How Design Solves Problems - 1st Grade Science
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What is the main human problem a wheelchair is designed to solve?
What is the main human problem a wheelchair is designed to solve?
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Helping a person move when walking is difficult. It provides mobility for those who cannot walk easily.
Helping a person move when walking is difficult. It provides mobility for those who cannot walk easily.
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What is the main human problem a bridge is designed to solve?
What is the main human problem a bridge is designed to solve?
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Crossing over a gap such as a river or road. Bridges connect separated areas for safe passage.
Crossing over a gap such as a river or road. Bridges connect separated areas for safe passage.
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What is the main human problem a refrigerator is designed to solve?
What is the main human problem a refrigerator is designed to solve?
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Keeping food cold so it stays fresh longer. Cold temperatures slow bacterial growth and spoilage.
Keeping food cold so it stays fresh longer. Cold temperatures slow bacterial growth and spoilage.
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What is a human problem in engineering design?
What is a human problem in engineering design?
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A need or difficulty that people want to fix. Engineers identify these challenges to create helpful solutions.
A need or difficulty that people want to fix. Engineers identify these challenges to create helpful solutions.
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What is a design in science and engineering?
What is a design in science and engineering?
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A planned way an object is made to do a job. It's a purposeful creation that serves a specific function.
A planned way an object is made to do a job. It's a purposeful creation that serves a specific function.
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What question should you ask to connect a design to a problem it solves?
What question should you ask to connect a design to a problem it solves?
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How does this feature help the user. This connects the design's function to the problem it addresses.
How does this feature help the user. This connects the design's function to the problem it addresses.
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Which word best completes this statement: A design feature has a ______.
Which word best completes this statement: A design feature has a ______.
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purpose. Every design element exists for a specific reason or goal.
purpose. Every design element exists for a specific reason or goal.
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Identify the correct match: seat belt → which human problem does it help solve?
Identify the correct match: seat belt → which human problem does it help solve?
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Keeping people safe in a crash. The belt restrains the body during sudden stops or impacts.
Keeping people safe in a crash. The belt restrains the body during sudden stops or impacts.
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Identify the correct match: umbrella → which human problem does it help solve?
Identify the correct match: umbrella → which human problem does it help solve?
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Staying dry in rain. The canopy blocks water from reaching the person underneath.
Staying dry in rain. The canopy blocks water from reaching the person underneath.
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Identify the correct match: flashlight → which human problem does it help solve?
Identify the correct match: flashlight → which human problem does it help solve?
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Seeing in the dark. It provides portable illumination when natural light is absent.
Seeing in the dark. It provides portable illumination when natural light is absent.
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Identify the correct match: thermometer → which human problem does it help solve?
Identify the correct match: thermometer → which human problem does it help solve?
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Checking body temperature for sickness. It measures if fever indicates illness.
Checking body temperature for sickness. It measures if fever indicates illness.
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Which design feature best helps a person with weak grip open a jar?
Which design feature best helps a person with weak grip open a jar?
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A rubber, textured jar opener. The rubber grips smooth surfaces and provides leverage.
A rubber, textured jar opener. The rubber grips smooth surfaces and provides leverage.
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Which design feature best prevents spilling when drinking while walking?
Which design feature best prevents spilling when drinking while walking?
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A lid with a small drinking opening. The small hole controls liquid flow and prevents overflow.
A lid with a small drinking opening. The small hole controls liquid flow and prevents overflow.
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Which option is a safety feature: A) sharp edges B) rounded edges?
Which option is a safety feature: A) sharp edges B) rounded edges?
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B) rounded edges. Rounded edges prevent cuts and injuries from contact.
B) rounded edges. Rounded edges prevent cuts and injuries from contact.
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Which material choice best helps a raincoat solve its human problem?
Which material choice best helps a raincoat solve its human problem?
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Waterproof material. It repels water to keep the wearer dry.
Waterproof material. It repels water to keep the wearer dry.
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