What is Engineering
Engineering is mainly about ______.
Solving problems, creating and designing things
What is the first step engineers take when solving a problem?
Find and define the problem
A push or pull that makes things move is called ______.
Force
Motion happens because of ______.
Forces
What does “sustainable” mean?
Using resources without running out or harming the earth
Which engineer builds things like bridges and roads?
Civil engineer
An engineered system has three parts: input, ______, and output.
Process
Which step is when engineers build and try out their idea?
Producing and implementing
Which force slows things down, like brakes on a bike?
Friction
Energy of movement is called ______.
Kinetic energy
What is PPE and why do engineers use it?
Personal Protective Equipment – to stay safe
Which engineer designs machines like cars or engines?
Mechanical engineer
Which of these is an engineered system: a robot vacuum or a tree?
Robot vacuum
Why do engineers test and evaluate their designs?
To check if it works and improve it
Which force keeps buildings on the ground?
Gravity
Stored energy, like in a stretched rubber band, is called ______.
Potential energy
Give one example of renewable (sustainable) energy.
Wind, solar, hydro/water
Which engineer works with computers and electronics?
Electrical or Computer engineer
What is an engineered system?
A human-made system with parts that work together to do a job
Put these steps in order: Plan, Test, Identify the problem, Build.
Identify → Plan → Build → Test
What type of force happens in stretched ropes or cables?
Tension
A wind turbine changes wind motion into ______.
Electricity
Why is sustainability important in engineering?
To protect the environment and make sure resources last
Which engineer designs life-saving machines like X-rays or MRI scanners?
Biomedical engineer
Give one example of how Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Peoples used engineering in the past.
Example: Fish traps, building shelters, using natural materials for tools
In your water tower project, name one step you had to do and explain why it was important.
Planning materials so the tower was strong
Why do engineers think about forces when building bridges?
To make sure they don’t break and can hold heavy loads
Name the four main forces that affect how planes fly.
Lift, Weight (gravity), Thrust, Drag
Name one problem with wind turbines.
They are noisy, need wind, can affect animals,expensive
What is the difference between a structural engineer and an environmental engineer?
Structural = makes buildings strong; Environmental = protects nature and resources