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Overarching: Students will recognize the importance of an organized

approach to problem solving including documentation.Students will find value in each step of the Engineering

Design Process Students recognize the interdependent nature of the EDP

steps.Students will find value in seeking out green solutions to problems. They will add sustainability to the list of

important factors when creating and testing the viability of a

solution to a problem.

Project:Students will utilize the Engineering Design Process as

cohesive unit. Students will accurately define each of the EDP steps.Students will be able to explain the science behind an

electric generator, specifically covering the concept of

electromagnetic induction.Students will recognize that the input source to an electric generator can vary significantly giving rise to many green/renewable source options.

Beyond:Students will continue using the EDP for all future projects, documenting their process in an engineering notebook. Certain steps in the EDP process will be emphasized/stressed in future projects in order to continue with the above Overarching Objectives.

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Students will work in groups of three to create an electric generator used to charge a cell phone. The generator’s input must be a readily available renewable resource and its output must be appropriate for the target cell phone. Students will document their work as they follow the Engineering Design Process and will present the science, their process, and their results in a formal poster session.

1) Introduce students to the Engineering Design Process and

set a precedent for future project procedure.2) Directly address the difficulty students have with the concept of Electromagnetic Induction.

Secondary Goals:Students will research what is involved in the generation of electrical energy, something they

use every day. Student creation of a green energy source will

expose them to current challenges/opportunities in the energy industry.

This project will occur within the first month of school, after short intro projects focusing on group work.

3 Total Weeks:

- Introduce the Engineering Design Process- 1 period.- Introduce the Design Challenge- 1/2 prd- Review Electromagnetism and EM Induction- 1/2 prd- Student Research and Initial Design Phase- 3 prds - Establish Groups, Design/Build/Testing Phase- 7 prds- Presentation Preparation- 2 prds - Presentations Poster and Defense of Prototype - 1 prd **Rearrange timeline based on weekend availability

1) Full Documentation of EDP in Engineering Notebook 2) Final Prototype Poster Outlining personal EDP and Prototype

3) Presentation of Poster and Defense of Prototype

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1) Project Outline/ Assignment Sheet 2) Project Grading Rubric

3) EDP Introduction Power Point

4) Electromagnetism Review Power Point

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