Engineering design process

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What is the Engineering Design Process?

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A series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.

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What is the first step in the Engineering Design Process?

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Defining the problem.

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What is the final step in the Engineering Design Process?

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Communicating results with a wider audience.

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What do engineers design and build things to solve?

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Problems.

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After conducting research, what is the next step in the Engineering Design Process?

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Developing a possible solution.

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What is a prototype?

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A working model of a solution that is built to test its feasibility.

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Why is testing important in the Engineering Design Process?

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To evaluate if the solution works as intended and to identify any improvements.

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What should you do after testing your prototype?

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Evaluate your solutions and communicate results.

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What is the purpose of researching existing solutions?

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To gather information and inspiration that can inform your own design.

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What does it mean to communicate results?

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Sharing your findings and solutions with others, often through presentations or reports.

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