9/11/15
Science Starter
Military Robots Video
Instructions: On your paper describe
these robots. Then describe the various
tools that are being used to test the
robots in the video. Also write whether
or not you think the tests were
successful, and what modifications
could be made to make it better.
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Objectives
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Prototype Testing
Essential Learning
Students will identify tools and procedures
needed to test a prototype.
Essential Question
What are appropriate tools and
procedures used in testing a prototype?
Prototype
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Right now you’re probably thinking..
What is a
prototype??
Prototype:
a rough draft or model of
something, especially a
machine, from which other
forms are developed or copied.
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Why do
scientists design
prototypes???
•Prototypes allow you to
test how your product
will work and even show
the product to users for
feedback.
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What are the appropriate tools
needed to test prototypes
Scientists need certain tools in order to test their
prototype, these tools include but are not limited to:
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SPI 0807.T/E.2 (Eng. Design Process)
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Engineering Design Process-Prototype Testing
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The 4th step in the eng. design process is testing your prototype
Often, the prototype does not work very well at first
Testing a prototype can be dangerous (see picture below)
By testing the prototype, the designers find problems to fix
They fix the problems and then test it again. They repeat this
over & over. (This is step 5 of the eng design process.)
Here is a picture of Orville
and Wilbur Wright testing
their prototype airplane
Notes
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SPI 0807.T/E.1 Identify the tools and procedures needed to
test the design features of a prototype
 The procedures and tools for testing a prototype are dependent
upon the type of technology and the purpose for that technology.
 For Example: You would not test a new cell phone the same
way you would test a new jet airplane or a new football helmet.
Discuss These Questions:
A) How would you test a prototype of a new type of eyeglasses?
B) How would you test a prototype of a new type of headache
medicine?
C) How would you test a prototype of a new type of camping tent?
Notes
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SPI 0807.T/E.2 (Eng. Des. Process)
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Prototype Testing in the Movies
-From the movie "Batman Begins"
Story summary:
Billionaire Bruce Wayne's parents are murdered by a criminal
when he is boy. So he vows to fight crime as a vigilante when he
grows to manhood. Yet he has no superpowers, so he instead
uses technology devices to enable him to fulfill his mission.
Notes
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SPI 0807.T/E.2 (Eng. Des. Process)
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Prototype Testing in the Movies
-From the movie "Batman Begins"
In this scene Mr. Fox is showing Mr. Wayne a prototype of a
special material called "memory cloth." Bruce later uses this
cloth to make a cape that allows him to glide through the air
Notes
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black?
Prototype Testing in the Movies
-From the movie "Batman Begins"
In this scene Mr. Fox is showing Mr. Wayne a prototype of a
special vehicle called "the Tumbler." Bruce later paints it
black and uses it as his "Batmobile" vehicle.
Notes
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SPI 0807.T/E.2 (Eng. Des. Process)
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Prototype Testing in the Movies
-From the movie "Batman Begins"
In this scene Alfred is testing the prototype of Batman's mask
by hitting it with a baseball bat.
It fails the test and breaks, so they must modify it and re-test it.
Notes
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SPI 0807.T/E.2 (Eng. Des. Process)
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In this scene Bruce is making and then testing one of his
bat-shaped throwing "stars"
Notes
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Prototype Testing in the Movies
-From the movie "The Amazing Spiderman"
In this scene Peter Parker is making and testing
his "web shooters."
EDP Step 3:
Make the prototype
EDP Step 4:
Test the prototype
Notes
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SPI 0807.T/E.2 (Eng. Des. Process)
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Prototype Testing in the Movies
-From the movie "The Amazing Spiderman"
Watch Video Clip
-See Peter Parker (A.K.A. Spiderman)
test his webshooter prototype in his
"lab" and "in the field."
Link: Spiderman video Clip
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Turn and talk:
What type of tests did Peter use
to try out his new web? Do you
think the tests were successful?
What modifications could have
made the web better?
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SPI 0807.T/E.2 (Eng. Des. Process
Prototype Testing in movies: “Iron man”
I AM IRON MAN!!
Turn and talk:
What type of tests did Tony
Stark use to try out his new
suit? Do you think the tests
were successful? What
modifications could have
made the suit better?
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BRAIN POP
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“Fist of 5”
How well do you understand the tools needed to
test prototypes and prototype testing?
5 fingers- I totally understand
4 fingers- I understand most of it
3 fingers- I got the gist of it but still need extra
help
2 fingers- I don’t understand any of it
1 finger- I am completely lost
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