How well do you follow directions?

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1 Design Challenge Participant s Guide How well do you follow directions? 3Doodler EDU The Challenge Using 3Doodler and the materials provided construct a sculpture and write out step-by-step instructions with no images to give to another group to follow. Compare and contrast the original result with the reproduction. Ready. Set. Doodle! Page 1 of 5

2 Challenge Tip Use this challenge to improve your 3Doodler drawing skills. Challenge Background How good are you at following directions? Writing directions requires breaking down actions into individual steps and procedures. Seeing a picture allows for more accurate replication, but what if you can only communicate with words? Those who make a profession of writing directions are called technical writers. They write manuals for making airplanes parts to the directions for assembling Their goal is write clear, accurate information about a product, service or use of equipment. For more information on writing instructions go to For more information on technical writing go to Page 2 of 5

3 Before You Start Doodling In addition to the 3Doodler pens and strands it is helpful to have tools which can cut and handle the strands while doodling. Similar to 3D printing it is useful to have a plastic foundation for doodling. Scotch tape placed over a piece of paper or a paper pattern makes a quick plastic foundation. Plastic place mats, plexi glass or a plastic laminate surface are great as a reusable alternative. Materials & Tools Determine the number of participants and gather all of the materials and tools prior to the challenge. A. One 3Doodler Pen per person and plastic strands of various colors B. Tweezers, needle-nose pliers, small screwdriver, and scissors for cutting strands. Provide one set per table C. 12 x 12 or 30 cm x 30 cm cardboard squares (two for each team) D. Clear plastic tape or plastic mat for doodling foundation E. Cloth to cover completed sculptures F. Letter size paper for writing directions and making patterns G. Pens or pencils H. Camera or video recording device to document the challenge Page 3 of 5

4 Challenge Organization Time: 2 Class Periods (150 minutes) This challenge is organized into 50 minute periods. This challenge allows participants to work in short sprints to quickly explore the concept. Challenge Documentation Consider documenting the process of this challenge using a mobile device like the camera on your mobile phone or tablet. Documenting challenges can be used for sharing your experiences on a blog or social media page. Class 1 (50 minutes): Design & Plan Investigate: 50 minutes Step 1: In teams of two, design and create a 3-dimensional sculpture no larger than 12 or 30 cm square, including a base and three different shapes and/or forms (pyramid, triangle, sphere, circle, cube, rectangle etc.) Step 2: While designing and creating the sculpture write down and record the procedures and steps it took to create the finished product. Remember to shield your sculpture from other groups and to cover the sculpture when directions are completed to not give away any clues. Plan: 20 minutes Step 1: Review and finalize the sculpture directions. Directions must be legible and use correct spelling and appropriate grammar. Directions can only be written. Do not include images. Directions cannot exceed one page. Cover your sculpture when directions are completed. Turn in your directions to the facilitator. Notes: Page 4 of 5

5 Class 2 (50 minutes): Build, Present & Evaluate Design and Plan: 50 minutes Build: 30 Min. Step 1: Select another group s set of instructions for making a sculpture. Step 2: Read and review the instructions carefully. Step 3: Gather the materials and nozzles needed before you begin. Ready. Set. Doodle! Present & Evaluate: 20 Min Step 1:Place side-by-side the original sculpture and the replicated sculpture along with a copy of the directions. Step 2: Evaluate how closely the replicated sculpture looks to the original. Evaluate the directions and sculptures using the criteria below: Similarity of the replicated sculpture to the original: How many of the components are the same size? How many of the components are the same shape? How many of the components are the same color? How any of the components are in the correct location? How many variations are there between the original and replication? Quality of directions. Were the instructions broken down into steps? Did the instruction include correct use of grammar and spelling? If not, how many grammatical and spelling mistakes were there? Did the instructions provide measurements for each component? Did the instruction provide locations of each component? Did the instructions provide color and type of strand used (ABS or PLA)? Step 3: Wrap-up by having all of the participants discuss the process, how they would improve their directions and how they would approach the challenge differently the next time. Don t forget to take pictures and document the challenge. Notes: Page 5 of 5