Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 5

DLCS18.5.28

Develop, test, and refine prototypes as part of a cyclical design process to solve a complex problem.

COS Examples

Examples: Design backpack for a specific user’s needs; design a method to collect and transport water without the benefit of faucets; design boats that need to hold as much payload as possible before sinking; design models of chairs based on specific user needs.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • how to use the design process to solve a complex problem.
  • strategies for creating a prototype as part of a cyclical design to solve a problem.
  • strategies for testing and refining prototypes as part of a cyclical design process to solve a complex problem.
  • characteristics of a cyclical design process.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • develop, test, and refine prototypes as part of a cyclical design process to solve a complex problem.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • developing, testing, and refining are necessary steps in creating an effective prototype.

Vocabulary

  • develop
  • test
  • refine
  • prototypes
  • cyclical design process
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