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Lesson 82 of 84 ยท Conservation

Experiment

Engineering Constraints and Criteria (Part 4)

What You'll Learn

Engineers must consider constraints (limitations like cost, time, and materials) and criteria (requirements the solution must meet) when designing solutions to problems.

Key Words

  • design
  • constraint
  • criteria

Materials Needed

  • cups
  • aluminum foil
  • ruler
  • markers

Safety First

  • Adult supervision recommended.
  • Do not taste any materials.
  • Wear safety goggles when mixing liquids.

Steps

Step 1 โ€” Read

Read and learn: Engineers must consider constraints (limitations like cost, time, and materials) and criteria (requirements the solution must meet) when designing solutions to problems.

Step 2 โ€” Do

Compare your results with a partner.

Step 3 โ€” Observe

Watch carefully for any changes and note the time.

Step 4 โ€” Record

Create a data table to organize your measurements.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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