The Design Process Steps
Scenarios
Vocabulary
Scenarios 2
Surprise!
100
What is the first step of the design process?
Identify the need or problem
100

When Calvin was thinking of building a guinea pig cage, he was limited to $20 or less for the entire project. What is this an example of?

Constraints

100
An original design that is built for testing is called a...
Prototype
100

Kara has identified a need, what must she do next?

Brainstorm ideas

100

Before I was a teacher I was a(n)...

Preschool teacher

200
If a prototype works perfectly the first time, which steps of the design process can be skipped?
4. Make improvements and 5. Retest
200
Lucy has tested and redesigned her model car and found that it works perfectly. What should she do next?
Communicate the results
200

___________ is the application of science for practical purposes.

Technology

200
What car features in a prototype would help slow down global warming?
Running on electricity/not running on fossil fuels
200

What is 31 X 31?

961

300

What is the final step of the design process?

Communicate your results and present the solution

300
Jim has created a prototype for a paper airplane. His design flies for a few moments before crashing. What should Jim's next step be?
Redesign
300
Creating an exact copy is called...
Duplicating
300

In an engineering problem, what are constraints?

Any factors that limit or restrict a design

300

In what country did Halloween originate from?

Ireland

400
What are some ways to communicate results?
Talk with others, write down your results
400
After communicating the results of their experiment the researchers decide it is time to do what next?
Create a finished product
400
When engineers use their five senses to draw conclusions about something they are...
Observing
400

In an engineering problem, what is another name for project requirements (rules)?

Criteria

400

Which gas makes up most of the air we breathe?

Nitrogen

500

When Calvin began crafting the guinea pig cage from the dresser, he realized his prototype did not fully meet the size requirements, so he and his mom went back and revised their plan. This is which step in the design process?

Redesign and Improve

500

Betty needs to open her soda without spilling it. What step of the design process has she performed?

Identifying a need/problem

500
The field of study that uses the design process is called what?
Engineering
500
After redesigning and retesting a prototype what step comes next?
Communicate results
500

Which organ is the heaviest?

Your skin

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