✓Lesson Snapshot
Student Objective
I can define the Unit 3 design problem, criteria, constraints, and required evidence.
Main Activity
Read the project brief and identify how the rover mission and support system must work together.
Deliverable
Problem statement and criteria/constraints list
Tools / Materials
Notebook, design brief, rovers, VEX examples, team planning materials
1ProblemUnderstand the challenge and why it matters.
The final Unit 3 challenge requires both autonomous mission logic and a physical support system. The team must design for safety, repeatability, documentation, and measurable performance.
2ConceptLearn the engineering idea or skill.
A design brief defines the problem, criteria, constraints, deliverables, and testing expectations. Strong teams clarify the problem before building.
3ApplyUse the skill in a guided task.
Write a problem statement and identify the criteria, constraints, resources, safety limits, and evidence required for the challenge.
4DocumentRecord your evidence and decisions.
Record your problem statement, criteria/constraints list, team roles, and first questions about the mission.
5ReviewCheck quality and identify your next step.
Your design brief notes should make the final challenge measurable and testable.
Lesson Resources
Use these files and shared website resources when they support today’s work.
Engineering Graph Paper
Use for flowcharts, system diagrams, calculations, mission layouts, and design sketches.
Open ResourceMeasurement Data Sheet
Use for rover trials, actuator tests, timing data, accuracy measurements, and observations.
Open ResourceEngineering Resource Library
Templates, reference sheets, sketch paper, and course support files.
Open Resource