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October 22, 2007
DRILL – Using the words at the bottom, complete the sentences in your notebook.
The ____ includes identifying a problem, looking for ideas, developing solutions, and sharing solutions.
Expressing ideas to others using ____ is an important part of the design process.
Design involves a _____, which can be performed in different sequences and repeated as needed.
A group problem-solving design process in which each person presents ideas is called ________.
Engineering design is influenced by the ______, such as creativity, of individuals and groups of people. 4 2 3
*Brainstorming *Sketches and Models *Set of Steps
*Personal Characteristics *Engineering Design Process 5 1

2. UNIT 3 – Engineering Design
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UNIT 3 – Engineering Design
Engineering, the systematic application of mathematical, scientific, and technical principles, produces tangible end products that meet our needs and desires.
BIG IDEA
What is a systematic application of something?
– an organized or established procedure

3. UNIT 3 – Engineering Design
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UNIT 3 – Engineering Design
Getting familiar with the Big Idea
The Design Process
Core Technologies
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Reverse Engineering
Fluid Engineering
Thermal Engineering
Optical Engineering
Materials Engineering
Each Lesson is a mini-Unit.
Each Lesson has its own Quizzes and Tests
LESSONS

4. Getting Familiar with the Big Idea
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Getting Familiar with the Big Idea
PURPOSE OF LESSON
To familiarize students with the engineering design process by familiarizing them with:
the personal characteristics involved in engineering
the resources used in the engineering-design process
steps in the design process
the constraints on the engineering-design process.

5. Getting Familiar with the Big Idea
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Getting Familiar with the Big Idea
Engineering, the systematic application of mathematical, scientific, and technical principles, produces tangible end products that meet our needs and desires.
BIG IDEA

6. THE BIG IDEA What is this Engineering Project? Aqueducts:
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THE BIG IDEA
Identify the need or desire that led to this project.
What is this Engineering Project?
Speculate on what resources were used to create this engineering accomplishment.
Aqueducts:
Structures to carry large amounts of water over a distance
Think about personal characteristics of the people who planned and built the project.

7. THE BIG IDEA What is this Engineering Project? Bridges:
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THE BIG IDEA
Identify the need or desire that led to this project.
What is this Engineering Project?
Speculate on what resources were used to create this engineering accomplishment.
Bridges:
A structure carrying a path or roadway over a depression or an obstacle
Think about personal characteristics of the people who planned and built the project.

8. 7 SEVEN RESOURCES Seven resources used to create technology: People
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SEVEN RESOURCES
Seven resources used to create technology:
People
Information
Time
Capital
Machines and tools
Materials
Energy 7

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SEVEN RESOURCES
Seven resources used to create technology: 7

10. ENGINEERS Engineers are problem-solvers.
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ENGINEERS
Engineers are problem-solvers.
Engineering is the systematic application of mathematical, scientific, and technical principles, to yield tangible end products that meet our needs and desires.
Engineering has evolved as civilization has progressed
Each generation builds on the accomplishments of its predecessors.

11. ENGINEERS Personal Characteristics: a. Creativity b. Resourcefulness
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ENGINEERS
Personal Characteristics:
a. Creativity
b. Resourcefulness
c. Ability to visualize and think abstractly

12. HOMEWORK Write neatly; write intelligent answers.
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HOMEWORK
Write neatly; write intelligent answers.
Pick a technological artifact that interests you.
Write what you think were:
The needs that this technology fulfilled
The resources used to design and create this technology
The preceding technologies necessary for the development of this technology
The innovative or inventive ideas used in the creation of this technology