Engineering
Engineering continued
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
100

step 1

define the problem

100

step 6

improve prototype

100

The action of changing place or position

Motion 

100

to generate creative ideas quickly, usually for

problem solving.

brainstorm

100

to convey information

communicate

200

step 2

do background research

200

step 7

share results

200

 a push or pull that acts on an object

force

200

things helpful in forming a conclusion or

judgement.

evidence

200

the force that opposes motion between two

surfaces that are touching each other.

friction

300

step 3

brainstorm solutions

300

The engineering design process is cyclical (True/False)

true

300

The tendency of an object to resist any change in

motion.

inertia

300

a plan for the construction of an object or system

design

300

the energy that is stored; often referred to

as energy of opposition

potential energy

400

step 4

build a prototype

400

Engineers solve problems for stakeholders (true/false)

true

400

using 1 or more of your senses to gather

information; gather facts.

observing 

400

to judge or determine the significance, worth, or

quality of access

evaluate

400

the natural force that draws objects toward the

center of a celestial body.

gravity

500

step 5

test prototype

500
One type of engineer does all engineering (true/false)

false

500

explaining or interpreting the things you observe

inferring 

500

The original or model on which something is

based or formed.

prototype

500

the energy an object has while it is in motion.

kinetic energy