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Hey there, future engineer! Can you tell us what the very first step in the Enginnering Design Process is? Is it ( (a) )?
Problem
The question that needs to be considered, answered, or solved.
Research
To gather information about your problem.
Brainstorm
To develop multiple solutions.
Solution
The answer to a problem of the explanation for something.
Prorotype
Making a test model that contains only the important design features.
Test
Seeing if the solution works.
Communicate
To share information with others, discuss.
Redesign
To make a revision or change to your original design.
Constraint
Challenges that may get in the way of the solution.
Criteria
What needs to be done to solve the problem.
Scenario
The description of the Problem
Ready for a brain teaser? Can you identify an example of iterative testing from the following options?
A dedicated scientist who records the same data every single day
Kanye West, putting his heart and soul into designing a unique pair of shoes
Thomas Edison, the persistent inventor, who designed over 3000 lightbulbs before finally creating the perfect one
A school of sardines, all swimming harmoniously in the same direction
Imagine you're an engineer with a magic wand! What could you do with the engineering design process?
Design cool physical products
Design amazing processes
Improve existing inventions and make them even better
All of the above, because you're a super engineer!
Imagine you're living in the 19th century. The invention of the railroad was the ___________ to the ______________ of slow long-distance travel. What do you think it was?
Obstacle; goal
Solution; problem
Question; answer
Response; lack
Imagine you're Thomas Edison! What would you use the engineering design process for?
Invent a safer alternative to candles - no more burnt fingers!
Improve an existing light bulb design - let there be light!
Demonstrate the danger of electric lamps - safety first!
Replace light bulbs with electric lamps - out with the old, in with the new!
Imagine you're a rocket scientist! One ___________ you'd definitely consider in all your rocket designs is the ability to withstand extreme heat. What would you call this?
Criterion
Constraint
Prototype
Iteration
Imagine you're a top-notch designer tasked with creating a transparent water bottle that can hold a minimum of 16 ounces. Can you identify a constraint on your design?
The bottle must be capable of holding at least 16 ounces
The bottle must be crafted from a clear material
The bottle's production cost must not exceed 10 cents
The bottle's label can be of any color you fancy
Imagine you're a scientist in a lab. How would you describe a prototype?
Is it a sudden burst of inspiration?
Could it be an abstract design?
Or is it a work in progress?
Maybe it's a final product?
Imagine you're an engineer designing a new helmet. At which step of the engineering design process would you gleefully drop your helmet prototype from a height, just to see what happens?
When you're letting your imagination run wild with ideas
While you're meticulously planning out your design
Right after you've created your first prototype
During the thrilling testing phase
Imagine you're an engineer and you've just created a prototype, but it's flawed. This situation is considered a(n) ______________ in the thrilling world of the engineering design process. What do you think?
A total failure of the process
A rare occurrence that hardly ever happens
An argument against the process
A normal part of the journey towards perfection
What do you have to do before building "a prototype"? Select all that apply
Define the problem
Do a research
Communicate results
Specify requirements
Brainstorm, Evaluate & choose
Imagine you're the captain of a spaceship and you need to brainstorm with your crew. Why do you think it's crucial to include everyone in the brainstorming process?
More ideas are uncovered, like discovering new galaxies
Different backgrounds will allow for different ideas to take shape, like an alien's perspective
It creates ownership of all members on a team, like a well-functioning spaceship crew
All of the above
Can you spot if the diagram is nailing the sequence of the Engineering process just right?
YES, absolutely!
NO, not quite.
I'm not sure.
Ready for a brain teaser? Here it goes:
Why do you think we have an engineering design process?
Is it to develop the most successful engineering product?
Or maybe to complete a scientific experiment?
Could it be because it’s the law of engineering?
Or perhaps the products will sell for more money?
Imagine you're an engineer working on a groundbreaking project. What would be the final step in your engineering design process?
