What is the definition of the word version?
a. A copy of something that has been changed so that it is a little different.
b. Something that a company or person makes or sells.
c. The process of making products from raw materials, either by hand or with machinery.
a. A copy of something that has been changed so that it is a little different.
What vocabulary word is this an example of?
Manufacture
The sculptor poured liquid clay into a __________ to create identical statues.
a. Unstable
b. Mold
c. Manufacture
d. Product
c. Mold
What is the purpose of a prototype, and why is it important in creating new products?
Think about a chocolate bar. Why do you think a mold might be used to make it?
A mold helps shape the chocolate into the same size and pattern every time.
What is the definition of the word manufacture?
a. A hollow container or form used to shape materials into a specific shape.
b. Something that is not steady or strong and could easily fall apart or stop working.
c. The process of making products from raw materials, either by hand or with machinery.
c. The process of making products from raw materials, either by hand or with machinery.
This image is showing which vocabulary word?
Unstable
The bridge was __________ because its foundation was damaged by the flood.
a. Unstable
b. Manufacture
c. Prototype
d. Mold
d. Mold
How does a mold help in the process of manufacturing items?
They help give items the shape that is wanted and can make the process faster.
Name something in our classroom that you think was manufactured.
Desks, because they are made in factories to look the same.
What is the definition of the word unstable?
a. Something that a company or person makes or sells.
b. Something that is not steady or strong and could easily fall apart or stop working.
c. A model of something new that shows all of its parts and how it works.
b. Something that is not steady or strong and could easily fall apart or stop working.
What vocabulary word does this photo depict?
Mold
The company’s new car is a smaller and faster _______ of the original.
a. Product
b. Mold
c. Version
d. Ubstable
c. Version
Why might it be dangerous to use something that is unstable? Can you think of an example?
It could fall apart and hurt you or others.
Give an at home example of something that was unstable? What happened?
The _____ wobbled and fell over.
What is the definition of the word mold?
a. Something that a company or person makes or sells.
b. A hollow container or form used to shape materials into a specific shape.
c. A model of something new that shows all of its parts and how it works.
b. A hollow container or form used to shape materials into a specific shape.
This photo is an example of which vocabulary word?
Prototype
Factories __________ thousands of items every day to sell to stores.
a. Mold
b. Product
c. Version
d. Manufacture
d. Manufacture
Why do you think manufacturing is an important part of creating items we use every day?
Manufacturing is a fast and affordable way for factories or people to create products.
What’s a product you’ve used that has new versions? Explain one version, and why?
A video game with updates that add more levels and better graphics.
What is the definition of the word product?
a. Something that a company or person makes or sells.
b. Something that is not steady or strong and could easily fall apart or stop working.
c. The process of making products from raw materials, either by hand or with machinery.
a. Something that a company or person makes or sells.
This graphic shows which vocabulary word?
Product
The inventor created a __________ to test how the new gadget would work.
a. Unstable
b. Mold
c. Manufacture
d. Prototype
d. Prototype
Explain the difference between a product and a version. Can you give an example of each?
A product is the finished product.
A version is a copy of something that has been changed so that it is a little different
Think about a new kind of lunchbox being designed. What would a prototype of the lunchbox help the designers figure out?
It would help them test if the lunchbox keeps food fresh and if it’s easy to carry.