EngineeringDesign Process

Learning Standard2. Engineering Design

Engineering Design is an iterative process that involves modeling and optimizing to develop technical solutions to problems within given constraints.

2.1 Identify and explain the steps of the Engineering Design Process, i.e., identify the need or problem, research the problem, develop possible solutions, select the best possible solution(s), construct a prototype, test and evaluate, communicate the solution(s), and redesign

Learning ObjectivesStudents will be able to

1) Describe & explain the Engineering Design Process

2) Understand & explain how the Engineering Design Process is used?

3) List the 8 steps of the Engineering Design Process in their correct order

4) Use the Engineering Design Process to solve a real world problem

What is an Engineer?A person that:• Designs new technology

• Improves existing technology

Using creativity & understanding of materials, tools, math & science

or

People that create technology follow a series of 8 steps called the

Engineering Design Process

Engineering:

Design:

Process:

Uses scientific discoveries to create new technology A plan

A set of steps that lead to a result

Step 1Identify the need or the problem

* What is the problem?

* What do we need?

Research the need or the problem

Step 2

* What is the current solution to the problem or need?

Step 3

Develop possible solution(s)

* Brainstorm

* Make a list of your ideas

Step 4Select the best possible solution(s)* Which solution(s) best solve

the original problem?

Step 5

Construct a prototype* Create a drawing or model of the solution(s) that you think will best solve the problem

Step 6

Test & Evaluate the solution(s)

* Does it work?

* How do you know?

Step 7Communicate the solution(s)

* Make a presentation showing how the solution solves the problem* Discuss any tradeoffs* Discuss any negative impacts

Step 8

Redesign (if necessary)* Modify solution using info from tests & presentation (if necessary)