What is Technology?
Is a wind-up toy technology?
Yes, it is man-made and solves the problem of being bored.
Technology solves a problem? True or false?
True. Technology solves a problem.
A engineer would develop better bubblegum.
Yes or No
Yes. An engineer can work to make something better, including gum.
The first step in the engineering design process is _____.
Ask.
What is the problem? What have others done to solve the problem?
This is an example of what step in the engineering design process?
We could make our assembly line work faster if we make the lever longer.
Improve. You are making a change to make the machine work faster.
Are shoes technology?
Yes, shoes are man-made and solve the problem of protecting our feet.
Technology is anything that solves a problem.
False, technology solves a problem but it has to be man-made to be considered technology.
An engineer designs ways to clean polluted air.
Yes or No
Yes, an engineer finds solutions to problems we have. Pollution is a problem an engineer can work to solve.
Imagine.
What are some solutions I could use?
This is an example of what step in the engineering design process?
Stella and Mary were building a small windmill together. The two of them attached the blades to the rotor and it began to spin.
Create. Stella and Mary are creating their design.
No, a volcano is nature made so it can not be technology.
An agricultural engineer solves problems with bridges.
False. An agricultural engineer solves problems for farmers.
An engineer installs cable television.
Yes or No
No. A engineer designs solutions and improves products. They do not install cable.
What is the third step in the engineering design process?
Plan.
Draw a diagram. List the materials you will need.
This is an example of what step in the engineering design process?
Shrey and Vincent are talking about how to make a hand pollinator. Shrey suggests using a pipe cleaner. Vincent thinks maybe a stick. They continue to think of ideas that might work.
Imagine. Shrey and Vincent are coming up with possible ideas.
Is a bonnet or a hat technology?
Yes, a bonnet or hat is man-made and solves the problem of sun getting in our eyes.
An engineer is a person that uses math, science, and creativity to solve problems.
True. An engineer gets creative with what they know about math and/or science and a problem to find a solution.
An engineer puts roofs on buildings.
Yes or No
No. An engineer might design better roofs but they do not put roofs on buildings.
What is the 4th step in the engineering design process?
Create.
Follow your plan. Create it. Test it out!
This is an example of what step in the engineering design process?
Regina and Cove are making this list:
What is the problem?
What have others done to solve this problem?
Ask. Regina and Cove are thinking about what the problem is and what others have done before they decide on a solution to try.
No, a flower is nature-made and is not technology.
Only engineers can use the engineering design process!
False, anyone can use the steps of the engineering design process to solve a problem.
An engineer creates waterproof material.
Yes. An engineer would create waterproof material. They would fix the problem of water leaking through and help us to stay dry.
What is the 5th step in the engineering design process?
Improve.
Figure out how you could make it better and test it again.
This is an example of what step in the engineering design process?
Wesley and Lochlin are working on a design. They draw a diagram and make a list of materials.
Plan. Wesley and Lochlin are making a plan to solve the problem so that they can create it.