Team Roles
What is the job of a Material Manager?
Gathers, prepares, distributes, exchanges, and returns materials.
What problem were you solving in this project?
We were asked you to
explore and test different materials and
connections to design the best circuit
and power source for new homes and
buildings.
Why is it important to draw a design before building?
It helps visualize the structure and ensures accuracy in construction(building).
what made you choose your circuit design?
Answers will vary
I am a person who loves color so choosing the led copper tape circuit worked best and knowing that I would have to build my own DIY switch I loved the challenge of it.
What did your team do well in the project?
Answers will vary
how we communicated, creativity, or execution.
Who ensures the builders follow the design?
The Design Manager
When do communities face this problem the most?
Sometimes, electricity stops working,
especially in the summertime when they
use more energy for air conditioners.
Name one material used the most to build and why.
tape ...
cardboard ...
craft sticks ...
How did your structure compare to the others?
Answers will vary
If your design needed to include an LED and a mini bulb circuit design how would you have connected everything?
answers will vary
What does the Build Manager do during the project?
Follows the plan and coordinates the building process.
Why is solving this problem important?
SOLVING this problem is important because then people and communities will not be left in the dark during a power outage.
How did brainstorming with your team help in the project?
Brainstorming with our team helped by:
What did you learn from testing your structure?
The importance of material choice and structural design.
Imagine you are designing a circuit for a hospital which circuit design would you choose and why
Answers may vary
Name one task of the Test Manager.
Conducts tests and records measurements and data.
What does an electrical engineer do to help solve problems like this?
An electrical engineer designs and builds things that use electricity.
They find the best materials and ways to connect parts to make sure the circuit works well and safely.
They also choose or create the best power source, like a battery, to make it all run.
What would happen if there was no plan for building?
If there was no plan for building:
Why is it important for engineers to test their designs?
To identify weaknesses and improve the structure.
How does experimenting with different materials help you make your design better?
Answers will vary
By testing different materials, we can see which ones are the strongest or work best for our design. This helps us improve your project and make sure it will be safe and strong and that it works.
How do these roles mimic real-life engineering teams?
Each role reflects a specific responsibility in professional engineering, such as project management, design, testing, and material procurement.
Can you name one other problem engineers solve?
They work on building earthquake resistant structures so people living in earthquake-prone areas are safe..
They design and build structures like roads, bridges and dams.
Explain one challenge you faced while planning your circuit design/ community building.
answers will vary
Deciding on the best plan/materials to solve the problem
What is one thing you admired about your community, seeing it at the end?
Answers will vary
One thing I admired about my community especially looking at it, in the end is that everything come out beautifully, it was strong and lit up very beautifully.
How did this project help you understand what electrical engineers do?
answers will vary
This project helped us understand that electrical engineers work together, use different materials, and test their designs to solve problems and keep people in the light.