What is the design process?

I will know how to conduct an

investigation using the design

process

1. The design process: a step-by-step method used to solve a problem2. Research: to look for facts about something3. Prototype: the first working product that uses a design

Vocabulary WordsWrite them in your science notebook

When people design something new, they follow the steps of the design process.

People use the design process to find a solution.

Think about the designs of these televisions. What

problem does the new design solve?

It’s lighter, thinner, brighter, in color and is remote controlled!

Can you think of any other kinds of technology that has changed to

solve problems??

Telephone/Cell phoneGPS

Computers/Laptops

Cars

Some examples would be:

The design process allows engineers to

produce and test possible

solutions.

The design process has 8

steps!Step 1: Identify the problemStep 2: Do researchStep 3: Develop possible solutionsStep 4: Choose one solution

Step 5: Design and construct a prototypeStep 6: Test the prototypeStep 7: Communicate resultsStep 8: Evaluate and redesign

Let’s read pages 61-65 to learn

more about the design process

Don’t forget to answer the questions on each page!

EXIT TICKETWhy do engineers test their prototypes many times?