A set of steps for developing products and processes that solve problems
design process
100
Knowledge, processes, and products that solve problems and make work easier
technology
100
What is the 2nd step of the design process?
Do research
100
What is the 3rd step of the design process?
Develop possible solutions
100
Give examples how robots act like people.
Similar movements
200
An artificial body part used to replace a missing body part
prosthetic limb
200
A tiny robot that can perform a variety of tasks inside the body
nanobot
200
What is the 8th step of the design process?
Evaluate and redesign
200
What is the 6th step of the design process?
Test the prototype
200
Name ways medical technology makes our lives better.
They help us maintain healthy, longer lives.
300
A person who designs new technologies
engineer
300
Give an example of a prosthetic limb and what it does.
a hand- fingers can hold things, such as apples, to be cut
an arm- it can bend at the elbow to throw a ball
a leg- it can help someone walk and run
300
What is the 4th step of the design process?
Choose one solution
300
What is the 5th step of the design process?
Design and construct the prototype
300
Name the 3 ways microchips made computers better.
More affordable, faster processing, and smaller size
400
An early version of a solution
prototype
400
Give an example of a technology you use in your life. What problem does it solve for you?
Answers will vary.
400
What is the 1st step of the design process?
Identify the problem
400
What problem did the design squad solve using the design process?
They built a shooting practice target for the Boston Bruins hockey team.
400
Why do scientists use robotic animals?
They use them to observe the real animals' behaviors and to go into dangerous places.
500
A small piece of a computer that contains microscopic units
microchip
500
How does science relate to technology?
Science creates new technology.
500
What is the 7th step of the design process?
Communicate results
500
Why did the green team's design beat the purple team's design?
Their targets were more realistic to a game-like situation.
500
SUPER STUDENT STUDYING:
Name the steps of the design process in order #1-8.
1. Identify the problem
2. Do research
3. Develop possible solutions
4. Choose one solution
5. Design and construct the prototype
6. Test the prototype
7. Communicate results
8. Evaluate and redesign