The Engineering Design Process
What is step 1 of the engineering design where you figure out what needs to be solved?
Ask or identify the problem
This engineer designs bridges, roads, and tall buildings.
What is the name of an electronic machine that takes data as instructions and can also give you information
computer
The name of the limits on an engineering project
constraints
Anything created by humans to solve a problem or to make life easier is called....?
Technology
What is the name of a quick drawing or sketch of your idea before you build?
plan or design
This engineer writes code and designs apps or programs for computers.
A software engineer
A computer mouse
A criteria
This thing is used every day. It is a practical, long-lasting item used to help us see. Fun fact: it was invented by Thomas Edison.
The lightbulb
what is the name of the test model or early version of a design used to test an idea?
This engineer designs airplanes, rockets, and spacecraft.
Aerospace engineer
What is the name of a high-tech machine that can print 3D physical objects layer-by-layer from a computer design?
a 3D printer
What could be a constraint of building a bridge out of popsicle sticks instead of steel?
-it could fall
-it could break
-it wouldn't stay up
Alexander Graham Bell famously patented this communication device. Now it even exists in a portable form!
Telephone
What engineers do when their design fails or needs improvement
redesign or modify (improve, do again, do a new one)
This engineer works with circuits, wires, and power grids.
Electrical Engineer
The name of a giant global network that connects computers all over the world so they can share information.
The internet
What is a criteria of building a bridge prototype out of popscicle sticks?
- It needs to be able to carry weight
-It needs the proper materials to work (glue, strong sticks etc)
An umbrella
What is the phase called when engineers test their prototype to see if it works as expected?
Evaluate or test
This engineer designs medical devices, artificial limbs, or tools to help doctors save lives.
Biomedical Engineer
The name of a machine (any kind) designed to carry out complex tasks automatically, like cleaning a floor or working in a factory.
a robot
Scenario: You need to design a prototype for a solar-powered toy car.
Give me one criteria and one constraint for this scenario.
Criteria:
-The car has to be able to move forward under the sunlight
-Solar panels have to be able to power the motor
-The car has to be sturdy or strong
Constraints:
-You can only use the materials that are given to you
-time
This structure was designed by engineers to help cars, trains and people cross over water, roads or canyons.
A bridge