Vocab
Anything that helps people shape, build, or produce things to meet their needs is called...
a tool
A meterstick, screwdriver and a pencil can all be grouped how?
As tools
The use of scientific and mathematical principles to develop something practical is called
engineering
A cell phone can be classified as a
tool
a series of steps used to achieve a goal or make a product us called
Process
To test a new type of egg carton that would protest eggs better, what is the first thing that is needed to be done?
Identify the problem
What is another would for prototype?
Model
prototype
Tammy designed a three-foot-tall wooden house for her kitten. Then she realized that the kitten could not scratch its claws against the smooth wooden walls. Tammy decided to glue some carpeting on the outside of the kitten's house. What did Tammy do?
Evaluated solutions
What does it mean to brainstorm solutions?
Think of possible outcomes for a design
Which is a risk of technology?
-Cell phones cause air pollution
-Dishwashers cause disease
-Computers cause less exercise
Computers cause less exercise
Anything that is made to meet a need or desire
What should an engineer do AFTER testing a prototype?
Evaluate the design and communicate to others
a design system, product, or process that people use to solve problems is called
technology
Name 3 benefits of vehicles
-travel
-food delivery
-bus and transportation
-anything else that is reasonable
Tools, parts, and processes that work together form a
designed system
Why should an engineer build a prototype?
To make sure the model works before building and wasting money
To conceive of something and prepare the plans and drawing for it to be built
design
Name 3 risks of vehicles
- pollution
-accidents
-traffic
-anything else that is reasonable