Vocabulary
collecting as many ideas as you can, however good you think they are
brainstorming
True/False: Both scientists and engineers see a problem and ask questions about it
TRUE
What is the first step of the Engineering Design Process?
Identify the problem
the process of giving up one quality or feature to gain a different quality or feature
technology is anything made by people that meets a ____________ or a _____________
need
want
the process of cutting down trees
deforestation
________________ conduct research and investigations to add to our knowledge
Scientists
True/False: Design solutions are usually perfect at first.
FALSE
How have seatbelts in cars changed from the 1950s?
They're required and have 2 straps for safety.
TRUE
the process of moving sediment from one place to another
erosion
_________________ focus on solving problems or achieving goals
Engineers
Time and Money are typically considered_______.
(Hint: Criteria or Constraints)
constraints
What is the name of the negative change caused by cars that causes cities to get wider as people move further away from the places they need to get to?
sprawl
True or False: trees are engineered
FALSE
a real world limit
constraint
Identify the solution for fixing the blurry images on the Hubble Space Telescope
Engineers used optics to design a "pair of glasses" for the hubble space telescope to correct the lens
What is the last step of the Engineering Design Process?
Share or Communicate results
Name a negative consequence of automobiles.
What might be a possible tradeoff for buying a car that is the coolest looking car on the planet?
Example: it costs more (less fancy = cost less)
criteria
Name one way that math is used in Science and Engineering
Examples: estimating materials/costs, analyzing data, measuring...
What is a working model that is used for testing?
prototype
Name a positive effect of improving automobile technology
Examples: people can travel farther, faster, more people can go in the vehicle at a time...
Name 1 criteria when building a brand new pool
Examples: hold water, made of cement, safety...