PLTW D&M 1.1 and 1.2 Vocab

Quiz 3

Orthosis

A device designed to support or stabilize a part of the body.

Spastic Hemiplegia

A condition affecting movement due to cerebral palsy.

Decision Matrix

A tool used to compare and evaluate design choices.

Prototype

An early model of a design used for testing and improvement.

Iterative Design

A process of refining and improving a design through multiple testing cycles.

Team Manager

The team member responsible for ensuring tasks are completed.

Model Tester

The person who tests the prototype for comfort and usability.

Stability

The ability of the orthosis to keep the foot and ankle secure.

Thumbnail Sketch

A quick, simple drawing used to capture design ideas.

Isometric Sketch

A 3D sketch drawn at a 30-degree angle to show three sides.

Multiview Sketch

A technical drawing that shows an object from multiple perspectives.

Proportion

The accurate representation of size and scale in a drawing.

Graph Paper

Paper with guidelines used for precise sketching.

Perspective Drawing

A type of sketch that simulates depth and distance.

Isometric Graph Paper

Graph paper designed to aid in creating isometric sketches.

Orthographic View

Another term for multiview sketches, showing multiple angles.