Class Basics
What is the required signature page students must return after reviewing the rules?
What is the safety contract?
Engineering is applying ____and _____ to solve problems.
What is science and math?
What is the first step of the design process?
What is ask (or identify the problem)?
Define "system" in your own words.
What is, a group of parts working together to preform a function?
Which branch designs bridges and highways?
What is Civil Engineering?
How many minutes are in a class period?
What is 52 minutes?
What is the difference between invention and innovation?
What is Invention is creating something new, Innovation is improving an existing idea?
What step involves brainstorming and sketching possible ideas?
What is Imagine (brainstorming or sketching ideas)?
What are the 5 main parts of a technological system?
What is input, process, output, feedback, and goal?
Which branch develops medical devices like prosthetics?
What is Biomedical Engineering?
What is to ensure the safety of students and equipment?
Give an example of a technology you use daily.
What is a cell phone? (Car, tablet, gaming system etc.)
In which step do you test and collect data about your solution?
What is test?
Which part of a system provides information for improvement?
What is feedback?
Which branch deals with energy, motors, and machines?
What is Mechanical Engineering?
Give one example of a soft skill and one example of a technical skill.
What is communication and maintenance?
What is the difference between science and engineering?
What is Science explains natural phenomena, engineering applies knowledge to create solutions.
Give one example of how you can improve your index card tower design?
What is...
Break down the system of a microwave into input, process, output, and feedback.
What is,
-Input = food & electricity
-Process = microwave radiation, heating
-Output = hot food
-Feedback = timer/beep when done
Which branch works with chemicals, fuels, and new materials?
What is Chemical Engineering?
What are two classroom expectations from the syllabus?
What is be respectful, and work together?
Explain why engineers need both creativity and problem-solving skills.
What is to generate new ideas and make them work in the real world.
Why is iteration important in the design process?
What is, it's important because designs fail or need improvement the first time?
Explain the difference between a system and a subsystem.
What is, a system is a whole thing, while a subsystem is a smaller system inside of it?
Which branch works with computer hardware and software?
What is Computer Engineering (or Software Engineering)?