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Approaches to Science and
Engineering Projects
OR
Science Fair Prep
Relationship between STEM Disciplines
Seek to
understand the
natural world
Math
and
Science
Engineering
Technology
Systems of products and processes
built from engineering designs
Adapted from Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework,
October 2006, page 81. by Richards, Schnittka & Donohue, ASEE 2009
Design products
and processes to
meet needs and
solve problems
ENGINEER
a person who applies the science and
mathematics and technologies by which
the properties of matter and the
available sources of energy are made
useful
SCIENTIST
a person learned in science and
especially natural science who
studies / researches : a scientific
investigator
..”a lover of truth for the very love of truth itself, wherever it may lead..”
1849- 1926)
(Luther Burbank -
Ask a Question
Do Research
Form Hypothesis
Design the experiment
Experiment
Analyze Data
Report Results
The Engineering Process
9. Report &
Delivery
1. Define the
need or problem
2. Research the
need or problem
8. Redesign
7. Communicate
the results
* Design Review
3. Develop
possible solutions
4. Select the
best possible
solution(s)
6. Test and
evaluate
5. Construct a
prototype
Scientific
Method
vs Engineering
Scientific
Method
vs Engineering
Design Process
Design Process
Ask a Question
Identify a Problem,
Need or Opportunity
Do Research
Do Research
Develop Alternative
Solutions
Form Hypothesis
Analyze and Select
Solution
Experiment
Construct Prototype
Analyze Data
Test and Evaluate
Report Results
Communicate the
Solution
AND
Almost every career has an “problem
solving” aspect
The Science/Engineering methods are a
thinking processes applicable to ALL
“problem solving”
Have A Plan !!
• Project Statement - What, Why, When, Who
• WBS: Work Breakdown Structure - What has to be
done to get there
• Project Schedule - What has to be done when
• A Log Book – Details of what you’ve done and the
results !!
• Meetings – Meet with your teacher, advisor –
review your plan and see if there are problems.
(there are always problems)
The Short Version
“THIRD PIG THINKING”
or