Engineering Practice: Use a Structured Problem-Solving Process

Engineers use a structured, iterative process—an engineering design process—to solve problems. Named phases guide activity. This is not a rigid template; rather, engineers move back and forth among phases.

“Here We Go—Testing!”

Students test their hand pollinators and decide if their design is effective. Watch & Reflect:

Reflection Questions

Students were testing their hand pollinators. They had a clear understanding of which designs did and did not meet the criteria They understood which phase comes next in the design process—to improve.

A structured problem-solving process helps guide students who are new to engineering. It encourages them to slow down and think about the problem before creating.

Featured Unit: Designing Hand Pollinators