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

Description of the prototype built

List of modifications made

Final drawing of the solution

Total cost of the project

Environmental impact of the solution created

Your own thoughts about how the work went