Invention Flow Chart & Definitions Page 3 Steps in Technological Design or Inventor’s Log List 5. Evaluate Solutions & Select the Best One 1. Identify the Problem 2. Analyze the Problem 6. Design & Build Your Device 3. Brainstorm Solutions 7. Test Your Device – Revise if Necessary 4. Identify Constraints 8. Evaluate Your Design

Invention Flow Chart & Definitions Page 3 science: an explanation of observed events in the natural world technology: application of scientific results to solve problems or to meet human needs constraint: a limitation during the development of an idea or product trade-off: choices or decisions involve giving up some of one thing to get more of something else aesthetics: qualities that humans consider beautiful or pleasing such as color, shape, or texture

Invention Flow Chart & Definitions Page 3 risk-benefit analysis: a study done to decide whether the benefits of something outweigh the risks involved criteria: standards or guidelines that influence how a product is made or a plan is carried out