Thursday's county wide blackout and Sunday's 10 year anniversary of September 11th are powerful reminders that large scale emergencies can happen without warning. As designers, we will consider ways that we can be better prepared for life's unexpected events. This activity serves as an opportunity to apply the PLTW 12-step design process that is part of our Engineering and Design curriculum.
Task:
Use the 12-step Design Process discussed in class to develop an Emergency Preparedness Plan. Define the problem, brainstorm solutions, create a prototype, generate user feedback and then readjust your solution.
Criteria:
Prepare a list of essential items your family would like to have on hand for an emergency situation.
You may collaborate with your classmates in developing your plan.
Each student will prepare their own list.
Constraints:
Items required for the plan/list must be affordable for your family.
Assignment: Emergency Preparedness Supply List (5pts)
Prepare and complete the following on your blog. Ensure your product is organized and professional:
Define the Problem (1pt) - What types of emergency situations might you and your family need supplies for? Include an image at the top of your post related to one of them. List at least 3 types of emergencies you want to consider for your list.
Brainstorm Ideas (1pt) - List at least 20 ideas for supplies you could use for the given emergencies (number your ideas). Get input from at least one other student (list student next to any ideas they shared). Remember the rules of brainstorming is that there are no rules.
Generate a Solution (1pt) - Given the constraints listed above, generate a list of supplies for you and your family.
Solicit Feedback (1pt) - Get specific "+, delta, ? and !" feedback from your family. List who shared what input with you.
Refine your Solution (1pt) - Adjust your plan based on your feedback. Cite a specific change based on each category of feedback (+, delta, ? and !).
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