Defining what the problem is
Coming up with possible solutions
Sharing your results with the world
Researching existing solutions
Imagine you're an engineer! Your job is to design and build cool stuff to solve _____. What would that be?
riddles
puzzles
crosswords
problems
Hey there, future engineer! Can you tell us what we call the series of steps that engineers follow when they're solving problems? It's called _____
the engineering method
the engineering process
the engineering problem
the scientific method
Imagine you're a detective on a mission. The first thing you have to do before you can crack a case is _____
define the case
sketch out your strategy
build a crime scene replica
test your hypothesis
Imagine you're a detective and you've just cracked a big case. What's your next move? You need to _____
do your research
design your solution
build a prototype
test your solution
Imagine you're a designer. You've just come up with a brilliant idea, but before you go full steam ahead, you want to test it out. What would you call this simple model?
A blob of protoplasm
An ancient archetype
A handy prototype
A tiny proton
Imagine you're an engineer! To ensure your invention works just as you envisioned, what crucial step must you take?
Dive deep into research
Sketch out your innovative design
Clearly define the problem you're solving
Put your creation to the test
Imagine you're a world-renowned kite designer, tasked with creating an unbreakable kite. After countless hours of research, you've come up with several innovative designs and finally chosen the one you believe is the best. What would be your next two steps in this exciting design process?
Construct a mini version of your kite and put it to the test
Immediately start building and finishing full-sized kites
Secure a patent for your design and start selling it
Analyze your solutions and share your findings
Build a prototype and dive back into research
Pop Quiz! True or False: The world is filled with a variety of Engineers, each specializing in different fields.
True
False
Imagine you're a Mechanical Engineer, you've just finished working on a super cool car. What's the next exciting project you might dive into?
Creating a new shade of Paint
Designing a sturdy Bridge
Building a high-speed Computer
Engineering a speedy Bicycle
Imagine you're a Chemical Engineer, stirring up magical mixtures to create new formulas, like a super sticky glue. What other exciting concoctions could you be working on?
Whipping up a batch of vibrant paint
Building a sturdy bridge
Designing a high-tech computer
Assembling a speedy bicycle
Hey future Civil Engineers! You know you'll be designing awesome buildings, but can you guess what else you might get to create?
Will you be mixing up some colorful paint?
Or maybe constructing a sturdy bridge?
How about programming a super-fast computer?
Or even designing a sleek, speedy bicycle?
Imagine you're a Software Engineer, coding away to create the next big video game. But wait, there's more to Software Engineering than just games! Can you guess what else you might be working on?
Creating the next Picasso with Paint
Designing a sturdy Bridge
Building a super-fast Computer
Inventing a new type of Bicycle
Imagine you're a brilliant inventor, and you've just come up with a groundbreaking design. But wait! How can you be sure it will work in real world conditions? What's the next step you should take?
Should you just ask someone?
Maybe just imagine it working?
Should you plan more?
Or should you build a model or prototype?
Imagine you're a scientist in a high-tech lab. During which step of the Design Process would you play around with your shiny new prototype under controlled conditions and jot down your observations?
Test and Evaluate
Imagine
Improve
Share Results
Imagine you're a designer and your initial blueprint doesn't quite hit the mark. You need to go back to the drawing board and tweak your plan. Can you guess which step of the Design Process this is part of?
The 'Create' Step
The 'Improve' Step
The 'Ask' Step
The 'Imagine' Step
Imagine you're a detective and you've just cracked a case! Now, what's the next step you need to take?
Dive into the world of research
Sketch out your master plan
Build a model of your solution
Put your solution to the ultimate test
Imagine you're in a room full of creative minds and you're tasked with generating a bunch of innovative ideas. What method would you use?
Brainstorming
Probability
Variable
Iterations
Ready for a brain teaser? Can you tell me what the Engineering Process is?
Is it a series of steps used to help solve problems or assist people who are facing challenges?
Or maybe it's a series of steps used to break things down that are working properly?
Could it be a series of questions that make you think harder about life?
Or is it the steps we use to do science things in class?
