Engineering Design Process Vocabulary

The use of scientific, mathematics, and

design principles to solve problems.

• Engineering

• Design Criteria

• Research

• Hazel the Guinea Pig

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The first step of the engineering design

process, which defines the purpose,

criteria, and constraints of an

engineering solution.

• Engineering

• Defining the Problem

• Research

• Buster the Bunny

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The gathering of information about

ideas related to an engineering solution.

• Engineering

• Defining the Problem

• Research

• Mrs. Pizza

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The limitations placed on an

engineering solution.

• Defining the Problem

• Design Constraints

• Optimizing Design Solutions

• Design Criteria

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The requirements for success of an

engineering solution.

• Defining the Problem

• Design Constraints

• Optimizing Design Solutions

• Design Criteria

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The continual process of testing and

improving a design solution.

• Defining the Problem

• Design Constraints

• Optimizing Design Solutions

• Design Criteria

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Engineers who solve design problems

using their knowledge of math and

physics to develop solutions such as

the mechanical systems in robots, cars,

and airplanes.

• Mechanical Engineers

• Civil Engineers

• Electrical Engineers

• Chemical Engineers

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Engineers who solve design problems

using their knowledge of the physical

and natural environment to develop

solutions such as constructing roads,

airports, and bridges.

• Mechanical Engineers

• Civil Engineers

• Electrical Engineers

• Chemical Engineers

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Engineers who solve design problems

using their knowledge of electricity and

electric currents to develop solutions

such as electrical circuits in robots,

cars, and computers.

• Mechanical Engineers

• Civil Engineers

• Electrical Engineers

• Chemical Engineers

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Engineers who solve design problems

using their knowledge of chemistry and

chemical reactions to develop solutions

such as new fuels, medicine, and new

materials.

• Mechanical Engineers

• Civil Engineers

• Electrical Engineers

• Chemical Engineers

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