How do we answer our questions? How can we design solutions? We carry out an investigation in science and design solutions in engineering. The following resources highlight the practice of planning and carrying out an investigation and flow from the first two practices in a linear manner. I especially like the Good Manufacturing Practices embedded in our lessons. Our country has seen a drop in manufacturing and therefore these practices are in danger of being lost to the next generation.
"Engineering investigations are conducted to gain data essential for specifying criteria or parameters and to test proposed designs. Like scientists, engineers must identify relevant variables, decide how they will be measured, and collect data for analysis. Their investigations help them to identify the effectiveness, efficiency, and durability of designs under different conditions."
-Understanding A Framework for K-12 Science Education, Bybee 2011
Video on Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
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