Paulo's Parachute Mission Vocab Definitions and EDP process

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Engineering Design Process

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The steps that engineers use to design something to solve a problem.

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Atmosphere

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The layers of gas surrounding some planets and moons.

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Aerospace Engineer

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Someone who uses what they know about science, math, and their creativity to design objects that fly.

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Paraquedos

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The Portuguese word for parachute.

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Plan

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The step in the Engineering Design Process where you draw a picture of the design you decided to build.

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Drag

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The force that opposes the motion of an object through the air.

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Imagine

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The step in the Engineering Design Process where you think of ideas for your design.

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Create

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The step in the Engineering Design Process where you build your design.

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Improve

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The step in the Engineering Design Process where you make changes to enhance your design.

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Ask

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The step in the Engineering Design Process where you identify the problem you want to solve.