A. Analyse
Problem
We are very clear about the problem we need to resolve and we can know all the details.
Investigation
We collate, study and select information on the different ways to resolve the problem.
Possible solutions
We think of the different options.
Chosen solution
We choose the best solution based on the criteria that we set as prioritiesand after analysing the advantages of each solutions.
B. Design
Design
We do drawings and diagrams of our chosen solution.
Planning
We choose the materials, techniques and tools that we are going to need.
C. Build
Building
This is the stage where we build, assemble and finish the parts and assemble the object.
D. Evaluate
Check
We check that the productor works and that it does what we want it to do.
Presentation and assessment
We present our work and have it assessed by people outside the group.
Report
We draw up a report on the project that we carried out to put together all the information about the process we followed.
Types of analysis
Morphological analysis
We analyse the shape of the object, its size, colour and basic physical characteristics.
Functional analysis
We study how the object works.
Technical analysis
We evaluate how the object was made.
Economic analysis
We analyse the financial cost of manufacturing the product and its selling price.
Social analysis
We study the object from the point of view of its social impact.
Aesthetic analysis
We evaluate how our senses react to the object.
Historical analysis
We evaluate the possible reasons why the object emerged and its historical development.
Technical design documents
Drawings
Show how the object we are going to build will look.
List of materials and tools
Once we have designed our sollution, it is very important to list all the materials that we will need to build it.
Budget
The document we use to evaluate the financial cost of our solution.
Process sheet
We use it to record the progress of the stages of our work each day. We describe the task and the names of the people in charge of them and the observations.
Report
List of modifications made
Total cost of the project
Environmental impact of the solution created
Your own thoughts about how the work went