The Design Process

In the Creation Station, 4th graders have been working through the Design Process to create a small coin purse.  The challenge was to create a small case that could help students carry money or other small items to school.  Students began by learning about the Design Process.
1.  Exploration: research various ideas
2.  Ideation:  imagine different ideas
3.  Cultivation: decide on one idea
4.  Action: create a prototype
5.  Reflection: assess your work and revise as needed
6.  Production:  create a final product
7.  Presentation: share your work with the class

Students have completed the exploration, ideation, and cultivation phases and are in the action phase.