Apply the engineering design process to aircraft design.

Application should include

• identifying the design problem or need
• defining the design problem
• research
• generating multiple solutions (brainstorming)
• evaluating, analyzing, and selecting solution(s)
• implementing solution(s)
• reevaluating solution(s)
• refining as necessary
• communicating the design process.

Teacher Resource:

VDOE Engineering Design Process Links to an external site.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How does the conceptual design process compare to the scientific method?
• Why should all brainstorming ideas be recorded?
• What is the importance of reevaluating solutions?
• What do we call an engineer who designs aircraft?
• What careers contribute to the development of aircraft design?