PLTW 1.1 Vocabulary Flashcard

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Iterative (Design)

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Repeating process steps to continuously improve a work product.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

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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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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

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Team Norms

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Guidelines that are developed by a team regarding how they are to interact, communicate, and conduct themselves as part of the team.

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Orthotist

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A medical professional who helps patients who require body braces, called orthoses, to support their backs, legs, or feet.

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

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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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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

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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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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

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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.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-2

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Orthosis

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A brace that corrects alignment or provides support to correct a disorder of the limbs or spine.

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Neuromuscular Condition

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A disorder that affects the nerves and muscles, impacting movement and coordination.

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Client Interview

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A method of gathering information by asking questions to understand the needs and preferences of the client.