Introduction to Engineering

Engineering Cycle ** Engineering is the practice of designing things to solve a problem Identify the Problem Research Design Create Test Improve Target: I can describe and utilize the parts of the engineering cycle.

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The Three Little Pigs: Reflect Identify the Problem Research Design Create Test Improve How could the three pigs have used the engineering cycle to improve their houses?

Target: I can evaluate the impact of a common engineered system on daily life. 1)What do these items do for you? 2) What would life be like without them? 3) How do these things solve a problem? Cell phonesInternetTelevision RefrigeratorsPlasticElectricity Automobiles Bicycles

Target: I know there is no perfect design and new technologies can increase and reduce risks. zczJXSxnw zczJXSxnw Compare and Contrast the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse to the 35W Bridge collapse. Compare and contrast these two vehicles. How do the design changes over time create or solve problems?

Target: I understand there are trade-offs using manufactured products in terms of features, performance, durability, and cost. Directions: Compare the following products by features, performance, durability and cost. Compare: Land Line phone vs Cell Phone Compare: Laptop vs Desktop Compare: Mechanical pencil vs Standard Pencil Compare: Sandals vs Shoes Compare: Ipod vs. Radio

Target: I know the importance of learning from past failures. Give an example of changes made in technology due to failure.