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The 8 Step�Engineering Design Process

“A series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.”

Provide two examples when you have put together some steps to solve a problem

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The BIG Idea

The Engineering Design Process is a systematic, problem-solving method that produces solutions to meet human needs and wants.

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Iterative: Short Video

Iterative means a repetition of the process.
Going through the steps numerous times.
Each time you go through the design process, you think of ways to improve your solution to the problem based on performance or testing.

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The Scientific Method

The Scientific Method is a linear method for conducting an investigation that involves making an observation and performing an experiment to test a hypothesis. NOT WHAT WE WANT

Make an Observation

Propose a Hypothesis

Design an Experiment

Test the Hypothesis

Accept or Reject the Hypothesis

Revise the Hypothesis or Draw Conclusions

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The Engineering Design Process

The Engineering Design Process is a systematic, iterative problem-solving method that produces solutions to meet human needs and wants.

Systematically applies �mathematics and science �to produce tangible �products that meet �human needs or wants.

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Design Process Model

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1 1 Identify the Problem

On your Vintage Lumber Yard Project Handout: Define the problem Vintage has.

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1 2 Identify Criteria & Constraints

On your Vintage Lumber Yard Project Handout: Define the criteria and constraints

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1 3 Brainstorm Ideas

Brainstorm some designs using the Isometric Drawing Tool, do a print screen of 3 shapes that you would use in your puzzle, and paste on a google doc and submit. Practice drawing some isometric Cubes

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1 4 Generate Some Ideas

On a sheet of paper practice drawing different designs. Some Examples are below. You must draw a minimum of 15 different shapes.
Having Trouble Check Out This Video: Isometric Cube // Another Example

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1 5 Explore Possibilities

Create (2) Different Puzzle Designs.
Minimum of 3 / Maximum of 6
No piece may be the same!!!

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6 - Finalize Your Design

Turn in your final design showing each puzzle piece and how they will fit together.

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7 - Build Your Prototype

Prototype Puzzle Cube Assembly

Create paper cubes to develop a puzzle prototype - this example shows how to create a 2" cube. Your choice make 2” or 3/4" cubes
Once you develop a successful prototype: What is a prototype

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8 - Redesign, Refine, or Create

If it works, improve it.

If it doesn’t work, redesign it.

What went wrong? How can we fix the problem?

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Share & Sell Your Work

Table-Top Display?

Skit?

30 Second Ad?

Brochure?

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