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Elementary School Standards-Based Engineering Design Process
 
A flow diagram outlining six steps for the K-4 engineering design process


1. State the Problem:
--Explain the problem
--Explain the guidelines
--Set goals or desired results (teacher explanation)

2. Generate Ideas:
--Brainstorm with others
--Read books
--Search the Internet

3. Select a Solution:
--Sketches
--Trial and error

4. Build the Item:
--Use resources

5. Evaluate:
--Test, revise; test, revise
--Make adjustments/changes
--Improve

6. Present Results:
--Verbal explanations
--Share models