PLTW 1.1 Vocabulary Flashcard

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Solution

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the answer to a problem or opportunity.

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Cerebral Palsy (CP)

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a condition that affects body movement and coordination. It is caused by brain injury or brain malformation that occurs before, during, or immediately after birth when an infant’s brain is still developing.

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Design Process

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a systematic problem-solving strategy that designers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.

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Iterative (Design)

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repeating process steps to continuously improve a work product.

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Prototype

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a working model used to test a design concept by making observations and necessary adjustments.

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Model

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an accurate representation of an object or phenomenon. Models can be visual, physical, mathematical, or computational and are often used in the development of scientific theories or the engineering of artifacts.

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Collaboration

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working together on a common purpose.

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Criteria

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specific standards or principles used to evaluate design solutions.

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Observation

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the act of watching and noting phenomena for the purpose of gathering information.

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Adjustment

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a change made to improve a design or solution.

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