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Empathize
You will investigate user preferences and concerns around go-kart design, conducting interviews with community partners like your dad and seeking insights from your teachers, while keeping a journal of their feedback and ideas to inform your design approach.
Days 1 - 5
Empathize by Interviewing and Observing Go-Karts
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Synthesize Insights and Start Research Artifacts
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Document User Research Artifacts
Deliverable 75m
Define
You will synthesize information from your initial research and feedback from community partners to develop a clear problem statement addressing the balance between a strong frame, adequate power, and safety for your go-kart, documenting your findings and thoughts in your journal while preparing a visual report comparing gas and electric options.
Days 6 - 10
Problem Synthesis with Community Input
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Frame Topology Sketching and Safety Planning
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Frame Go-Kart Problem
Deliverable 90m
Ideate
You will engage in brainstorming sessions to explore various design ideas for your go-kart, utilize feedback from your dad and teachers to refine potential solutions, and document your creative process through sketches and notes in your weekly journal.
Days 11 - 17
Safety Constraints and Kickoff Discussion
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Powertrain Research Gas vs Electric
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Frame and Chassis Concept Sketching
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Concept Gallery Feedback and Revision
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Prototype Plan and Safety Manual Outline
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Go-Kart Concept Brainstorm
Deliverable 60m
Prototype
You will collaborate with community partners at your dad's welding shop to construct a functional go-kart prototype, documenting your problem-solving process, testing different power systems, and refining your design based on feedback from teachers and peers, while keeping a weekly journal to reflect on challenges and learning progress.
Days 18 - 26
135 min over capacity (540 min available across 9 days)
Safety-First Go-Kart Frame Concept Review
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Gas vs Electric Power System Analysis
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Frame Drafting and Materials Planning
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Hands-On Welding Session with Mentors
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Weekly Reflection Journal and Portfolio Update
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Shop Safety, Roles, and Setup
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Power System Overview: Electric vs Gas
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Frame Measurement and Alignment Practice
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Subsystem Integration Planning
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Safety Manual Draft and Reflection
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Testing Feedback Report
Deliverable 90m
Test/Present
You will test your go-kart by inviting peers, teachers, and community partners for feedback, conduct a live demonstration, record their insights, and showcase your learning journey through a video and journal presentation, making revisions for optimal performance and safety.
Days 27 - 35
75 min over capacity (540 min available across 9 days)
Set Up Testing Protocols and Data Sheets
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Safety Review and Hazard Mapping
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Gas vs Electric Powertrain Performance Lab
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Demo Prep and Peer Feedback Design
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Portfolio Video Journal and Reflection
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
Safety and Build Readiness Check
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Power System Comparison Lab
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Frame Integrity and Weight Distribution
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Performance Metrics Workshop
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Portfolio Update and Stakeholder Feedback
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Gather Feedback from Go-Kart Demo Panel
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Go-Kart Final Showcase
Assessment