Introduction to Engineering

Engineering Cycle** Engineering is the practice of designing

things to solve a problem

• Identify the Problem

• Research

• Design

• Create

• Test

• Improve

Target: I can describe and utilize the parts of the engineering cycle.

The Three Little Pigs

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osBpB2lUL2w

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg-vV1lYlP0

The Three Little Pigs: Reflect• Identify the Problem

• Research

• Design

• Create

• Test

• Improve

How could the three pigs have used the engineering cycle to improve their houses?

Target: I can evaluate the impact of a common engineered system on daily life.

1) What do these items do for you?2) What would life be like without them? 3) How do these things solve a problem? Cell phones Internet TelevisionRefrigerators Plastic ElectricityAutomobilesBicycles

Target: I know there is no perfect design and new technologies can increase and reduce risks.

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-zczJXSxnw

• Compare and Contrast the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse to the 35W Bridge collapse.

• Compare and contrast these two vehicles. How do the design changes over time create or solve problems?

Target: I understand there are trade-offs using manufactured products in terms of features, performance, durability, and cost.

Directions: Compare the following products by features, performance, durability and cost.

• Compare: Land Line phone vs Cell Phone• Compare: Laptop vs Desktop• Compare: Mechanical pencil vs Standard Pencil• Compare: Sandals vs Shoes• Compare: Ipod vs. Radio

Target: I know the importance of learning from past failures.

• Give an example of changes made in technology due to failure.