Flashcard: Thinking Like an Engineer (Simplified)

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What do civil engineers design?

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Tunnels and bridges.

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How did the narrator and Squeaks solve the problem of choosing an activity?

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They drew a spinner.

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What did the spinner land on?

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Have a snack.

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What is the first step in solving a problem like an engineer?

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Define the problem.

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What did the narrator suggest they show Jessi?

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Their spinner.

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What is engineering?

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The process of designing and building things.

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What is a problem?

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A situation that needs a solution.

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What is a solution?

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An answer to a problem.

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What is a spinner?

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A tool used to make choices by spinning.

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Why do engineers draw plans?

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To visualize their ideas before building.