Knowledge/Skill Building

🧭 Safety Feature Decision Matrix

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Self Directed Learning Effective Communication Collaboration Academic Mindset HS-PS2-2 HS-PS2-2 PS.2.A HS-PS2-3 HS-PS2-1 Submission Required Grading Required

Teams sort Phase 2 interview notes, traffic observations, and collision evidence into a weighted decision matrix comparing at least three possible school-entrance safety features. The teacher gives a just-in-time mini-lesson on using conservation of momentum claims, impulse reasoning, and design constraints to justify tradeoffs. Each team leaves with one selected concept, a revised problem statement, and a test plan for a rapid prototype.

Plan day
Day 6
Duration
55 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps