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The engineering process is a set of steps that engineers, developers, and scientists use to create products or solutions. These products or solutions may be used in daily life to solve problems experienced by consumers or users.
The process begins by students defining the issue, researching it, and identifying any requirements. Then students brainstorm ideas and think about what others have already done to solve this problem.
After they have created a list of possible solutions, they pick the best one and build a prototyping. This step demonstrates to students that they are able to turn their idea into a solution.
Once the students have built their prototypes, they test them to determine if they work as they expect. They can also improve their designs using the prototypes.
They will likely go through many prototypes before they have a design that works and is complete. This iterative process teaches them that they must keep trying to improve their designs, and they can’t be satisfied with being done until they’ve tried everything to make the best possible design.
No matter if your students choose to be engineers or not, they can still use the engineering process to solve problems in their everyday lives. They can apply their skills to any project they choose, from making sneakers to building skyscrapers.