Exploring the Engineering Design Process through an Eggstronaut Mission

What is the main goal of the eggstronaut's next adventure?

• To find new life forms

• To safely land on a new planet

• To explore a new planet

• To build a spaceship

What is the first step in the Engineering Design Process?

• Brainstorming solutions

• Defining the problem

• Testing the prototype

• Conducting background research

Which of the following is NOT a source for background research?

• Watching TV shows

• Books in the library

• Internet searches

• Asking an expert

What is one of the common solutions found for protecting objects from breaking?

• Using metal containers

• Using packaging materials like foam

• Using wooden boxes

• Using plastic bags

Which of the following is a design criterion for the egg-drop lander?

• It must be expensive

• It must be lightweight

• It must be colorful

• It must be made of metal

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

• To finalize the design

• To communicate the results

• To come up with as many solutions as possible

• To test the prototype

What is a prototype?

• A final product

• A theoretical idea

• A working model of the solution

• A set of instructions

What is the main purpose of testing the prototype?

• To present it to the public

• To sell it

• To check if it meets the design criteria

• To see if it looks good

What is the process of making changes to the design based on test results called?

• Brainstorming

• Finalization

• Iteration

• Prototyping

What is the final step in the Engineering Design Process?

• Conducting background research

• Brainstorming solutions

• Communicating the results

• Testing the prototype