The Engineering Design Process

Smithsonian Learning Lab
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Smithsonian Learning Lab
Resource Type
Classroom Material
Keywords
Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science Preschool (0 to 4 years old) Primary (5 to 8 years old)
Subjects
Science
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The Engineering Design Process

This collection of teaching resources includes lesson plans and multimedia resources about the engineering design process. There are several lesson plans on architecture and engineering concepts of design, such as simple shelters, balance, and materials. The videos and illustrations explain what engineers do and the fundamental engineering design process.

This lesson includes:

  • A video by Crash Course Kids titled "What's an Engineer? Crash Course Kids #12.1" (4:30)
  • A video by Crash Course Kids titled "The Engineering Process: Crash Course Kids #12.2" (5:17)
  • Two models of the Engineering Design Process by Preschool Steam
  • Engineering/architecture activities from the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum for Pre-Kindergarten-1st Grade
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Smithsonian Learning Lab

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