POE Unit 1 Vocabulary

A systematic problem-solving strategy, with criteria and constraints, used to develop many possible solutions to solve a problem or satisfy human needs.

• Design Brief

• Defining a Problem

• Design Process

• Decision Matrix

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

A clear and concise identification and description of the design problem or opportunity.

• Design Brief

• Problem Statement

• Design Process

• Decision Matrix

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

A list of specific, concise, and measurable design requirements that describe what the design solution must do to meet the needs of stakeholders and be successful.

• Design Brief

• Problem Statement

• Criteria

• Constraints

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

The limits on the design and production of a product, expressed with specific, measurable values. These might include time constraints, budget, codes, safety, or physical attributes (size, weight, color).

• Design Brief

• Problem Statement

• Criteria

• Constraints

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

The action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an objectively explicit manner.

• Empathy

• Problem Statement

• Design Process

• Decision Matrix

Statement that describes the anticipated design effort to address the needs of stakeholders and problem statement.

• Design Statement

• Problem Statement

• Design Process

• Decision Matrix

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

A tool used to compare potential design solutions against one another and provide evidence to help make a design decision.

• Design Statement

• Problem Statement

• Design Process

• Decision Matrix

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

A group technique for solving problems, generating ideas, stimulating creative thinking, etc., by unrestrained spontaneous participation in discussion.

• Design Statement

• Problem Statement

• Brain Storming

• Decision Matrix

A balancing of factors, all of which are not attainable at the same time.

• Trade-Off

• Criteria

• Brain Storming

• Constraint

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

A graphical representation of an idea that can quickly communicate design intent and details.

• Trade-Off

• Concept Sketch

• Prototype

• Constraint