Engineering Process
A person who designs and builds things to solve specific problems
What is an engineer?
The process of learning about the natural world through observation and experimentation
What is science?
When solving problems, the series of steps that engineers follow is called
What is the engineering process?
The two types
What are simple and complex?
Someone who designs circuits, computer chips, and microwave ovens
What is an electrical engineer?
When testing a design does not work but allows you to learn from your mistakes
What is failure?
The moon landing took place in this year
What is 1969?
Solid objects that have length, width, and height
What are 3D objects?
There are this many types of simple machines
What is six?
The invention from Alexander Graham Bell that has evolved tremendously and we still use today
What is the telephone?
After your research is complete, this is where you
What is develop a possible solution?
The type of special device that NASA engineers constructed to explore Mars
What is a rover?
A type of simple machine that has two parts that turn together to allow the machine to turn, move, and/or rotate
What is a wheel and axle?
When two or more simple machines are used to make one machine it forms this type of machine
What is a complex machine?
Someone that designs and constructs planes and spacecraft
What is an aerospace engineer?
A simple model that lets you test our your design
What is a prototype?
The name of the Mars Rover that NASA created
What is Curiosity?
A type of object that allows you to fall slowly to the ground if engineered correctly
What is a parachute?
Fixed, movable, and combined are these types of a simple machine
What are pulleys?
Willis Carrier tested prototypes for years while inventing this type of technology we love especially during the summer season
What is air conditioning?
The correct order of the engineering process
What is identify the problem, research to find a solution, design, build, and test.
Ms. Danielle's favorite type of simple machine
What is a wheel and axle?
The type of flying mechanism Sabrina made out of a tent to allow her to fly safely over a canyon in one of the videos we watched
What is a hang glider?
When an inclined plane is wrapped around a certain object it forms this type of simple machine. It is often found jar lids and drill bits.
What is a screw?
The president of Yahoo is this type of engineer
What is software?