The Design Process
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Problem Solving
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the first step

finding a problem

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A way of letting people know about a design

communicate

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What is an advantage of working with a partner to improve a design?

you have new/different ideas to think about and consider

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The neighbors were building a tree house for their kids. They had a ladder, door, 2 windows and walls. What are they missing to protect from weather/sun?

a roof.

100

Which technology can transport people the farthest distance in the shortest amount of time?

Bicycle, car, scooter, jet?

jet

200

the last step

communicating results

200

anything that people make or do that changes the natural world and it meets people's needs and wants.

technology

200
When designing a bridge, made of paper, between 2 blocks, you test it and see that it collapses when weight is added to it. You then decide to add support underneath it by using popsicle sticks. Which design process step is this?

Redesign.

200

Engineers designed plans to make washers and dryers. What problems were they solving?

how to save time for people who need to clean and dry their clothes.

200

Which of the following is NOT technology at a bus station? bus driver, bus, clock, ticket 

bus driver

300

the second step

planning and building

300

The outcome of the design process

solution 

300

When you add more support to something you design, such as a bridge, how does this improve your design?

makes the bridge stronger

300

What is the MAIN goal of the design process?

to find solutions to problems

300

Put these types of transportation in order from the most recent to the oldest..

horse and wagon, electric car, Ford model t

electric car, Ford Model T, horse and wagon.


400

step 4

redesigning

400

The steps engineers follow to solve problems.

process
400

What is the main reason for drawing a plan before you start making something?

to show the details of the plan

400

What materials would you NOT use to build a tree house?

metal, cardboard (anything too heavy, or too light)

400

Give me two kinds of technology and how they improve society.

answers will vary

500

step 3

testing and improving

500

A plan for a solution that may use many drawings.

design

500
You and your family are going to the beach tomorrow. It is supposed to be sunny and very hot. What are three examples of technology you could use while you're at the beach?

sunglasses, sunscreen, umbrella, swimsuit, beach chair, floaties, sand toys, hat, etc.

500

Jake planned and made a bowl for his cat to use to eat his food. He puts the bowl out for his cat to eat out of but the cat can't reach the food. What step will Jake do next in the design process?

redesign.

500

How have phones changed over time?

How have cameras changed over time?

Phones used to have rotary dials, they were connected to the wall. Now they are handheld without wires. They have cameras and games.

Cameras used to have film that would only hold 20 images and now they can store hundreds of images and can be deleted.

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