Plan a solution to an engineering design problem.

Planning should include

• defining an engineering design problem that you want to solve
• brainstorming and researching possible solutions for the engineering design problem

• planning the chosen solution
• identifying resources needed to produce the design (e.g., tools, energy, materials, people, time, information, and capital)
• illustrating the chosen solution, using sketches or drawings
• predicting how the design will work.

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why is it necessary to identify the problem and define the goal?
• Why is documentation of each step important?
• What are methods of illustration?
• What are some effective brainstorming strategies?
• What are some effective research strategies?
• Why is making a prediction valuable prior to testing the solution?
• Why is collaboration beneficial when planning a solution?