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WorksheetsEngineering Design Process Practice - Build a Clubhouse
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 18mins
In which DESIGN step would this action most likely fall ?
Find out who wants to help you build.
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In which DESIGN step would this action most likely fall ?
Decide that you want to build some sort of clubhouse.
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In which DESIGN step would this action most likely fall ?
Decide all the features your clubhouse needs to have.
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Browse web sites of companies that build clubhouses and playhouses.
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Ask you friend’s dad (who’s a carpenter) what would be the best wood to use.
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Take measurements of your backyard.
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Think of several different styles of clubhouse / treehouse.
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Draw quick sketches of your clubhouse ideas.
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Invite your friends and parents to brainstorm ideas.
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Construct mock-up models of three of your good ideas.
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Draw up blueprints for your clubhouse.
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Make a list of materials you’re going to need.
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Measure the studs (wall supports) to make sure they are 16” apart.
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Add additional support in the center to fix a sagging floorboard.
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Go through your list of requirements and make sure you didn’t forget anything.
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Come up with a list of new features you’d like to build into your clubhouse.
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Invite all your friends over to check out the clubhouse.
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Lay awake at night wondering what you should add to the clubhouse next summer.
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