Engineering Project: From Brainstorming to Recycling

The video tutorial guides students through a project-based learning activity where they brainstorm simple product ideas, select the best ones, and bring them to school. Students then draw and describe their products, disassemble them, and inventory the parts. They conduct tests on selected components to determine properties like conductivity, magnetism, and durability. After testing, students create 3D models of components and research their manufacturing processes, creating diagrams to illustrate these processes. Finally, they document recycling processes for the materials used in their components, preparing for a design challenge.

What steps should you take after brainstorming and selecting the best product ideas?

What are the key components to document when taking apart your product?

Describe the process of testing the components of your product.

What information should be included in the electronic diagram for the manufacturing process?

Explain the importance of recycling in the product development process.