Jennifer

"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious" - Albert Einstein

science blog post 4

March 16, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Give an overview of your design process, sharing the product & your learning

  1. I thought of an idea (what to make)
  • car
  • rubberband
  • solar pannel
  • wind

chose the rubber band

 

  1. I drew a sketch

 

  1. I thought of materials I need
  2. I gathered the materials
  3. I started to design
  4. Make sure that it works

 

Use the rubric & your own success criteria to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the product

Strenght: the strength of my product is as I mentioned in blog post 1, it is designed as an educational toy for kids which makes them learn how this car moves in a fun way. It is very easy to use.

Weakness: Since it is made with a wood sticks and straws, it is not that strong.

Explain how and why my toy/device meets the design specifications

The car has a clear user, is simple to use, and does not have a separate top of the car so that children can gain this knowledge through play in a way that uses elasticity to gain strength and move forward.

 

Other reflections: What am I most proud of? What was most challenging?

The proudest part of my product is that it actually works. Also, my friends also played well with it. The challenging part was when the straw and the wheel did not stick with hot glue. (solved it using super glue)

 

Science blog post 3

March 16, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Reflect on my prototype. What were some strengths? What needs refinement?

the strength of this prototype is that it is educational and fun.

Outline the feedback I received from peers. Share some changes I will make as a result of this feedback.

The feedback that I received from my peer is that I need to improve on sticking the wheel because at that moment the wheel was broken. As a result, I stuck it stronger by using super glue.

 

Include photos of my prototype and details of the feedback received.

 

Science blog post 2

March 16, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Explain how I used design thinking practices to arrive at this iteration of my toy/device

first I thought that there would be many types of cars so I choose to make a car. After I choose what type of car I was going to make. In my mind, there was a solar panel car, a wind car, and an elasticity car. Among these choices, I chose the elasticity car because it reminded me of my childhood experience( blog post 1).

Share your design concept. ***Show photos, measurements, materials, & techniques needed for construction

The concept of this car was an educational toy for a young age child.

It had to be easy to play with and also needed to have an educational purpose.

This is a sketch of the product.

the technique needed to make this car was sticking each material in a symmetrical

 

 

Science blog post 1

August 29, 2022 / / 0 Comments

What is the purpose of my device/toy, how does it function, and who is your user?

This device is a toy for younger age kids (age 3+). This is an educational toy that allows kids to understand how a toy car can move using elasticity.

What is the environmental impact of my product and is it durable and safe?

This product is safe because it is designed for young kids use the main materials used are wood and elastic bands, and a wheel which is commonly used in daily life among many people.

What precedents inspired me? What did I take away from them & how did it inform my choices?

Thinking about the idea to make the car, I thought of an experience that I has when I was young. Me and my friend played with a rubber band, stretching out and launching the rubber band at each other.  This came to my mind so I thought it would be cool if I make a car using a similar method.

How am I making my product original and/ or using creativity?

There are some products that are similar to this. However, this toy car is designed for educational purposes. I did not make the cover of the car. It may seem weird however not making the cover of the toy car allows kids to see how it works.

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