Deliverable
Frame Go-Kart Problem
Assessment
Exhibition
Reflection
Project Launch
Community Partners
Submission Required
Collaborate in a small group to frame the go-kart challenge from the rider's perspective. You will craft a user-centered POV statement, brainstorm 3-5 How Might We questions to guide iterative design, and develop user persona profiles representing riders, parents, and maintenance staff. Create a systems map or problem tree that connects frame strength, power availability, and rider safety, illustrating how different power sources (gas versus electric) influence these factors. Document your thinking in your project journal and assemble a concise visual report that compares gas and electric options. This deliverable builds the foundation for later design work and aligns with problem definition and systems thinking.
Plan day
Day 6
Duration
90 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
6 steps
Lesson plan
6 steps · 90 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Review and discuss previous findings in your journal with your community partners to ensure alignment. (10 min) |
| 2 | Craft a user-centered POV statement from the rider's perspective, considering frame strength, power availability, and safety. (10 min) |
| 3 | Brainstorm 3-5 'How Might We' questions to guide iterative design. (10 min) |
| 4 | Develop user persona profiles for riders, parents, and maintenance staff. (10 min) |
| 5 | Create a systems map or problem tree to illustrate the relationship between frame strength, power availability, and rider safety, influenced by different power sources. (10 min) |
| 6 | Draft a visual report comparing gas and electric options based on your analysis. (10 min) |
Preparation (1 item)
- Gather materials such as journals, writing tools, and any existing research notes or feedback from community partners.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to synthesize information, reflecting on previous research and community feedback to frame the go-kart challenge from the rider’s perspective. You'll need to review your journal entries, create a POV statement, brainstorm design questions, develop user persona profiles, and construct a systems map. The goal is to prepare an insightful visual report comparing gas and electric options that you document in your journal.