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5 Chairs Exercise

Grade Level:
6
Subject:
Computer Science
Topic:
Unit 2 - Problem Solving: 5 Chairs Exercise
Objective:
Goal: To encourage students to gain confidence iterating on designs based on human needs, while working with different materials.

Why teach it: This exercise is a great way to push students to build, test and iterate while keeping their designs grounded in a human’s needs. This activity also encourages critical thinking by asking students to synthesize their user’s profile to find their needs. Students must also demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges or frustrations.
Prep:
None entered.
Materials:
Story Cards
Sharpies
Paper
Scissors
Corrugated Cardboard
Pipe Cleaners
Play Dough
Tape
Toothpicks
Standards Met:
IDs Only
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