Engineering Design Process Vocabulary

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Brainstorming

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A group problem-solving process where each person shares ideas in an open forum.

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Constraint

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A limitation or restriction that must be followed by enigineers, such as cost or time.

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Design Process

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A series of steps used to plan, create, test, and improve solutions to a problem.

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Inventing

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The process of turning ideas and imagination into actual products.

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Model

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A smaller version of an idea or product used for testing ideas.

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Prototype

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The first version or working model of a product used for testing and improvement.

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Step 1: Identify the Problem

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Determine the problem and consider how to solve it.

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Step 2: Research the Problem

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Research the topic and investigate what other scientists have done. Brainstorm ideas.

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Step 3: Develop Possible Solutions

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Determine potential solutions, choose the best one, and make lists of materials needed.

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Step 4: Choose a Solution

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Choose one idea, follow your plan, create it, and test out your model.