Intro to the Engineering Design Process

​ (a)   is the best use of tools, machines, materials, and processes to create a solution to a problem.

• Design
• Engineering
• Math
• Technology
• School

Match the following

• Limitations

• Criteria

• Guidelines

• T.E.D.

• Technology, Engineering, and Design

• Constraints

The ___________________ is an

on-going or iterative method that people use to solve problems.

• Engineering Design Process

• Scientific Method

• Trial and Error

• Brainstorming

Put the steps of the Engineering Design Process in the correct order.

• Define the Problem

• Brainstorm Ideas

• Explore Solutions

• Generate a Solution

• Testing and Evaluation

Typically includes developing a specific problem statement that identifies the what, who, when, and how the problem should be addressed.

• Brainstorm Ideas

• Generate a Solultion

• Explore Solutions

• Defining the Problem

• Testing and Evaluation

Typically includes brainstorming solutions and evaluating all ideas to determine the best possible solution.

• Brainstorm Solutions

• Generate a Solultion

• Explore Solutions

• Defining the Problem

• Testing and Evaluation

Typically includes researching the problem and identifying technology that could be used to resolve the problem.

• Brainstorm Solutions

• Generate a Solultion

• Explore Solutions

• Defining the Problem

• Testing and Evaluation

Typically includes, “bringing your solution to life.”

• Brainstorm Solutions

• Generate a Solultion

• Explore Solutions

• Defining the Problem

• Testing and Evaluation

Typically includes testing and evaluating your project against the problem statement as well as the criteria and constraints.

• Brainstorm Solutions

• Generate a Solultion

• Explore Solutions

• Defining the Problem

• Testing and Evaluation

After a solution has been tested and evaluated, the process can be repeated to solve unintended problems or to enhance the current solution.

• Brainstorm Solutions

• Generate a Solultion

• Explore Solutions

• Refining the Problem

• Testing and Evaluation