Science & Technology Flashcards
Use these flashcards to prepare for the lesson quiz.
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Make sure you know each of these terms before taking your quiz.
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science
the study of the natural world, through observation and experiment
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technology
the use of knowledge to solve practical problems
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engineering
using scientific knowledge to design and build structures, machines, materials, and processes
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natural objects
objects that occur in nature, such as rocks and minerals, plants and animals, and things made by animals
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human-made objects
objects that are designed and made by human beings, usually to solve a practical problem
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design process
a step-by-step process for designing objects or methods to solve a problem: Identify ⇒ Brainstorm ⇒ Design ⇒ Test ⇒ Build ⇒ Evaluate
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"Identify" step of the design process
identifying the problem you are trying to solve and the requirements and limitations you have in solving it
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"Brainstorm" step of the design process
brainstorming ideas for solving the problem--this means thinking of as many ideas as possible for a project, and listing all of them, even if they sound crazy or you think they might not work
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"Design" step of the design process
working out a detailed plan for solving the problem, including a sketch of what you will build, a list of materials, and a description of how you will build it
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"Build" step of the design process
building or creating your solution, following your plan
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"Test" step of the design process
testing what you have created, recording what worked and what did not work, and revising your plan to improve your solution (This step may be repeated as many times as needed.)
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"Evaluate" step of the design process
identifying what worked and what did not work; communicating your results to others
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