Engineering Design

Hey there, future engineer! Can you tell us what the very first step in the Enginnering Design Process is? Is it (______)?

Match the following

• To develop multiple solutions.

• Problem

• The answer to a problem of the explanation for something.

• Brainstorm

• The question that needs to be considered, answered, or solved.

• Solution

• To gather information about your problem.

• Research

Match the following

• Seeing if the solution works.

• Redesign

• Making a test model that contains only the important design features.

• Prorotype

• To share information with others, discuss.

• Communicate

• To make a revision or change to your original design.

• Test

Match the following

• The description of the Problem

• Constraint

• What needs to be done to solve the problem.

• Scenario

• Challenges that may get in the way of the solution.

• Criteria

Ready for a brain teaser? Can you identify an example of iterative testing from the following options?

• A dedicated scientist who records the same data every single day

• Kanye West, putting his heart and soul into designing a unique pair of shoes

• Thomas Edison, the persistent inventor, who designed over 3000 lightbulbs before finally creating the perfect one

• A school of sardines, all swimming harmoniously in the same direction

Imagine you're an engineer with a magic wand! What could you do with the engineering design process?

• Design cool physical products

• Design amazing processes

• Improve existing inventions and make them even better

• All of the above, because you're a super engineer!

Imagine you're living in the 19th century. The invention of the railroad was the ___________ to the ______________ of slow long-distance travel. What do you think it was?

• Obstacle; goal

• Solution; problem

• Question; answer

• Response; lack

Imagine you're Thomas Edison! What would you use the engineering design process for?

• Invent a safer alternative to candles - no more burnt fingers!

• Improve an existing light bulb design - let there be light!

• Demonstrate the danger of electric lamps - safety first!

• Replace light bulbs with electric lamps - out with the old, in with the new!

Imagine you're a rocket scientist! One ___________ you'd definitely consider in all your rocket designs is the ability to withstand extreme heat. What would you call this?

• Criterion

• Constraint

• Prototype

• Iteration

Imagine you're a top-notch designer tasked with creating a transparent water bottle that can hold a minimum of 16 ounces. Can you identify a constraint on your design?

• The bottle must be capable of holding at least 16 ounces

• The bottle must be crafted from a clear material

• The bottle's production cost must not exceed 10 cents

• The bottle's label can be of any color you fancy