1. What is Engineering?

2. What is the problem?
What do you need to know before you start?

3. Design Challenge Criteria: You will design a structure that:
is at least 24 inches tall.
can safely support the stuffed animal for ___ seconds.
Constraints: Your limitations are:
100 index cards
12” cellophane tape
18 minutes

4. Using verbs, describe what you did during the design process.
Do this as Think, Pair, Share.
Have each team give you 3-4 verbs
Once they have all shared, ask if any groups have more verbs that are not on our list.

5. The Engineering Design Process
Brainstorming
No evaluation
Criteria
Constraints
Science knowledge
Imagine
Ask
The Goal
To solve a problem by developing or improving a technology.
Plan
Improve
Create
and test

6. Our definition of engineering:
Now that we have all explored a technology, let’s come up with a common definition of engineering.
Write their ideas in the box, and then write their final definition on CHART PAPER when complete.

7. EiE defines engineering as:
A process that uses one’s creativity, understanding of materials, math, and science, and the engineering design process to design technologies.
Return to original list on chart paper – Is there anything we want to add to our thoughts on what engineering is?

8. Teacher Hat: What is Engineering?
Take about 1-2 minutes to discuss the Teacher Hat questions in your groups.
Can be used with students (adapted with shorter towers and more tape) & is available online
The Engineering Design Process is a major learning goal taught in all units