The Steps in the Design Process
Vocabulary
Product, Process, System, or Tool
Skype with Tyler
Miscellaneous
100
This is the the first step in the design process.
What is identify a problem
100
This is any designed system, product, or process that people use to solve problems
Technology
100
A cell phone
Product
100
Where does Tyler work?
Cummins in Southern Indiana
100
Anna and Julio have designed and built a model plane. They want to find out how quickly it can fly. Which will be most helpful to them? Clock and scale; scale and thermometer; scale and measuring tape; measuring tape and clock
Measuring tape and clock
200
What is the second step in the design process?
To brainstorm, design, and build a prototype.
200
This is an original or test model on which a real product is based.
Prototype
200
Filling jugs of milk
Process
200
How long was Tyler's longest project?
Eight Years
200
What are some risks of having video games?
Miss Zarick's discretion because there are multiple possible answers
300
The third step in the design process is to...
Test the prototype
300
This means to conceive something and prepare the plans and drawings for it to be built.
Design
300
Meters ticks, screwdrivers, and calculators
Tools
300
How does Tyler fit into the Engineering Design Process?
Everywhere; in all of the steps.
300
Tan designed a three-foot-tall wooden house for his kitten. Then he realized that the kitten could not scratch its claws against the smooth wooden walls. Tan decided to clue some carpeting on the outside of the kitten's house. What did Tan do? Make a plan; Test a prototype; Evaluated solutions; Communicated Results
Evaluated solutions
400
The fourth step is to...
Evaluate the results and make adjustments. This may mean starting back at step 2.
400
This is anything that helps people shape, build, or produce things to meet their needs.
Tool
400
Trains, railways, and safety signals at rail crossings all working together to move goods and people from place to place.
System
400
What types of models does Tyler use?
Computer models
400
Olivia and Diane designed two different toy cars. They made one prototype red and the other blue. The red car moved faster but the blue one traveled farther. To decide which prototype is best, what do Olivia and Diane need to review? Test data; Design goals; redesign process; brainstorm results
Design goals
500
Your prototype works and has successfully passed the tests. What do we do now?
Communicate our results.
500
This is the use of scientific and mathematical principles to develop something practical.
Engineering
500
Baking muffins
Process
500
Tyler said a good engineer is good at two things. What are they?
Math and Art
500
People from this famous TV show came to the Cummins plant to help design their own engine for their ship. Name the TV show.
Deadliest Catch
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