Engineering Design Process
The steps an engineer takes to create a new piece of technology
What is the engineering design process?
structural engineer
This is a word that describes when like poles are brought close together. Example: N+N and S+S
What is repel?
This is who/what creates technology.
What are humans/people
When a liquid evaporates, what state of matter does it become?
BONUS: give an example for +100 points
gas
answer will vary
This step would probably be considered the most creative step, it involves making multiple designs and doing some simple tests.
What is creating a prototype?
This is a natural disaster that takes places along fault lines. When the Earth's tectonic plates shift....this is what happens
What is an earthquake
This is what you call the ends of a magnet.
What are poles?
This is something designed by people to solve a problem or meet a need
What is technology?
What kind of dog does Mrs. Sullivan have?
Golden retreiver
This step is will show you if your prototype is successful or needs to be redesigned
What is testing
This is the slow process of when land can be taken away by water, ice, wind, or gravity. We witness this happen in our river and beach models.
What is erosion?
True or false: A magnet will attract to any metal surface.
+100 bonus points each: Name the types of metal that are magnetic.
False.
+100:
Name an item that is NOT technology.
**common answers will be eliminated**
answers will vary
Which states are not touching any other states in The United states? (hint there are 2)
Hawaii and Alaska
This step is a thoughtful step and can involve data and graphs. It is usually comparing the outcomes of the tests and considering which designs met the criteria the best.
What is evaluating results?
This is a disaster that occurs naturally. Examples include earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes...
What is a natural disaster
This is a type of train only found in Asia that moves with the force of magnets.
What is the Maglev Train
Which is an example of technology?
*common answers will be eliminated*
answers will vary
Name Michican's capital
Lansing, MI
The final step in the design cycle meant to inform scientists who are asking the same questions you scientists are.
What is sharing results?
Massachusetts experiences earthquakes but thankfully they tend to be harmless compared to earthquakes in California. Why is this?
CA is located along a fault line/tectonic plate. MA is not as close to one.
what is a force?
True or false: technology can be improved.
true.
This is Mrs. Sullivan's favorite animal.
What are giraffes?