Materials List: Design Steps 5 and 6:
Create and Test a Prototype

Prototyping materials and tools for the entire class to share may vary, depending on the project. Some suggested items include:

  • foam core board
  • balsa wood
  • cardstock
  • wooden or metal dowels
  • craft utility knives
  • rulers (if using utility knives, metal-edged rulers work best)
  • cutting surface, such as a plastic board, kitchen cutting board or back of a newsprint pad
  • hot glue and hot glue gun
  • scrap materials (have students scavenge or ask for donations)
  • Foam Core Tips Handout, one per team (if using foam core)
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