Deliverable
Bow Concept Brainstorm
Collaboration
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Content Expertise
Effective Communication
Core Content
Community Partners
Essential Question
Submission Required
In small groups, brainstorm a wide range of bow designs and tillering techniques. Capture ideas in a quick brainstorm document, create rapid concept sketches or storyboards, and begin a feasibility/impact matrix. While talking with woodworking experts, collect empathy artifacts—notes on user needs and constraints—and document initial feedback. Identify your Top 3 concepts with clear rationale to guide future prototype iterations and feedback in the next session.
Plan day
Day 9
Duration
90 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
9 steps
Lesson plan
9 steps · 90 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduce the activity and essential question: 'What tillering techniques can be used to complete a bow?' (10 min) |
| 2 | Break into small groups to brainstorm diverse bow designs and tillering techniques. Use sticky notes or a digital document for idea capture. (25 min) |
| 3 | Create rapid concept sketches or storyboards for each proposed bow design. Encourage creativity and practicality. (35 min) |
| 4 | Begin constructing a feasibility/impact matrix to assess each design. Consider user needs and constraints gathered from woodworking experts. (30 min) |
| 5 | Discuss insights with woodworking experts to gather feedback and empathy artifacts, taking notes on key points. (40 min) |
| 6 | Identify and select your Top 3 bow design concepts, providing a clear rationale for each choice. (30 min) |
| 7 | Groups present their Top 3 concepts to the class, engaging in a critique and feedback session. (40 min) |
| 8 | Reflect on the group brainstorming process and discuss how woodworking skills and physics were incorporated into designs. (20 min) |
| 9 | Facilitate a gallery walk for all groups to view concepts and provide peer feedback. (40 min) |
Preparation (3 items)
- Prepare a range of materials, including paper, markers, access to digital brainstorming tools, and large post-it notes for idea collection.
- Coordinate participation with community partners from local woodworking organizations to guide the feedback session.
- Arrange the classroom for group collaboration spaces and ensure there are projector capabilities for presentations.
Student-facing instructions
Collaborate with your peers in small groups to brainstorm and sketch various bow designs and tillering techniques. Your goal is to identify innovative and feasible designs while integrating your knowledge of woodworking and physics. Use empathy artifacts collected during expert feedback sessions to guide your decision-making. Capture your ideas visually and present your Top 3 concepts to the class for critique and refinement.