This is a keynote I created to guide my students through a relevant challenge...

1. Power Cord
Challenge

2. The Problem

3. The Problem
• The power cords are a mess!

4. The Challenge

5. The Challenge
• Create a system that will help keep the
cords organized. The system should be easy
to use and efficient.

6. The Challenge
• Create a system that will help keep the
cords organized. The system should be easy
to use and efficient.

7. The Challenge
• Create a system that will help keep the
cords organized. The system should be easy
to use and efficient.

8. The Challenge
• Create a system that will help keep the
cords organized. The system should be easy
to use and efficient.

9. Supplies

10. Supplies
• Paper clips (2 large, 1 small)

11. Supplies
• Paper clips (2 large, 1 small)
• Binder Clips (1 large, 1 small)

12. Supplies
• Paper clips (2 large, 1 small)
• Binder Clips (1 large, 1 small)
• String (unlimited)

13. Supplies
• Paper clips (2 large, 1 small)
• Binder Clips (1 large, 1 small)
• String (unlimited)
• Rubber Bands (5)

14. Supplies
• Paper clips (2 large, 1 small)
• Binder Clips (1 large, 1 small)
• String (unlimited)
• Rubber Bands (5)
• Tape (unlimited)

15. Ideas

16. The Presentation
• You will select one student to present your
design to the class.You are expected to be
able to explain every choice that you made.
One teammate will present your design. You may use the document camera.

17. The Outcome
• The winning design will be mass produced
and used in our classroom cart.
One teammate will present your design. You may use the document camera.

18. The Test:
(Additional Criteria)
• (1) Prove that your cord reaches the lower
laptops.
• (2) The race: Unplug. Charge. Replug.