Individual Testing Procedures

Individual Testing Procedures

Above: View from Garden site

Above: Picture of Garden site

      1.      Analyze problem and possible solutions.

2.      Visit Interactive Children’s Garden site in Deep Cut Gardens

a.       Measure the space used for Interactive Children’s Garden

b.      Find water source near determined site

3.      Create alternate solutions using ideas gathered from research and brainstorming.

a.       Apply research and data gathered to alternate solution designs.

4.      Study the advantages and disadvantages of each alternate solution.

5.      Meet with partner to ensure all individual parts integrate as intended.

6.      Test different materials

a.       Leave all materials outside in different weather conditions for at least 12 hours each and see how well they withstand

                                                        i.            Plexiglass, MDO Plywood, Alumalite, and DuraReader

b.      Test materials at any desired, outdoor location

7.      Make adjustments if necessary

8.      Construct alternate solutions

a.       Use final, strongest material

9.      Check strength.

a.       Perform mathematical equations to confirm strength

b.      Put weight on final product to test ability to withstand force

10.  Check weather-resistance.

a.       Leave final material outside in different types of weather

                                                        i.            Sunny, below 40 degrees, windy, rainy, and/or snowy weather

b.      Test materials at any desired, outdoor location

11.  Confirm that information is accurate.

a.       Get in contact with a professional in the field

b.      Find second source on Internet to compare information to

12.   Check that solutions appeal to the human eye.

13.  Ensure that solution integrates properly with partner’s design

14.  Collect and evaluate information from collaborated design

a.       Use information to refine any defects