MYP Design Year 1 · Unit 6 · Lesson 58
Innovation Challenge
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Prototype Sprint

Plan just enough to build safely and clearly — then spend the majority of the lesson making something you can test.

Student Materials
Rapid B.iv + C
P
PLANShow main details and a short creation sequence.
M
MAKEUse familiar technical skills to create a testable prototype.
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ADAPTList changes when the prototype teaches you something.
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Prototype Fidelity
Build enough to learn
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Too little

A sketch only, when the key function needs physical testing.

Enough

A physical model that lets a user try the important interaction, fit, sequence, support, or organization feature.

Prototype is a learning tool.Testable > polished
10-Minute Planning
B.iv + C.i application
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1 · Draw

Main form, labels, key dimensions/details.

2 · Resources

Materials + teacher-approved tools.

3 · Sequence

3–5 main making steps.

4 · Test target

Which function must the prototype demonstrate?

Then stop planning and build.Rapid planning
Materials
Fast physical construction
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paper / cardcorrugated boardclean reclaimed materialstape / tabs / slotsteacher-approved fastenerssimple mock interfaces
Optional hybrid: if a solution includes a digital element, students may use a paper screen flow or teacher-approved simple digital mockup. Programming is not required and should not replace the physical/system prototype.
Use the familiar workshop skill set.Optional computer touchpoint only
Workshop
Prototype Sprint
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Build

Plan → build → quick function check.

10 MIN

Plan

Planning drawing + short sequence.

40+ MIN

Build

Create the key structure / system representation.

08 MIN

Check

Try the core function once and list any change made.

Majority of class is hands-on.Main sprint
Change Record
Prototype evidence
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“I planned _______. During the build I changed it to _______.”

Year 1 asks students to list changes made. Keep the record concise and accurate.

C.iv applicationNo long justification required
Test Readiness
Tomorrow needs real feedback
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Function

Can one important action be tried?

User

Can another person understand what to do?

Criteria

Are the success criteria available?

Safe

Is the prototype suitable for peer testing?

Teacher approval before carousel.Prepare L59
Exit Reflection
Prototype ready for feedback
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Finish one sentence.

“The part of my prototype I most need evidence about is _______.”

Next lesson

Students run a feedback carousel, make one required improvement, and retest the changed prototype.

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