Engineering Design Process
Objective: I will be able to describe the steps engineering design process as well as what a
prototype is.
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Similar to the scientific method, the engineering design process helps us solve a
problem through new technology
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Step 1: Identifying a Problem and Researching a Need
• Engineers ask what people, environment need and try to come up with a solution.
• Which step(s) is this similar to in the scientific method?– Ask a Question
• What are some problems engineers may want to solve today? (By upgrading current technology or by creating new technology)
ASK
Step 2: Brainstorm• Come up with possible solutions to a
problem.• Which step is this most similar to in
the scientific method?–Hypothesis
IMAGINE
Step 3: Design• A prototype is a test model of an idea. • What are the benefits of making a
prototype?• Which step of the scientific method is
this like?–Lab Procedure
PLAN
Step 4: BuildStep 5: Testing and Evaluation• Engineers must test their prototype until they
are sure the benefit of their technology is worth the cost of making it.
• What are some ideas that may already be possible, but are too expensive to be practical yet?
• Which step of the scientific method is this like?–Test the Hypothesis, Analyze the Results
CREATE
Step 6: Redesign• Engineers either modify the
prototype or begin with a new solution and retest.• Which step of the scientific method
is this like?–Draw Conclusions
IMPROVE
Step 7: Share Solution• Telling others what you have
learned is how science keeps going.• Which step of the scientific method
is this like?–Communicate Results
Share
ASSESSMENT
Engineers plan to develop a new drill for use on oil rigs. What should the engineers do first in order to develop the new drill?
A. conduct research on features for the new drillB. build a prototype of the new drillC. determine the materials needed to build the
new drillD. design a computer model of the new drill
