4th Grade: Engineering Design Process Review Flashcard

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What is the Engineering Design Process?

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A series of steps that engineers use to design and create solutions to problems.

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What should you do if your design does not work?

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Think about ways to improve it.

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What is the first step in the Engineering Design Process?

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Identify the problem that needs to be solved.

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What does it mean to test a design?

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To try out the design to see if it works as intended.

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Why is it important to keep good notes during the design process?

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To track changes and improvements made to the design.

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What is a prototype?

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An early model of a product used to test and improve the design.

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What does it mean to communicate in the design process?

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To share ideas, results, and feedback with others.

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What is the purpose of planning in the Engineering Design Process?

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To outline the steps and materials needed to create a solution.

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What should you do after testing your design?

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Analyze the results and make improvements if necessary.

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What is an example of a tool used in engineering?

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A ruler, which helps measure lengths accurately.