WorksheetsEngineering Design-U1-L1
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Amelia wants to design a helmet that is lighter and easier to strap on. The helmet should be snug but not feel tight or too loose. At what point should she focus on the importance of how tight or loose the helmet wil be?
building a prototype
recording data
identifying a need
setting design goals
Aiden is working on his design for a toy tank he wants it to shoot things out but wants it to be silent because Mom said no noise. At what point should he focus on the importance of how much sound it makes?
identifying a need
setting design goals
building a prototype
recording data
Alana wants to design a new backpack that can help hold her lunch too and keep it cold but not get her papers wet. At what point in the design process should she focus on the importance of keeping all her materials in the backpack dry?
setting design goals
identifying a need
building a prototype
recording a data
Roger has a big bike that keeps falling over when he uses the kickstand on the sidewalk. He wants to make a new type of kickstand that will help keep his bike up and not fall. What is the first step Roger should take in the design process?
build a prototype
build the design
think of a solution
identify the problem
Aldrek really likes bananas but he doesn't like that they get brown so fast. He decides he wants to make a type of bag or container that will help keep his fruit and bananas fresh. What is the first step Aldrek should take in the design process? There may be more than one answer.
think of a solution
build a prototype
identify the problem
identify a need for this
Jesus likes his new shoes but the shoe laces keep untying and he trips on them or someone steps on them. He wants to design a new type of shoe lace that will stay tied. What is the first step in the design process?
build a prototype
build the design
think of a solution
Identify the problem or need
Alyssa want to design and build a new baby spoon that has a handle on it for her baby sister. It should help her hold on to it when she eats. One important criterion was that it should be safe for her sister to put in her mouth. Which idea would best help her meet her design goal.
make it with lightweight wood
make it with clay or playdough
make it with lightweight plastic
make it with a heavy metal
Jesus wants to design and build shoe laces that do not untie and cause him to trip. Which idea would best help him meet his goal
Luke's Company has decided to design a new type of hat. Which of these should his company do first?
build a prototype of the hat
test the design of the new hat
identify a need for a new hat
evaluate the new hat design
Hailey's necklace is driving her crazy, the clasp keeps breaking. She decides she is going to design a new type of clasp. Which of these steps should she do first.
build a prototype of her design, that's better than hers
design a new clasp that has a locking clasp
test the design of her new clasp to see if it stays locked
identify if there is a need for a new clasp, research if a locking clasp already exists.
Eileen lives in a house with lots of plants & flowers and will soon be taking a long trip. Eileen designs a system that waters the flowers in her house by itself. Which list of criteria did she use?
It waters 1 plant, 3 times a day
It waters all the plants, 3 times a day
It waters all the plants, once a day
It waters all the plants, once a month
Victor has designed a new backpack that is more comfortable then his old one especially the straps. Which list of criteria should he use?
bulky thick straps, heavy material, no padding
thin lightweight straps, heavy material
thin padded lightweight straps, padding on back, thin, strong fabric
thick strong straps, no padding, thin fabric
Isabella & Sofia are designing a new scooter. Identify one criterion the design should meet.
must have a steering wheel so the rider can make turns
must have brakes so the rider doesn't crash
must have a seat so the rider can sit down
must ride smoothly so the rider can easily ride it
