Engineering Design Process

Subject: Science  ·  Grade level: 6th

How engineers solve real problems with a repeatable design loop — define, prototype, test, improve.

In this lesson

• What is engineering design?
• The 5 steps
• Case study: a paper bridge
• Engineering habits of mind

Key terms

Constraint

A limit you must work within (cost, weight, size, etc.).

Criteria

Goals the design must meet (faster, lighter, cheaper).

Prototype

An early version built to test ideas.

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