Solving Engineering Challenges with Jessi

The video introduces the concept of engineering as a problem-solving discipline. It explains the steps engineers take: asking questions, imagining solutions, creating models, and improving designs. A practical example of designing a back scratcher is used to illustrate these steps, encouraging viewers to think like engineers.

What is the primary role of an engineer?

• To paint pictures

• To build houses

• To solve problems

• To teach students

What is a solution in engineering terms?

• A guess

• A question

• A problem

• A method to solve a problem

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps engineers follow?

• Guess

• Imagine

• Create

• Ask

What is the first step in the engineering process?

• Create

• Imagine

• Ask

• Improve

What do engineers do during the 'imagine' step?

• Test solutions

• Think of many solutions

• Ask questions

• Build models

What is a model in the context of engineering?

• A guess

• A real-life object

• A smaller or simpler version of something

• A drawing

Why do engineers create models?

• To save time and money

• To make guesses

• To ask questions

• To solve problems

What do engineers do if their initial idea does not work?

• Give up

• Use parts of the idea that worked

• Ignore the problem

• Ask more questions

What is the problem that needs solving in the example given?

• Crossing a river

• Building a bridge

• Designing a car

• Reaching an itchy spot on the back

What materials were found to help solve the itchy back problem?

• Plastic bricks and glue

• Rulers, modeling dough, and a plastic fork

• Paper and scissors

• Wood and nails