Real-World Modeling of the Engineering Process
Video-Based Learning Module
As you watch the skill video below, think about these questions:
- How does the engineer model using the engineering design process to solve a problem?
- What do you notice about youth when interacting with the engineers regarding their designs?
- How does an experience like this give youth a realistic picture of what engineers do?
Now that you’ve watched the video, reflect on what you saw.
- Although you might not have access to real engineers, what other ways could you introduce youth to real-world applications of the engineering design process?
- What practices in the engineering design process are modeled in this video?
Explore Engineering Practices
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Engage in Iteration
See how youth test their packaging designs to see if they can protect an egg, and how Denise and Jaimie organize the activity to challenge them to improve designs.
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Try & Try Again
Watch as Gauri works with youth to design, build and test a cook stove. Take note of how she encourages students to re-test or re-design their stove idea.
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Managing Conflict
Alex effectively resolves conflict between youth working on a team and helps them learn the skills to work together.