Engineering design can be defined as the creative process of turning abstract ideas into a physical prototype (laboratory apparatus, trial product, model) that addresses a need or solvesa a problem. In order for engineering design to occur, students must have the opportunity to identify a need or problem, establish design criteria, prepare preliminary designs, build then test a prototype, and test and redsign as necessary.
Engineering Design - Engineering design can be defined as the creative process of turning abstract ideas into a physical prototype (laboratory apparatus, trial product, model) that addresses a need or solves a problem. In order for engineering design to occur, students must have the opportunity to identify a need or problem, establish design criteria, prepare preliminary designs, build then test a prototype, and test and redesign as necessary. The student will accomplish these objectives to meet this process standard:
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Engineering design
Prototype
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2 - Identify (Need)
2 - Identify (Problem)
6 - Establish (Design criteria)
3 - Prepare (Preliminary Designs)
6 - Build (Prototype)
2 - Test (Prototype)
6 - Redesign (Prototype)
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2 - I can identify a need where engineering design is needed.
2 - I can identify a problem where engineering design is needed.
6 - I can establish design criteria that addresses a need or problem.
3 - I can prepare preliminary designs based on design criteria.
6 - I can build a prototype based on a preliminary design.
2 - I can test a prototype.
6 - I can redesign a prototype based on earlier tests.
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A. Engineering design is based on a structured process that facilitates development prototypes that addresses a need or problem.
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A.1 What are the steps to the engineering design?
A.2 When might the engineering design play a role in experimental design?
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Use a variety of resources (e.g., Internet, databases, text) to conduct research in order to develop a preliminary design.
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2 - Use (Resources)
3 - Conduct (Research)
3 - Develop (Design)
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2 - I can use resources needed for research.
3 - I can conduct research needed for development.
3 - I can develop a preliminary design.
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A. Research resources are required in order to develop a design.
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A.1 What resources are needed to carry out research?
A.2 What is the best method to conduct research for developing a design?
A.3 What information is needed to develop a design?
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Identify a need or problem or improve an existing design.
| Content | Skills | Learning Targets | Big Ideas | Essential Questions |
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1 - Identify (Need)
1 - Identify (Problem)
3 - Improve (Design)
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1 - I can identify a need for designing.
1 - I can identify a problem requiring a design.
3 - I can improve a design so that it better serves the need it was used for.
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A. Engineering design process requires one to identify a need, problem to be solved for, or the design improvement.
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A.1 When can a need be addressed by an engineering design?
A.2 What kind of problems can be addressed by an engineering design?
A.3 When does one know when a given design needs to be improved upon?
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Identify design criteria and constraints (e.g., materials used, product limitations, time limits).
| Content | Skills | Learning Targets | Big Ideas | Essential Questions |
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Design
Constraints e.g.
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1 - Identify (Criteria)
1 - Identify (Constraints)
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1 - I can identify design criteria for a given project.
1 - I can identify design constraints for a given project.
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A. Engineering projects will have design criteria and constraints that define it.
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A.1 What criteria is needed for a given engineering project?
A.2 What constraints are possible for a given engineering project?
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Build and test a prototype. Document the strengths and weaknesses of the prototype in writing.
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Prototype
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3 - Build (Prototype)
4 - Test (Prototype)
5 - Document (Prototype strengths)
5 - Document (Prototype weaknesses)
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3 - I can build a prototype.
4 - I can test a prototype.
5 - I can document a prototype's strengths in writing.
5 - I can document a prototype's weaknesses in writing.
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A. When building a prototype, one must document strengths and weaknesses.
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A.1 What bases is used to determine strengths and weaknesses for a prototype?
A.2 What approaches can be used to build a prototype?
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Analyze and redesign to determine which solutions best meet the criteria and constraints.
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Solution
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4 - Analyze (Solution)
6 - Redesign (Solution)
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4 - I can analyze a design solution to see if it meets criteria and constraints.
6 - I can redesign a solution to a design to see if it meets criteria and constraints.
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A. Examining designs based on criteria and constraints assures the best solution.
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A.1 How does one determine which design solution best addresses criteria and constraints?
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Communicate results in a variety of ways (e.g., orally, written, Internet publications, videos, posters, product demonstrations).
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Communication
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1 - Tell (Results)
1 - Write (Results)
3 - Present (Results)
1 - Demonstrate (Product)
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1 - I can tell orally results of my product.
1 - I can write about results of my product.
3 - I can present results of my product.
1 - I can demonstrate my product.
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A. Communicating to others benefits of a process or product gives opportunity to others.
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A.1 What method of communicate results is best for a given product?
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