Engineering and Design

______ is any modification of the natural world made to fulfill human needs or desires

• Engineering 
• Technology
• Application of Science
• All of the above

_____ is a systematic and often iterative approach to designing objects, processes, and systems to meet human needs and wants. 

• Technology
• Engineering 
• Application of Science
• Exploration 

What is the development of an entire new technology, never heard or seen before?

• Innovation
• Invention
• Engineering

Improvements on an invention 

• Innovations
• Technology
• Enginneering

Which of the following is NOT a core idea in Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science (ETS) Engineering Design 

• Defining and delimiting an engineering problem
• Developing Possible Solutions
• Optimizing the Design Solutions
• Creating a quality product 

Jacob has noticed that when he opens his bedroom door, the doorknob hits the wall. He decides to design a device to absorb the force of the opening door. He has identified the problem. What is the next step in his design process?

• Evaluate the design.
• Identify the criteria and constraints.
• Brainstorm solutions. 
• Sketch a possible prototype.

Which of the following could be a design constraint? 

• Purpose 
• Durability
• How the system will function
• Available materials

At what grade level should students be able to compare designs, test different designs and compare their strengths and weaknesses 

• 2nd grade
• 5th grade
• 8th grade
• High School

At what grade level should students
research design solutions, communicate with peers about proposed solutions, and test solutions, 

• 2nd grade
• 5th grade
• 8th grade
• High School

By the end of what grade should students be able to evaluate solutions, use models such as simulation to test solutions, and make improvements to models based on peer and leader feedback?

• 2nd grade
• 5th grade
• 8th grade
• High School