Grade 5 Vocabs

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Knowledge about the natural world used in engineering to solve problems.

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Science

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Numbers and measurements that help engineers plan, test, and improve designs.

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Math

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The use of science and math to design technology that meets human needs.

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Engineering

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Tools, machines, and objects made by people to solve problems.

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Technology

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A telescope in space that allows scientists to see beyond Earth’s atmosphere.

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Hubble Space Telescope

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A smaller or simpler version of something used to test ideas and solutions.

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Model

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Steps engineers follow to solve a problem, including defining the problem, researching, brainstorming, and testing.

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Design Process

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The desired features of a solution, such as safety, cost, or time.

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Criteria

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The limitations in creating a solution, like time, money, or materials.

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Constraints

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The process of soil being worn away, often by water or wind.

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Erosion