Engineering Design · SHS1 Engineering

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.3.1.LI.3 - Develop relevant research questions for a given problem.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Explain the difference between a research question and a general question about a problem.
Develop at least three relevant research questions for a given engineering problem.
Evaluate research questions to determine whether they are specific, measurable, and answerable through research.
Present and justify their group’s research questions to the class with clarity and confidence.
Revise research questions based on feedback from peers and the teacher.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Systems Design and Prototyping (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Engineering Design (3.1)
Content standard: 1.3.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of the Engineering Design Process. 1.3.1.LO.1 Outline the various stages in the Engineering Design Process and their roles in providing sustainable solutions to problems. 1.3.1.LO.2 Conduct research to answer questions related to a given problem.
Indicator: 1.3.1.LI.3 - Develop relevant research questions for a given problem.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 10 (Week 30 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 49

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative Learning: Learners work in groups on a given case study to document research questions for a given problem. Learners will make a presentation on the solution to the class. Problem-Based Learning: Learners work on a case study to develop solution requirements and make presentations to the whole class.

Assessment (1.3.1.AS.3). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Video documentaries
- Audio-visual equipment
- Laptops with MS Office installed