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Science Starter

Military Robots VideoInstructions: On your paper describe

these robots. Then describe the various tools that are being used to test the

robots in the video. Also write whether or not you think the tests were

successful, and what modifications could be made to make it better.

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TCAP Objectives

SPI 0807.T/E.1Prototype Testing

Essential LearningStudents will identify tools and procedures needed to test a prototype.

Essential QuestionWhat are appropriate tools and procedures used in testing a prototype?

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SPI 0807.T.E.1 (Prototype Testing)

Right now you’re probably thinking..

What is a prototype??

Prototype

a rough draft or model of something, especially a machine, from which other forms are developed or copied.

Prototype:

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•Prototypes allow you to test how your product will work and even show the product to users for feedback.

Why do scientists design prototypes???

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What are the appropriate tools needed to test prototypes

Scientists need certain tools in order to test their prototype, these tools include but are not limited to:

SPI 0807.T/E.1 Identify the tools and procedures needed to test the design features of a prototype

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Steps 4 and 5 are the steps of the EDP where we test our prototypes

SPI 0807.T.E.1 (Prototype Testing) SPI 0807.T/E.2 (Eng. Design Process)

SPI 0807.T/E.1 (Prototype Testing)

Engineering Design Process-Prototype Testing

The 4th step in the eng. design process is testing your prototype Often, the prototype does not work very well at first Testing a prototype can be dangerous (see picture below) By testing the prototype, the designers find problems to fix They fix the problems and then test it again. They repeat this

over & over. (This is step 5 of the eng design process.)

Here is a picture of Orville and Wilbur Wright testing their prototype airplane

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SPI 0807.T/E.1 (Prototype Testing)

The procedures and tools for testing a prototype are dependent upon the type of technology and the purpose for that technology.

For Example: You would not test a new cell phone the same way you would test a new jet airplane or a new football helmet.

Discuss These Questions:A) How would you test a prototype of a new type of eyeglasses?B) How would you test a prototype of a new type of headache medicine?C) How would you test a prototype of a new type of camping tent?

SPI 0807.T/E.1 Identify the tools and procedures needed to test the design features of a prototype

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Notes SPI 0807.T.E.1 (Prototype Testing)SPI 0807.T/E.2 (Eng. Des. Process)

Prototype Testing in the Movies-From the movie "Batman Begins"

Story summary: Billionaire Bruce Wayne's parents are murdered by a criminalwhen he is boy. So he vows to fight crime as a vigilante when hegrows to manhood. Yet he has no superpowers, so he insteaduses technology devices to enable him to fulfill his mission.

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In this scene Mr. Fox is showing Mr. Wayne a prototype of aspecial material called "memory cloth." Bruce later uses thiscloth to make a cape that allows him to glide through the air

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Prototype Testing in the Movies-From the movie "Batman Begins"

Prototype Testing in the Movies-From the movie "Batman Begins"

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In this scene Mr. Fox is showing Mr. Wayne a prototype of aspecial vehicle called "the Tumbler." Bruce later paints itblack and uses it as his "Batmobile" vehicle.

Does it come in black?

How do you like

it?

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In this scene Alfred is testing the prototype of Batman's mask by hitting it with a baseball bat. It fails the test and breaks, so they must modify it and re-test it.

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Prototype Testing in the Movies-From the movie "Batman Begins"

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In this scene Bruce is making and then testing one of hisbat-shaped throwing "stars"

SPI 0807.T.E.1 (Prototype Testing)SPI 0807.T/E.2 (Eng. Des. Process)

In this scene Peter Parker is making and testing his "web shooters."

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Prototype Testing in the Movies-From the movie "The Amazing Spiderman"

EDP Step 3: Make the prototype

EDP Step 4: Test the prototype

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Watch Video Clip-See Peter Parker (A.K.A.

Spiderman) test his webshooter prototype in his"lab" and "in the field."Link: Spiderman video Clip

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Prototype Testing in the Movies-From the movie "The Amazing Spiderman"

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Turn and talk:What type of tests did Peter use to try out his new web? Do you think the tests were successful? What modifications could have made the web better?

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I AM IRON MAN!!Prototype Testing in movies: “Iron man”

Turn and talk:What type of tests did Tony Stark use to try out his new suit? Do you think the tests were successful? What modifications could have made the suit better?

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BRAIN POP

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“Fist of 5”

How well do you understand the tools needed to test prototypes and prototype testing?

5 fingers- I totally understand4 fingers- I understand most of it3 fingers- I got the gist of it but still need extra help2 fingers- I don’t understand any of it1 finger- I am completely lost