Science Unit 1: Engineering Design Process

Which is true about Engineers?

• They use the design process to solve problems

• They design solutions that cause problems

• They design problems with no solutions

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Carlos tests model cars he built for a race. What helps him decide which car to use in the race?

• color

• data

• questions

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The graph shows data from three cars. Which car traveled the farthest?

• Car 1

• Car 2

• Car 3

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This boy is having trouble riding his bike. Which step of the design process is he in?

• Define the problem

• Plan and Build

• Test and Improve

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Ally sees a boy with his pant leg stuck in his bike chain. She plans and builds a solution. What will she do next?

• Redesign

• Test and Improve

• Communicate

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Josie has redesigned and tested her model. The model solved her problem. What should she do next?

• Communicate her results

• Redesign

• Test and Improve

Maria wants to keep the sun off her face. Which hat should she choose for its design strength?

• brown sun hat

• striped knit hat

• black brim hat

What is the design weakness in this shopping bag?

• its sides

• its handle

• its bottom

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What should you do if your design solution does not work?

• test the same design until it works

• make changes to improve the design

• give up

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Aaron built a launcher. Which step of the design process will he do next?

• Test and Improve

• Redesign

• Plan and Build

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