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Bioengineering
For use with 7th grade bioengineering unit
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a behavior or method that one might use to solve a problem (not a tool) | strategy |
| the general term that means using/designing technology to solve a problem | engineering |
| the term that means using/designing technology to solve a problem with the human (or animal) body | bioengineering |
| the variable that is changed/manipulated by the experimenter to see what happens | independent |
| the variable that is the result or outcome | dependent |
| the variables kept the same in an experiment | constants |
| an artificial device used to replace a body part, like a leg or arm | prosthesis (or prosthetic device) |
| when an engineer identifies a problem and brainstorms a solution, she/he will generally build a ___________________ | prototype |
| After building a prototype, what should you do next? And then what? | test it and record data |
| After you have gathered and recorded data on your prototype, what are the next 2 steps? | revise and retest |
| the machines used to help with everyday problems, and the study of them - most people think of it as just including electronic devices. | technology |
| the process that engineers go about when they are trying to develop the best technology/tool to solve a problem | design process |
| the stretchy/springy connective tissue that connects muscle to bone | tendon |
| the first step in the design process | identify a problem |