The Engineering Design Process
How might you get started planning and building a successful colony? When engineers and designers set about tackling a big challenge, they use a set of steps called the engineering design process to guide them.
The Design Process
Watch the following videos to learn about the process engineers use to solve problems. Think about what they consider when planning and developing their solutions. How can you apply their process to your challenge?
> Engineering
(from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center)
Click a movie player format on the right to view the video.
> Perfect Fit
(National Defense Education Program: Lab TV)
Teacher Note
On this page, students learn about the engineering design process. As students watch the videos, discuss the steps that engineers go through while completing the engineering design process.
