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STEM CAREER: Inventor
An inventor and an engineer are two different fields. An engineer uses scientific knowledge and follows an engineering design process to solve a problem. An engineer can be considered an inventor but an inventor can only be considered an engineer if an engineering design process is being followed.
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Problem:
You have been challenged to design a pod or nest to protect people from falls. Well, you can’t test it on people first, you have to use non-living things as test crash dummies first.
The Challenge:
Create a “nest” into which you will drop a hard‐boiled egg from different heights, trying not to crack it.
and constraints?
�B. Choose the best idea and explain why you think it is the best.
�C. Brainstorm ideas for each part of the design chosen by your team.
On the drawing, label all parts clearly.
B. Make a list of the materials you will use.
A. Follow your plan and
create your design.
B. Test it out!
A. What works? What doesn't work?
B. What could work better?
C. Modify your design to make
it better.
Original Design
How did your original design work?
What were the strengths? What were the weaknesses?
Redesign/Retest
Did you make any changes?
What changes did you make and why?
How did your changes impact your design?
Reflect