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The Engineering Design Process

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Design your own video game, engineer accident-proof highways, or even develop a new phone app! The Engineering Design Model can be used with all ages and in all subject areas to create a product, system or service. The resource explains all the steps in the design process in detail, and it includes tips for incorporating engineering design in the classroom.  Resource links are provided.

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design, engineering design, engineering, teamwork, prototypes

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brainstorming, design, engineering design process, teamwork, creative design, prototypes, science
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Grade
6th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Year
2011

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