Design a Litter Collector

Choose a location known to have a litter problem. Do research and collect data to learn about the types of trash found there and why those kinds of trash might accumulate there. Write a general overview of a type of device that could reduce the amount of litter. Include the criteria and constraints you’d have to meet for your design to be successful.

Think about how you could turn your idea into reality. Come up with several concepts for your machine. Write out step-by-step plans, draw diagrams, or make models for each design.

Pick your best idea from step 2. Write a detailed explanation of how your machine could solve the problem you wrote about in step 1. Discuss your plans with a classmate and offer suggestions to improve each other’s designs.

Based on the feedback you received in step 3, make adjustments to your design. Keep modifying your plans until you’re satisfied.