1. Approaches to Science and Engineering Projects OR Science Fair Prep

2. Adapted from Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework, October 2006, page 81. by Richards, Schnittka & Donohue, ASEE 2009 Math and Science Engineering Technology Seek to understand the natural world Design products and processes to meet needs and solve problems Relationship between STEM Disciplines Systems of products and processes built from engineering designs

3. ENGINEER a person who applies the science and mathematics and technologies by which the properties of matter and the available sources of energy are made useful

4. SCIENTIST a person learned in science and especially natural science who studies / researches : a scientific investigator..”a lover of truth for the very love of truth itself, wherever it may lead..” (Luther Burbank - 1849- 1926)

5. Ask a QuestionDo ResearchForm HypothesisExperimentAnalyze DataReport Results Design the experiment

6. 1. Define the need or problem 6. Test and evaluate 7. Communicate the results 4. Select the best possible solution(s) 5. Construct a prototype 2. Research the need or problem 8. Redesign 3. Develop possible solutions The Engineering Process 9. Report & Delivery * Design Review

7. Scientific Method vs Engineering Design Process Identify a Problem, Need or Opportunity Do Research Develop Alternative Solutions Analyze and Select Solution Construct PrototypeTest and Evaluate Communicate the Solution Ask a QuestionDo ResearchForm HypothesisExperimentAnalyze DataReport Results Scientific Method vs Engineering Design Process

8. AND Almost every career has an “problem solving” aspect The Science/Engineering methods are a thinking processes applicable to ALL “problem solving”

9. Have A Plan !! Project Statement - What, Why, When, Who WBS: Work Breakdown Structure - What has to be done to get there Project Schedule - What has to be done when A Log Book – Details of what you’ve done and the results !! Meetings – Meet with your teacher, advisor – review your plan and see if there are problems. (there are always problems)

10. The Short Version “THIRD PIG THINKING” or