Defining Problems and Solutions
Week 3 – October 18, 2014
Partner Names
- Partner Name 1
- Partner Name 2
- Partner Name 3
All of your answers must be in the form of complete sentences to receive full credit.
Replace the blanks
Replace the word "blank" with the correct word from the Word Bank below.
| Word Bank |
|---|
| Successful |
Criteria |
Solution |
| Precision |
Constraints |
Technology |
We encounter problems in our everyday lives, all around us, all the time. Many of these problems can be solved using science, blank, engineering and math. Before we can find a blank to any problem, it is very important that we carefully understand the problem blank with enough blank. In addition to precise criteria, we also need to understand the our design blank, which might be financial limits, physical boundaries, or important considerations about the legal or social consequences of certain choices. A blank solution to a problem has considered both the problem criteria and the design constraints.
Define the Following Terms
Based on classroom discussion and your own google searches, write a definition for the terms below in your own words. Do not copy/paste definitions from the internet or other sources. You must write this out in your own words.
| Term |
Your Definition |
| Criteria |
state your definition here |
| Constraint |
state your definition here |
Solution
|
you must use both of the words "criteria" and "constraints" in your definition here |
Consider the Following Questions
| Q1: |
What are the biggest problems with with the technology in your life? |
| A1: |
Your Answer Here |
| Q2: |
What is the biggest problem with technology for society or the environment? |
| A2: |
Your Answer Here |
Watch the Phonebloks Video
Then Answer these Questions:
| Q3: |
What is the social or environmental problem this designer is trying to solve? |
| A3: |
Your Answer Here |
| Q4: |
What are the criteria of this problem? |
| A4: |
Your Answer Here |
| Q5: |
What are the constraints of this design? |
| A5: |
Your Answer Here |
Now watch this video of Phonebloks Explained!
Then Answer these Questions:
| Q6: |
How precisely did the Phonebloks designers consider their problem criteria? Explain. |
| A6: |
Your Answer Here |
| Q7: |
What about their design constraints? Did they miss anything important? |
| A7: |
Your Answer Here |
BONUS Challenge: Motorolla/Google Project Ara
Search the internet for "Project Ara"
Then complete the section below.
| Q8: |
Descibe Project Ara. What is it, how is it related to phonebloks, and how is it different? |
| A8: |
Provide your answer here in in at least 3 full sentences and ALSO make sure to include a link to at least one source. |