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WorksheetsWeek 3 Engineering Design Process
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 19mins
engineering:
using science to find solutions to everyday problems
a cycle of steps that engineers take to find the best possible solution to a problem
the object that you make to solve the problem
engineering design process:
using science to find solutions to everyday problems
a cycle of steps that engineers take to find the best possible solution to a problem
the object that you make to solve the problem
Engineers always work alone.
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Product
using science to find solutions to everyday problems
a cycle of steps that engineers take to find the best possible solution to a problem
the object that you make to solve the problem
What is the purpose of the “Improve” step in the engineering design process?
a. to build a product
b. to design a good plan
c. to make a product better
d. to ask open-ended questions
Match each engineering design step to its purpose.
Imagine
brainstorm ideas for the product
build the product
draw and label the design for the product
gather data about how the product works
Match each engineering design step to its purpose.
Create
brainstorm ideas for the product
build the product
draw and label the design for the product
gather data about how the product works
Match each engineering design step to its purpose.
Plan
brainstorm ideas for the product
build the product
draw and label the design for the product
gather data about how the product works
Match each engineering design step to its purpose.
Test
brainstorm ideas for the product
build the product
draw and label the design for the product
gather data about how the product works
What is one purpose of the “Ask” step?
a. to test whether the product works
b. to sell the product for more money
c. to reflect on how the group worked
d. to discover if there is already a solution
Why is it important to think about materials in the “Imagine” step?
a. to decide which material will work best
b. to gather data on how the product works
c. to figure out if the materials are all the same
d. to avoid arguments between group members
What do engineers do?
a. grow food
b. enforce laws
c. heal patients
d. solve problems
Which cycle helps engineers solve problems?
a. water cycle
b. scientific method
c. engineering design process
d. product development cycle
What is a problem?
a. something that goes wrong
b. something that always works
c. something that gets better over time
d. something that doesn’t need to be fixed
After identifying the problem, what is the first step in the engineering design process?
a. Make a plan.
b. Ask questions.
c. Pick a problem.
d. Choose a solution.
What is one reason why engineers research?
a. to find more problems
b. to ask better questions
c. to learn about the process
d. to investigate other solutions
Which question is especially important to ask during the first step of the engineering design process?
a. Why do we have to do this project?
b. How can I get credit for the solution?
c. Have others tried to solve the problem?
d. Why is science and engineering so hard?
Which question is especially important to ask during the first step of the engineering design process?
a. Why do we have to do this project?
b. How can I get credit for the solution?
c. Have others tried to solve the problem?
d. Why is science and engineering so hard?
What is the second step in the engineering design process?
a. Ask
b. Imagine
c. Plan
d. Research
What does it mean to imagine in engineering?
a. write fictional narratives
b. brainstorm creative ideas
c. think of imaginary animals
d. discover unknown materials
How are materials used during the “Imagine” step of the engineering design process?
a. to build a prototype
b. to test their properties
c. to examine the device
d. to present the final solution
What is the third step in the engineering design process?
a. Ask
b. Create
c. Explore
d. Plan
Which plan should be chosen?
a. the best solution
b. the easiest solution
c. the cheapest solution
d. the most popular solution
What should happen during the “Plan” step of the engineering design process?
a. arguing
b. building
c. drawing
d. testing
What is the fourth step of the engineering design process?
a. Create
b. Improve
c. Plan
d. Test
What is the fourth step of the engineering design process?
a. Create
b. Improve
c. Plan
d. Test
What should happen during the “Create” step of the engineering design process?
a. Stick to the plan.
b. Create anything.
c. Work individually.
d. Ignore others’ ideas
How should a group work? a. Everyone participates equally. b. Argue about the product plan. c. One person does all of the work. d. Waste and disrespect the materials.
a. Everyone participates equally.
b. Argue about the product plan.
c. One person does all of the work.
d. Waste and disrespect the materials.
What is the fifth step in the engineering design process?
a. Create
b. Explore
c. Plan
d. Test
What is NOT a good way to record data during the “Test” step of the engineering design process?
a. making a graph
b. creating a chart
c. writing in your notebook
d. memorizing observations
What should you do after collecting data?
a. Create a plan.
b. Ignore the data.
c. Build a prototype.
d. Evaluate the data.
When are improvements made to the solution?
a. before creating a plan
b. after testing the solution
c. after sharing with others
d. before researching solutions.
During the “Improve” step, what step in the engineering design process do you return to?
a. Imagine
b. Test
c. Plan
d. Create
During the “Improve” step, what step in the engineering design process do you return to?
a. Imagine
b. Test
c. Plan
d. Create
What should you do first after the product is improved?
a. Sell the product.
b. Gather materials.
c. Research solutions.
d. Test the improvements.
What should happen after all of the steps in the engineering design process are completed?
a. challenge
b. collaborate
c. communicate
d. create
Which of the following questions is NOT important to answer during reflection?
a. What went well?
b. What didn’t go well?
c. Is your design better than others?
d. What would you have done differently?
3. What is the first part of communication in the engineering design process? a
a. Reflect.
b. Tell others.
c. Take a picture.
d. Make a poster.
