Technology and Science
The study of the natural world.
What is science?
Limitations.
What are constraints?
New ways of doing things that are more efficient or enjoyable.
What does thinking creatively lead to?
Identifying a need for a new or improved product or technology.
What is the first step in the engineering design process?
The application of science for practical purposes.
What is technology?
The act of giving up one advantage to keep another.
What is a trade-off?
It helps to organize, design, and plan complex projects.
How does technology help engineers work?
Engineers work in teams to brainstorm solutions.
What is the second step in the engineering design process?
It can include products, processes, and systems.
What are some things that technology includes?
A test model of a product.
What is a prototype?
It helps them to combine scientific knowledge and make predictions.
How does science help engineers work?
A prototype is made, tested, and revised.
What do you do after a plan of action is chosen?
The method used to develop new technology.
What is the engineering design process?
You have to consider the constraints and requirements.
What do you have to consider during the engineering design process?
It means thinking in an organized way and paying close attention to details.
What does thinking methodically mean?
They always limit the options for change.
What do constraints limit throughout the process?