action most likely fall ?

Decide all the features your clubhouse needs to have.

• Define the Problem

• Explore the Research

• Search for Solutions

• Illustrate the Best Idea

• Give it a Try!

In which DESIGN step would this action most likely fall ?

Browse web sites of companies that build clubhouses and playhouses.

• Define the Problem

• Explore the Research

• Search for Solutions

• Illustrate the Best Idea

• Give it a Try!

In which DESIGN step would this action most likely fall ?

Ask you friend’s dad (who’s a carpenter) what would be the best wood to use.

• Define the Problem

• Explore the Research

• Search for Solutions

• Illustrate the Best Idea

• Give it a Try!

In which DESIGN step would this action most likely fall ?

Take measurements of your backyard.

• Define the Problem

• Explore the Research

• Search for Solutions

• Illustrate the Best Idea

• Give it a Try!

In which DESIGN step would this action most likely fall ?

Think of several different styles of clubhouse / treehouse.

• Define the Problem

• Explore the Research

• Search for Solutions

• Illustrate the Best Idea

• Give it a Try!

In which DESIGN step would this action most likely fall ?

Draw quick sketches of your clubhouse ideas.

• Define the Problem

• Explore the Research

• Search for Solutions

• Illustrate the Best Idea

• Give it a Try!

In which DESIGN step would this action most likely fall ?

Invite your friends and parents to brainstorm ideas.

• Define the Problem

• Explore the Research

• Search for Solutions

• Illustrate the Best Idea

• Give it a Try!

In which DESIGN step would this action most likely fall ?

Construct mock-up models of three of your good ideas.

• Explore the Research

• Define the Problem

• Illustrate the Best Idea

• Give it a Try!

• Need any Changes?