The Inventor's Workshop · Engineering and Design

Defining Problems

Learning how to look at a situation and identify a specific problem that needs a design solution.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do we know if a problem can be solved with a new tool?
  2. 2What information do we need before we start building?
  3. 3Who are we trying to help with our design?

Common Core State Standards

K-2-ETS1-1
Grade: 2nd Grade
Subject: Science
Unit: The Inventor's Workshop
Period: Engineering and Design

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