Scientific Method
Step 1 of the scientific method
Observe and Question
Farming
Agricultural
Agriculturalist who focused on soil chemistry, discovering that rotating crops with peanuts and sweet potatoes returned nitrogen to the soil, leading to greater crop growth.
George Washington Carver
Step 1 of the Engineering design process
Identify a problem or need
The application of science and mathematics
Engineering
Step 2
Form a hypothesis
Computers
Software
Chinese American Physicist, developed a process to enrich uranium for nuclear reactions.
Chien-Shiung Wu
Step 2 of the engineering design process
Research information
A pattern in nature
Scientific Law
Step 3
Plan and test
Mechanical
NASA's First Black Female engineer.
Mary W. Jackson
Step 3 of the engineering design process
Design solutions
an explanation of observations or events based on knowledge gained from many observations and investigations
Scientific Theory
Step 4
Analyze
Helmets, protective gear
Health and Safety
Argentinian Biochemist, known for his research in monoclonal antibodies
Cesar Milstein
Step 4 of the engineering design process
Construct a prototype
A model that is used to test a design
Prototype
Step 5 and 6
Analyze and Communicate
Medical
Bioengineering
"For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction."
Isaac Newton
Final Step of the Engineering design process
Communicate the results
Limitations put on the design of the solution
Constraints