How do engineers work? U2 L1

Jenna designs and tests a pencil holder. Then she thinks of a way to improve it. What step should Jenna do next?

• find a new problem

• communicate results

• redesign the holder to make it better

Which lists two steps of the design process in the correct order?

• 1. communicate

  2. redesign

• 1. redesign

  2. find a problem

• 1. find a problem

  2. plan and build

Henry plans and builds this paper airplane.

What should he do next?

• test his design

• find a new problem

• choose new materials

What is a plan with steps that help engineers solve problems?

• the design process

• the engineer process

• the scientist process

What do engineers do?

• cure illnesses

• predict weather

• solve problems

Ryan plans to build a toy plane that will fly. Which material should he choose?

• brick

• cotton

• paper

Carlos is using a tool that he built. What problem does it solve?

• Carlos can not reach things on high shelves.

• Carlos does not know how to cook.

• Carlos can not scratch his back.

Why are math and science important to engineers?

• They help people cure illnesses.

• They help people solve problems.

• They help people use different tools.

What is the last step in the design process?

• Communicate

• Find a Problem

• Test and Improve

Kendric follows the design process. He brainstorms ideas with his parents. He writes down the ideas and chooses the best one. What does he do next?

• Redesign

• Plan and Build

• Test and Improve