Introduction to Engineering Design
Students learn the steps of the engineering design process: asking, imagining, planning, creating, and improving.
Key Questions
- Explain the iterative nature of the engineering design process.
- Differentiate between a scientific investigation and an engineering design challenge.
- Analyze the importance of each step in the engineering design process.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
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