Challenge Script Phases
 

Pre-Planning - Optional

Phase 1 - Define Problem

Phase 2 - Research & Analyze

Phase 3 - Brainstorm Solutions

Phase 4 - Design Solution

Phase 5 - Build Prototype

Phase 6 - Evaluate Solution

Phase 7 - Redesign Solution

Presentation - Optional
 

Engineering Application Series

 

 

  Challenge Script Introduction  
 

 Overview
The  challenge script is accessible by the menu bar to the left, or you can download and print a hard copy (22 pages).

The challenge script will guide your design team through the process of completing a challenge.  Altogether, there are 9 steps to this process:

  • Pre-Planning - (optional at discretion of instructor)

  • Phase One - Define Problem

  • Phase Two - Research and Analyze

  • Phase Three - Brainstorm Solutions

  • Phase Four - Design Solution

  • Phase Five - Build Prototype

  • Phase Six - Evaluate Solution

  • Phase Seven - Redesign Solution

  • Presentation - (optional at discretion of instructor)

As noted in the list, not all steps are required to complete a challenge.  Your instructor will decide whether the pre-planning and presentation step are necessary.

Before beginning, make sure you have a team notebook dedicated to this particular challenge.  As you complete worksheets, design sketches, and other paper-based tasks, you will place them in the teams notebook.  Leave the notebook in a place agreed upon by your instructor.  Your instructor will access the paperwork from time to time to check the progress and quality of your work.

If you are ready to begin the challenge, select either "Pre Planning" or "Phase One" from the menu bar to the left (as directed by your instructor), or download and print a hard copy by clicking here.

Good Luck!