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WorksheetsInvention, Innovation, and the Design Process
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Lewis Latimer improved Thomas Edison's light bulb invention by creating a filament made of carbon that would last much longer. The improvement would be an example of __________ , also know as an upgrade.
Innovation
Invention
Prototyping
Manufacturing
Dr. Percy Spencer discovered the microwave by accident, also known as __________; while working at Raytheon. He noticed the microwaves from and active radar melted the chocolate in his pocket.
Technology
Engineering
Serendipity
Researching
While building a bridge in Mrs. Cottongim's class, she gives you a list of materials and a time limit. Mrs. Cottongim is setting a __________, which causes you to work within her set parameters.
Constraint
Criteria
Time Frame
Material List
When beginning a problem solving challenge in Mrs. Cottongim's class, you must first _________ or focus on the root of the problem.
Research Ideas
Make a model
Communicate Results
Define the Problem
While working on your Biotoxin Mitigation Challenge, you researched and brainstormed ideas before __________. During this step, you would create a materials list.
Select an Approach
Communicate the Results
Build a Prototype
Develop a Written Proposal
You have just come up with a new idea; you should apply for a ___________ to insure no one steals your idea before you can produce the product.
Utility Patent
Design Patent
Plant Patent
Direction Patent
When group members work together to __________, they are sharing ideas on how to solve a problem.
Prototype
Communicate
Brainstorm
Research
Most companies have a __________, which allows them to research consumer wants and design products or services to meet those wants.
Design Teams
Research Teams
Research and Design Teams
Collaboration Teams
Sarah __________ a new way of cleaning windows. Her idea is revolutionary because there is nothing else like it.
Designed
Innovated
Invented
Researched
When trying to obtain data about a new product, a company may create a __________ to ask consumers their thoughts on the product.
Test
Survey
Information Sheet
Instructions
