How to Use the Engineering Design Process to Solve Problems

Overview

Do you ever wonder how engineers build some of the world’s tallest towers? In this episode of STEM Unplugged, students will learn about a five-step engineering design process that they can use to find solutions to real-world problems. Students will come away with new skills that will allow them to tackle all types of engineering design challenges.

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Scissors

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