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The document outlines the Engineering Design Process, which consists of seven steps: Ask, Research, Imagine, Plan, Create, Test, and Improve, aimed at helping students solve problems and create solutions. It includes a real-world example of designing a better backpack and features multiple-choice and short-answer questions to reinforce understanding. The process is applicable beyond engineering, allowing students to tackle various challenges in their daily lives.

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The document outlines the Engineering Design Process, which consists of seven steps: Ask, Research, Imagine, Plan, Create, Test, and Improve, aimed at helping students solve problems and create solutions. It includes a real-world example of designing a better backpack and features multiple-choice and short-answer questions to reinforce understanding. The process is applicable beyond engineering, allowing students to tackle various challenges in their daily lives.

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Content and Activity Sheet

The Engineering Design Process.


Year 7
Design and Technology.

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Year 7 Design and Technology
Layman Scott High School
Class 1.
Double sessions.
Topic: The Design Process.

Engineering Design Process: A Student's Guide to Problem-Solving


What is the Engineering Design Process?
The Engineering Design Process is a series of steps that engineers and designers
use to solve problems and create solutions. Think of it as a roadmap that helps you
turn your ideas into reality!
The Steps of the Engineering Design Process:
1. Ask
 Identify the problem that needs solving
 Ask questions to understand the challenge better
 Define what success looks like
 List any limitations or constraints
2. Research
 Gather information about the problem
 Learn from existing solutions
 Talk to people who might use your solution
 Take notes on what you discover
3. Imagine
 Brainstorm different possible solutions
 Let your creativity flow
 Draw rough sketches of your ideas
 Don't judge ideas yet - all ideas are good ideas!
4. Plan
 Pick your best solution
 Draw detailed designs
 Make a list of needed materials
 Create step-by-step instructions
5. Create
 Build your prototype
 Follow your plan
 Keep track of what works and what doesn't
 Remember: it's okay if it's not perfect!
6. Test
 Try out your solution
 Get feedback from others
 Take notes on what works
 Identify what needs improvement
7. Improve
 Make changes based on testing
 Try new ideas
 Keep making it better
 Remember: engineers often repeat these steps many times!
Real-World Example:
Imagine you want to design a better backpack for school. You would:
 Ask: What problems do students have with current backpacks?
 Research: Look at different backpack designs
 Imagine: Sketch new backpack ideas
 Plan: Choose your best design
 Create: Make a prototype
 Test: Have friends try it out
 Improve: Make it even better based on feedback
Remember: The Engineering Design Process is not just for engineers - you can use it
to solve all kinds of problems in your daily life!

Multiple-Choice Questions
(Circle the correct answer)
1. What is the first step of the Engineering Design Process?
A) Create
B) Imagine
C) Ask
D) Test
2. Why is research an important step in the process?
A) It helps you learn from existing solutions
B) It allows you to skip testing
C) It makes your design perfect on the first try
D) It tells you exactly what to build
3. Which of these is NOT a part of the Imagine step?
A) Brainstorming ideas
B) Drawing rough sketches
C) Judging which ideas are bad
D) Letting creativity flow
4. What should you do during the Plan step?
A) Build the final product
B) Create detailed drawings and list materials
C) Ask people what they think about your idea
D) Think about new ideas
5. What is a prototype?
A) A finished product ready to sell
B) A rough version of your design used for testing
C) The first idea you think of
D) A list of problems with other designs
6. Why is the Test step important?
A) It shows what works and what needs improvement
B) It allows you to skip other steps
C) It means your product is ready to sell
D) It replaces the need for planning
7. What should you do if your prototype doesn’t work as expected?
A) Start over completely
B) Throw it away
C) Make improvements based on what you learned
D) Skip the testing step next time
8. How do engineers use feedback in the process?
A) To decide if they should quit the project
B) To make changes and improve the design
C) To ignore problems and move forward
D) To make the process longer
9. Which of these is an example of using the Engineering Design Process
in daily life?
A) Solving a math problem
B) Planning a birthday party
C) Cooking a meal without a recipe
D) Watching a science documentary
10. Why do engineers often repeat the steps in the Engineering Design
Process?
A) Because mistakes are always made
B) To improve their design and make it better
C) They forget to complete the steps
D) To make the process take longer

Short-Answer Questions
1. Why is it important to ask questions before starting a design?
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2. Describe one way research can help improve a design.
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3. What should you do if two ideas seem equally good during the Imagine step?
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4. Explain why testing a prototype is useful before making a final product.
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5. How can the Engineering Design Process be useful outside of engineering?
Give an example.
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Answer Sheet
Multiple-Choice Answers
1. C) Ask
2. A) It helps you learn from existing solutions
3. C) Judging which ideas are bad
4. B) Create detailed drawings and list materials
5. B) A rough version of your design used for testing
6. A) It shows what works and what needs improvement
7. C) Make improvements based on what you learned
8. B) To make changes and improve the design
9. B) Planning a birthday party
10.B) To improve their design and make it better
Short-Answer Sample Answers
1. It is important to ask questions to fully understand the problem, know the
needs of users, and define success before designing a solution.
2. Research can help improve a design by showing what has already been tried,
avoiding past mistakes, and finding new materials or ideas.
3. If two ideas seem equally good, you could test small versions of both or
gather feedback from others to decide which one is better.
4. Testing a prototype helps find weaknesses in the design and allows
improvements before making the final product.
5. The Engineering Design Process is useful in many areas of life, such as
planning a school project or designing a new way to organize a room.

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