Bell Ringer
Complete the Introduction to Technology
Worksheet 1.
• Please
finish answering the questions on the
introduction worksheet.
• If you finish early start reading Chapter 1
Today you will:
Revise what technology is and how it
affects our lives.
Learn about the Design Process.
Begin designing your Tall Tee Tower.
Definitions
 Technology – the knowledge and process used
to solve problems by designing and making
products or structures.
 Technologist – a person who solves problems
by designing and making products or
structures.
Definitions
 Engineering - The application of scientific
and mathematical principles to practical
ends such as the design, manufacture, and
operation of.
 Scientist – persons whose field of study that is
concerned with the laws of nature.
Problem Solving
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Design Process
 Identify the Problem
 Design Brief
 Investigation
 Research
 Developing alternative solutions
 Chosen Solution
 Create a detailed drawing
 Prototype
 Testing & Evaluations
1) Identify the Problem
 Clearly write down what the problem or need is.
2) Design Brief
 Also called a design challenge
 Introduces the problem
 Describes what the designer (you) will do
 Introduces what the solution will accomplish
 States specifications
 Should set limits
 Help direct the design effort
3) Investigation
 Learn more about the problem
 Make a list of questions which you believe
need to be answered
 Research possible solutions
4) Research
 Research past inventions too see if they could
be improved to solve your current problem.
 Research different materials that you could use
to solve the problem.
 Wood
 Metal
 Ceramic
 Plastic
5) Developing Alternative Solutions
 Several technical sketches in color
 Each solutions should be workable but may
vary:
 Aesthetics
 Cost
 Materials
 List the solutions strengths and weakness
6) Chosen Solution
 Dose it meet the criteria established in the
design brief and specifications?
 Somehow proven “better” than other
considered solutions
 Decision Matrix
 Asking a sample of people
7) Create Detailed Drawing
 All parts should be labeled
 Should have a title box
 Should include different types of lines:
 Object lines
 Hidden Lines
 Dimension Lines
 Extension Lines
 Usually made in industry on computer software
8) Modeling & Prototyping
 A model is a full-size or small-scale object, usually made
from a different material then the final manufactured
product.
 A Prototype is the first product made; it is made from the
final materials and it is made to the final dimensions.
 You need to consider such things as:
 Aesthetics
 Ergonomics
 Materials
 Fastening or joining
 Finishing
 Safety
9) Testing & Evaluations
Testing
 List the possible ways in which your chosen
solution may be tested
 Test your product
 Record the results
9) Testing & Evaluations
Evaluating
 Product evaluation
 What are the strengths and weaknesses of the final
design?
 Did your final solution meet the design brief and the
specifications?
 How could the design be improved?
 Group evaluation
 Did your group use its time effectively?
 What would you have done differentially ?
The Design Process
1. Identify the problem or need.
2. Write a design brief. (What the product must do)
3. Investigation, you must consider function,
appearance, materials, construction, Safety.
4. Research what is available and what has come
before.
5. Develop and consider alternative solutions.
(sketch ideas)
6. Choose a solution. (Why)
7. Make a detailed drawing of your chosen solution.
8. Make a model and prototype.
9. Test and evaluate.
Tall Tee Tower Handout
Technical Drawing
Requirements
A Border must be neatly drawn ½ inch inside of the page.
Golf Ball
1. A straight lined border box.
(10 points)
2. 2 boxes in the bottom right
hand corner with you and
your partners name, and the
name of the drawing in
them.
(10 points)
3. A drawing of your tower.
(10 points)
4. All of the parts are shown.
(10 points)
5. All of the different parts have
names to identify them.
(10 points)
6. There are at least 3
dimensions showing the size
of your tower. (10 points)
Note: Using straight lines and a
neat drawing is needed to
receive the most points.
Index Card
Tape
24 inches
Printer paper folded
into triangular prisms
11 inches
5 inches
Note: Your drawing
must not touch the border
Neatly print your name here
inside of a box.
Neatly print the name of your
drawing here inside of a box.