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Engineering
Engineering Design Progress
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Engineering Design Process | Application of math, science, and technical principles to solve problems. |
| Engineer | A person trained in the design, construction, and use of a system or machine. |
| Ask | 1st step of the design process. Define the problem, criteria, and constraints. |
| Criteria | The standards that will make the solution successful |
| Constraints | The limitations in the engineering process. |
| Imagine | 2nd step of the design process. Brainstorm ideas. Be creative and open-minded. |
| Plan | 3rd step of the design process. Choose a solution. Gather materials and draw a diagram. |
| Create/Test | 4th step of the design process. Build a prototype and test it out. |
| Improve | 5th step of the design process. Share results and discuss how to make your prototype better. |
| Prototype | An operating version of a solution. Often made with cheaper materials than the final version. |
| Lever | A rigid bar resting on a fulcrum that is used to lift a load. |
| Pulley | A wheel with a grooved rim around which a cord passes. |
| Inclined Plane | A plane inclined at an angle to the horizontal. |
| Wheel and Axle | A machine consisting of a cylindrical drum or shaft joined to a wheel. |
| Wedge | A piece of wood, metal, or other material that is thick at one end and tapers to a thin edge. |
| Screw | A slender, sharp-pointed metal pin with a raised thread running around it and containing a slotted head. |