Flowcharting

As we continued to learn about flowcharts in Engineering, we were put to work creating flowcharts for three scenarios. The first and second charts were portraying picking up objects from a bin and sorting them as "Heavy" or "Light." The first chart did three objects while the second chart did ten. The third flowchart was portraying choosing a number from 1 to 10 and getting it to equal zero.

Conclusion

1. How is flowcharting similar to using a map to plan out a route for a trip?

A map allows one to map out the decided route of travel and one would be able to calculate, in best conditions, the amount of time it will take to reach the desired location. Flowcharts are very similar. They layout the planned action, in the order it will happen, and the amount of time it will take. They are both very useful in helping plan out a desired effect.

2. Describe a process that you perform everyday. Develop a flow chart that illustrates the process.

- Wake up (6 am)
- Take a shower
- Get dressed
- Eat Breakfast
- Go to bus stop (7:05)
- Take bus to school
- Attend school
- Catch bus home
- Do homework
- Eat Dinner
- Finish homework
- Get ready for bed
- Go to bed