PLTW Engineering Essentials

PLTW Engineering Essentials Concensus - answergeneral agreement Design Process - answerA systematic problem-solving strategy, with criteria and constraints, used to develop many possible solutions to solve a problem or satisfy human needs and wants and to winnow (narrow) down the possible solutions to one final choice. optimize - answermake the best or most effective use of (a situation, opportunity, or resource). graphic organizer - answerA visual display that demonstrates relationships between facts, concepts, or ideas. A graphic organizer guides the learner's thinking as they fill in and build upon a visual map or diagram Engineering Mindset - answerA way of thinking that affects how someone interacts with a challenge, comes up with a solution to a problem, and innovates on current technologies or systems. Misconception - answerA view or opinion that is incorrect because it is based on faulty thinking or understanding. collaboration - answerCollaboration is the action of two or more people working together through idea sharing to accomplish a common goal. Systems Thinking - answerUnderstanding a system by examining the connections between the parts that compose the entirety of the system. system - answerA group of interacting, interrelated, or interdependent elements or parts that function together as a whole to accomplish a goal. Change happens if you add or remove a part. patent - answerA government authority or license conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention. Model - answerAn accurate representation of an object or phenomenon. Models can be visual, physical, mathematical, or computational, and are often used in the development of scientific theories or the engineering of artifacts. conceptual model - answerA visual representation of an idea. A conceptual model can be a sketch, concept map, schematic, flow chart, or any other visual representation. graphical model - answerA pictorial representation (such as a picture, map, or technical drawing) used to convey detailed information. In engineering, graphical models are created using