Introductory Design Activities

 

Foil stills

• Overview: Use foil to fashion a very simple still that produces condensation. This activity is a little difficult for younger elementary school children but is something they can take home.
• Activity Directions
• Folding pattern #1: Foil

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Prototype cardboard stills

• Overview: I use this as a warm-up activity with teachers and others to start thinking about what factors might be changed when building a still. Unfortunately, this design does not hold water so it is strictly a prototype.
• Activity Description / Directions
• Cutting pattern #1: sides & base from 13" x 10" cardboard
• Participant's Explanation form
• Supervisor's Evaluation form

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