Introducing the Engineering Design Process

What is the third step in the Engineering Design process?

• Test it out

• Follow the plan

• Choose the best idea

• Make a plan

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What is the fourth step in the Engineering Design Process?

• Create: follow the plan and test it

• Discuss what can work better

• Make a plan and draw a diagram

• Identify the problem

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What's the fifth step in the Engineering Design process?

• Identify your constraints

• Discuss what can work better and improve your design

• Gather your needed materials

• Follow the plan and test it out

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A tire company is creating a new tire for a motorcycle to drive off-road in sandy and rocky conditions as well as on roads. Engineers developed three different tread patterns. Based on the engineering design process, the next step the company should take is to:

• Send out a questionnaire about tires to the public

• Select which tread design will be best

• Research the properties of rubber

• See which tire is the most expensive

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Rob and his team have been chosen to build a wind turbine at a local ski resort that needs to generate electrical energy and withstand the harsh environment of the mountains. Rob and his team have done their research on the problem. What would be the next step for the team?

• Create a prototype of the wind turbine

• Develop possible solutions(s) for the turbine and how it will fit the criteria needed

• Test the wind turbine on the mountains during the harsh winter months

• Redesign a new solution for this turbine

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Students have a box of ice pops to take to their soccer game to sell on a hot day. The students know they need a device to keep the ice pops from melting for 3 hours. They have a $15 budget. Which step of the engineering design process does this demonstrate?

• Identify the problem

• Test and evaluate

• Redesign

• Develop possible solutions

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In which step do you answer the question "Is the problem worth solving?"

• Present a Solution/Ask

• Design Brief/Plan

• Identify a Problem/Imagine

• Generate a Solution/Create

Brian is trying to create a motorized scooter for his engineering design project. Which of the following should he do during his research step?

• Look up current scooter design online

• Ask professionals who work at the local scooter shop

• Read the instruction manuals for other scooters

• All of the above

Which step might be included when defining the problem?

• Listing criteria and constraints

• Research

• Testing a prototype

• Brainstorming

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Which step might be included when developing solutions?

• Listing criteria and constraints

• Drawing models

• Testing a prototype

• Defining the problem

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