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 (PDF), one per team (if using foam core)