Exploring Engineering and Design
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Objective
I can define engineering and describe the steps of the engineering design process.
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Warm-up video
University of Newcastle CESE · 4:18
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Engineers use math and science as creative tools to solve problems and improve our world.
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Many different types of engineers were involved in the creation of an aeroplane, including mechanical, mechatronics, mining, chemical, electrical, and software engineers.
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Engineering is about solving problems, taking crazy ideas and seeing if they're possible, and sharing ideas with the world to make our lives better.
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Practice
10 questions
According to the video, what is the primary role of an engineer?
Name three everyday items mentioned in the video that were made possible by engineers.
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Exit ticket
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“Name three examples of things made possible by engineers that were mentioned in the video.”
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