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​Great Engineering or Nah...? (GEON)
​You be the critic.
Thank you so much for visiting this page...Unfortunately, I will not be continuing the MESA GEON this year because I am no longer teaching MESA. If I am fortunate enough to teach this course again, I will definitely get this back up and running! 
Analyze the product or structure for this week. Write a thoughtful reflection (about a half-page) about whether you believe this object, design, or invention is a great one and why. Some of the questions below may be of help to you in asserting your position.

  • Who invented this?
  • Who is this built for?
  • What materials were used? Are they cheap/expensive and easy to get or make?
  • Does this make us more efficient? How?
  • How long would it take to build this?
  • What can be done to make this a better product?
  • Why would this be popular or unpopular?
  • In what part(s) of the world would this product do well? Why?

GEON May 15, 2019: Airpods (Wireless Earbuds)

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GEON April 26, 2019: 
Quill Brand® OOPS!™ White Out Pen Style Correction Tape

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GEON April 19, 2019: Foldable Drone

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GEON March 8, 2019: Silicone Phone Holder with Earphone Wrap

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GEON March 1, 2019: Smallest Pocket Pen w/ Keychain

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GEON February 11-15, 2019: HD Camera Sunglasses

source: ​https://www.lorextechnology.com/hd-sports-cameras-and-hd-video-sunglasses/hd-video-sunglasses/LSC002-1-p#ui-tabs-2

GEON January 7-11, 2019: The Neck Hammock

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GEON November 26-30, 2018:  Thermos (w/ cup) or Hydroflask

GEON November 5-9, 2018: The Titanium Spork

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GEON October 24-28, 2018: Cell Phone Wallet Case

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GEON October 8-12, 2018: Robotic Prosthetic Arm

https://www.pcworld.com/article/2932632/3dprinted-prosthetics-promise-cheap-robot-limbs-for-all.html
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GEON October 1-5, 2018: Purse Holder for Table

GEON September 17-21, 2018: Travel Money Belt

The 10 Best Travel Money Wallets

GEON September 11-14, 2018: Hoodie Buddie w/ Built in Headphones

https://www.hoodiebuddieuk.co.uk/

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GEON September 4-7, 2018: Drinkable Water Pods

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GEON August 27-31, 2018: Selfie Stick

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GEON August 20-24, 2018: Hands-Free Umbrella Raincoat

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Some GEONs from 2017-18 school year

August 7-11, 2017:  The Carpet Alarm Clock
August 14-18, 2017: Horizontal Reflective Glasses 
August 21-25, 2017: Fitbit Fitness Tracker 
August 28-Sept 1, 2017: Convertible Futon Bunk Bed 
September 4-8, 2017: Rolling Toothpaste Squeezer 
September 11--15, 2017: Hoverboard 
September 18-22, 2017: Bluetooth Fidget Spinner
September 25-29, 2017: Cane w/ Seat
October 2-6, 2017: Foldable Car Windshield Sun Shade
October 9-13, 2017: None this week
October 16-20, 2017: Heavy Duty Foldable Truck Dolly
October 23-27, 2017: Handheld Can Opener
October 31-November 3, 2017: Popsockets
November 6-10, 2017: Polaroid Camera 
November 13-17, 2017: Solar Phone Charger
December 4-8, 2017: Glow Bowl -- Light Up Toilet Seat
January 8-12, 2018: Amazon Echo
January 16-19, 2018:  ROCO MINIMALIST Aluminum Slim Wallet 
January 29-February 2, 2018: Camelbak Hydra Pak
February 5-9, 2018: RC Drones w/ Cameras

Behind the MESA Weekly GEON Writing Prompt
 
 This writing prompt is meant to foster the constant analytical thinking that I hope my students will acquire well beyond their high school years. I want my students to have a platform for where they can write down their analysis, ideas, curiosities, and opinions. From anything already built in this world to brand new inventions waiting to be patented, I want my students always pondering questions such as: 
  • Why does this work? 
  • Why is this not sold in other countries? 
  • Why is this so expensive or cheap? 
  • How come I didn't think of this? 
  • How would I have altered this product to make it more efficient?
 
A thoughtful half-page to one-page reflection is sufficient, but if students want to add a prototype/ sketch/drawing to accompany their suggestion, that would be great too. I simply want my students to communicate their ideas through writing. 
 



This is the second year Loara High School is participating in the MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement) Program. I am beyond ecstatic to be the MESA instructor!
 
Throughout the year, we will be learning how to research, design, build, and test our many projects. But while my goals are to help my students be critical and analytical thinkers and explore the various STEM fields through the team building of these projects, I also want them to sharpen their analytical skills by writing their own critique about product designs or inventions that have already been done. 
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