The Design Process Steps
The goal of this step is to explore all possibilities before narrowing down to the best solution.
Brainstorming
Elijah is doing the egg drop test. He creates a box full of feathers and puts the egg in the middle of the box. Other than gravity what is he most likely testing?
Whether or not the feathers will soften the drop
Systematic knowledge of the physical or natural world gained through observation and experimentation.
Science
Ms.Turner has identified a need, what must she do next?
Brainstorm Ideas
Before Ms.Turner was a she was a(n)...
2nd Grade Teacher, Basket-ball data analyst
Also Acceptable: A&E Intern, Sunday School teacher, Defense Contractor Intern, any previous job
The purpose of this step is to refine ideas, assess their practicality, and select the most viable solution.
Explore Solutions
Ellania has tested and redesigned her model car and found that it works perfectly. What should she do next?
Communicate the results
Application of knowledge to solve practical problems or to change/manipulate the human environment.
Technology
A formal document used by engineers to communicate a proposed solution to a problem.
Design Proposal
Before teaching Engineering at Arabia, Ms.Turner taught what grade?
2nd grade at an alternative school
What is the final step of the design process?
Generate a Solution
Josiah has created a prototype for a paper airplane. His design flies for a few moments before crashing. What should Jim's next step be?
Refine and Improve
A branch of science that deals with designing and building solutions to problems.
Engineering
A tool used to compare multiple options based on a set of criteria. It helps make objective decisions by assigning scores to each option and criterion.
Decision-Making Matrix
True or False: Ms.Turner has been on tv?
True, as an audience member for Wild'n Out
What are some brain storming methods?
Mind Mapping, Drawing, Free Writing, Role Storming, S.C.A.M.P.E.R
Miles has brainstormed, and used research and a decision making matrix to explore his solutions. What step is next?
Generate a Solution
The repetition of a process.
Iterative
This helps identify potential issues that might not be visible during design.
Testing
Ms.Turner's former alma mater is?
Southern University
What are the two parts of the Brainstorming Ideas step?
Brainstorm Possible Solutions, Research Ideas/Explore Possibilities
Michaela needs to open her pop without spilling it. What step of the design process has she performed?
Identifying a need/problem
systematic, iterative problem-solving method that produces solutions to meet human needs and wants.
The Engineering Design Process
A straight forward, precise description of the problem engineers are trying to engineer a solution to is a ________
Problem Statement
What is Ms.Turner's favorite candy?
Almond Joys