What defines success? The fourth installment of a 10-part series focuses on the criteria for engineering design success in solving the plastics problem. Pupils also consider any constraints.

Concepts

engineering design, plastic, constraints, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Design a matching/classification activity to identify criteria and constraints of the marshmallow activity
  

Classroom Considerations

• Must have computer access if you use an electronic form of the notebook; otherwise, make paper copies 
• Learners must be aware of the engineering design process
  

Pros

• Includes a link to a video on the topic
• Provides some questions for assessment and reflection
  

Cons

• None