Engineering and Design

Vocabulary

100

The main job of an engineer is to __________

problems.

solve

200

An __________ is a type of scientist who designs,

builds, and tests things to solve a problem.

Engineer

300

After an engineer designs a solution, they need to

__________ and see if it works.

test

400

Engineers solve a __________ to help other people.

problem

500

An engineer will use drawings, sketches, and models to

__________ a solution to a problem.

design

Vocabulary Cont.

100

__________ is when you use math and science to

solve a problem.

Emgineering

200

Engineers need to __________ about things before

they can design a solution.

learn

300

After many tests, engineers will __________ the

results and compare the data they collected.

analyze

400

The first step in the engineering and design process is to _____ questions.

Ask

500

In order to save time and learn from past mistakes, engineers should conduct ______ before starting to design a project.

research

Engineering and Design Process

100

This step in the Engineering and Design Process is where you brainstorm many possible solutions. 

Imagine

200

This is the step in which you look at all the brainstormed solutions and figure out which one will solve your problem best.

Plan

300

This is the step in which you would build a prototype.

Design

400

After you build your prototype you must do this in order to see if it works. 

Test

500

This is the last stage in which you redesign your project and make adjustments. 

Improve

Constraints

100

You are asked to build a boat with a $100 budget. What is your constraint?

The budget of $100

200

You are asked to make a bridge using only toothpicks and tape. What is one constraint you are given?

Constraints are using only certain materials: toothpicks/tape

300

Your client asks you to design a bridge by October and says you have an unlimited budget. What is your constraint?

Time-the design is due in October.

400

You are asked to design a toy that is safe for children. What is one constraint you have?

It must be safe for children and it has to be a toy.

500

A client comes to you and asks you to design a car that goes on water and land but needs the plan in ten days. What are two constraints?

1. Car must go on water and land

2. Needs the car in ten days.

MISC

100

When you make a model of your design, this is called a _________.

Prototype

200

A ____________ is the answer to a problem.

solution

300

Guidelines or directions engineers must follow when they solve a problem. 

Constraints

400

The series of steps that result in a product is called the ________.

Design Process

500

Any designed system, product, or process that people use to solve problems is considered __________.

Technology