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Lesson 49 of 84 · Conservation
ExperimentThe Engineering Design Process (Part 3)
What You'll Learn
Engineers use the design process to solve problems: identify the problem, research, brainstorm solutions, build a prototype, test it, evaluate results, and improve the design.
Key Words
- control
- data
Materials Needed
- cardboard
- tape
- scissors
- straws
Safety First
- Wear safety goggles when mixing liquids.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Study the diagram and label the parts you recognize.
Step 2 — Do
Create a solar oven from a pizza box lined with foil. Measure the temperature inside on a sunny day. Try melting chocolate or cheese.
Step 3 — Observe
Draw a detailed diagram of what you observe.
Step 4 — Record
Write a conclusion: what did your results show? Did they match your prediction?
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What is the first step of the engineering design process?