The Design Process Steps
Scenarios
Vocabulary
Scenarios 2
How well do you know your teacher?
100
What is the first step of the design process?
Identify the need or problem
100
Bill 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
100

A working model of your solution is called....

Prototype

100

Mr. Dugan has identified a need, what must he do next?

Conduct research

100

How many children does Mrs. Voyles have?

3 (Dillon, Collin, Molly)

200

If you are building a prototype, what step are you on?

Step 5

200

Lucy has done a little research, but she doesn't really have enough information to think of any solutions...what should she do?

Research more, she can't move on. 

200
When scientist share their results through talking or writing it is known as...
Communicating
200

Calvin realized his cage was creating a mess, what did he have to do?

He had to go back to brainstorming another solution that would keep the shredded paper from falling out. He had to redesign and then observe to see if it worked. 

200

Before teaching 6th grade, what grade/subject did Mrs. Voyles teach?

5th grade/Math

300

What is the eighth step?

Communicate your results

300
Jim has created a prototype for a paper airplane. His design flies for a few moments before crashing. What should Jim's next step be?
Redesign
300

A limitation is called a.......

Constraint

300
In the egg drop experiment the cotton/napkins/soft things did what to the force of gravity?
Absorbed it
300

What is one of my favorite snacks?

Radishes

400
What are some ways to communicate results?
Talk with others, write down your results
400
After communicating the results of their experiment the researchers decide it is time to do what next?
Create a finished product
400
When engineers use their five senses to draw conclusions about something they are...
Observing
400

Can steps be repeated?

Yes

400

Does Mrs. Voyles have any pets?

Yes, Bella (black lab)
500

What is Step 2?

Conduct Research

500

Mr. Dugan needs to open his soda without spilling it. What step of the design process has he performed?

Identifying a need/problem

500

What is a legal document that protects your design/invention?

Patent

500

After redesigning your prototype, what comes next?

Communicate results

500

What is Mrs. Voyles favorite animal?

Buffalo or a Leopard