DLCS18.5.28

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.

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

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.

Aligned Learning Resources

Game Design

Minimal Spanning Trees

C.A.R.E. to Solve a Real-World Problem and Develop Empathy!