The exploding sun – Year five

Design brief
Introduction
Your task is to design and create a new and improved cooling
Scientists at NASA have recently found out
system made out of as much sustainable/reusable materials
that the Sun is getting hotter! Scientists
as possible. This cooling system will be used in homes to
predict that by 2030, the earth will be so hot
keep food cold. This task is to be completed in groups of
that your fridge and freezer will not be able
three.
to keep any food cold enough.

Start here

Project management Generating designs

1. In your group of three (that the teacher has assigned) read the Students are required to come up with a
entire two-page design brief. variety of designs for their cooling systems.
2. Where to start? Firstly, begin generating ideas and come up
with a list of materials needed on the suggested recyclable I suggest you make a brainstorm of possible
materials list. features you want to include on your cooling
3. Create a plan for what you will achieve each lesson, have a look system (ensure you consider all group
at your time layout (you have 5 lessons). members ideas). This may take a few drafts.
4. Decide on a design and have it checked by the teacher – ensure
you have met the project specifications. Once your set on a model make sure you’ve
5. Begin constructing! Make sure you are using the correct safety included all the project specifications and
tools and are evaluating your work throughout. done your evaluation before you begin
6. Once completed evaluate your final product and get ready for constructing.
the presentation. I sugge

Suggested Recyclable materials

Project specifications
This project must be completed to the following
specifications: - Aluminium foil
- Cling wrap
- Elastic bands
1. Materials must be recyclable/sustainable
- Fabric
2. Materials must be collected not purchased
3. Must have 3 designs tested and then a final - Fishing line
- Nails, screws, bolts
design approved by the teacher
- Milk cartoons
4. The cooling system must be a max of 2m in
- Plastic bags
length, 2m in width, 2m in height. This can be in
any shape wanted. - Recycled junk material
- Wire
- Crates
- Aluminium Cans
- Juice bottles
- Body-care & cleaning bottles
- Newspaper
 Presentation Evaluation

1. Once your first draft is complete present
your design to the teacher who will check
to make sure the design has incorporated
all projected specifications.
2. You will need to make any changes to
your design and ensure you have
answered all the evaluation criteria.
3. Once your final design has been approved
you can start constructing your cooling
device.
4. Once your cooling device has been built
in small groups will need to explain why
you chose that shape/style and the
materials you’ve used to your classmates.
Once you’ve designed your water tank you need to consider
the following criteria:
- Is the cooling system waterproof?
- Is your cooling system durable for all weather
conditions?
- Will your cooling system fit inside a house,
specifically a kitchen space?
- Can the cooling system be lifted and moved
easily?

Time
1x Introduction lesson
Resources/support materials 2x lessons for designing, approval
and evaluation
Your team may make your cooling system from the 3x lessons for constructing
materials listed in the table attached and/or other
sustainable/reusable materials.
- Resources must be mostly reusable and/or
sustainable towards the environment
- Resources must be collected not bought
- Old materials can be collected by stores such as
Bunnings & Mitre 10 who throw out crates and
other recyclable materials.
Safety
When needing these specific tools, let your
Have a look in your recycling bins! Be sure to wash out any teacher know and they will attach the necessary
containers well before bringing them into class. parts for you:

- Hot glue gun

- Electric drill
Group members: - Hammer

The teacher will provide these tools. If you

require any other equipment ask the teacher and
they may be able to supply you with what you
need.

No students should be touching these tools

otherwise!