Technological+Solution

In solving problems Technologist use all the amazing things mankind has discovered through scientific investigations and experiments.

As we all know know mankind has a load of problems to solve and people seem to be finding new problems all the time.

The world might just be waiting for you to develop your skills and knowledge sufficiently to solve some huge problem out there.

So why not get started by using the design process to sharpen you skills.

The design process is well proven.

=Identification of a need:= This could be a problem that exists that someone has asked you to solve using you technological know how. =Design Brief:= You can't solve all the world's problems at once so put a ring around the solution you actually want to come up with. =Specification:= There will no doubt be some limits on you solution. How big or small, how costly, how long it will last, what visual appeal it may have to have. Things like that. =Investigation:= Digging in to the wealth of knowlwedge out there. What have others done that is similar? What material are best suited? How can you shape or use stuff. =Possible solution:= Ok things are starting to come togrther, you have ideas on how to solve this issue. There will probably be more than one way of doing it but one will no doubt have more going for it. Do an evaluation of each option and pursue the best. =Final design:= Draw it up, make sure it fits the specifications. =Model or prototype:= Can this really be made by you? Do some tests. Cut or shape the materials etc. =Realisation:= This is the real thing. The thing that will solve the problem and meet the need. Make it. =Evaluation:= One hundred percent successful? Perhaps not. It would be unusual really for a first attempt at a techological solution to have no room for improvement if attempted again. Think about how it could be improved upon next time around.

**Your brief for the 2010 Technological Investigation challenge is:**

Identify a problem that needs to be solved with technology. Keep in mind the theme of Precious Resources **but remember " one mans trash is another mans treasure" and that could refer to the need you have identified. (** optional theme for this section)

//What the judges will be looking for://

**ü** An identified need and a design brief **ü** Written up records of your progress through the Design Process ( use the Worksheets ) **ü** Evidence of your ongoing evaluation of progress. **ü** Sketches of your ideas and notes on why you chose your best option **ü** Drawings of your final design **ü** Examples or perhaps photos of the testing of your ideas in the prototype stage **ü** The real thing **ü** Your evaluation of the success of the project

//Your investigation will be assessed// //against others at the same level as you at school//

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