What is a foot orthosis?

• Brace

• Cast

• Splint

• All of the choices

Using one of these will help your group decide on which model to build:

• Design Brief

• Design Evaluator

• Decision Matrix

Based on this decision matrix, which idea was best?

• Idea 2

• Idea 6

• Idea 3

• Idea 4

What is the point of a decision matrix?

• to research
• to identify the problem
• to decide which solution in the most effective

Steve and Pamela are developing a new pair of socks for Hanes. They have determined that the socks should have the following:

1. Socks shall be water resistant

2. Socks shall be machine washable

3. Socks shall be ankle height

4. Socks shall be multi-colored

These items are considered:

• Assesments

• Criteria

• Design Breif

• Design Statement

A medical professional who helps patients who require body braces, called orthoses, to support their backs, legs, or feet.

• Orthotist

• Decision Matrix

• Team Norms

• Collaboration

A tool for comparing design solutions against one another, using specific criteria that are based on project requirements.

• Design Process

• Decision Matrix

• Model

• Prototype

A condition that affects body movement and coordination. It is caused by brain injury or brain malformation that occurs before, during, or immediately after birth when an infant’s brain is still developing.

• Cerebral Palsy (CP)

• Model

• Decision Matrix

• Solution

A brace that corrects alignment or provides support to correct a disorder of the limbs or spine

• Orthosis

• Model

• Prototype

• Solution

What is engineering?

• designing a controlled experiment

• designing and building a solution to a problem

• reviewing and critiquing a scientist's research

• asking questions about the natural world