PLTW Lesson 1.1-1.3

Solution

• An accurate representation of an object or phenomenon.

• The answer to a problem or opportunity.

  
  

• A systematic problem-solving strategy that designers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.

• Working together on a common purpose.

A working model used to test a design concept by making observations and necessary adjustments.

• Model

• Design Process

• Orthosis

• Prototype

A brace that corrects alignment or provides support to correct a disorder of the limbs or spine.

• Cerebral Palsy

• Orthotist

• Orthosis

• Spastic Hemiplagia

Is a neuromuscular condition in which muscles on one side of the body are in a constant state of contraction. 

• Orthosis

• Spastic Hemiplegia

• Cerebral Palsy

• Orthotist

A condition that affects body movement and coordination. It is caused by brain injury or brain malformation that occurs before, during, or immediately after birth when an infant’s brain is still developing.

• Spastic Hemiplegia

• Orthosis

• Cerebral Palsy

• Orthotist

An accurate representation of an object or phenomenon.

• Solution

• Model

• Design Process

• Prototype

Working together on a common purpose.

• Design Process

• Team Norms

• Solution

• Collaboration

Guidelines that are developed by a team regarding how they are to interact, communicate, and conduct themselves as part of the team.

• Collaboration

• Team Norms

• Design Process

• Iteration

A systematic problem-solving strategy that designers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.

• Team Norms

• Design Process

• Iterative

• Solution

Repeating process steps to continuously improve a work product.

• Iterative

• Design Process

• Team Norms

• Solution