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Engineering design challenges

This material helps 7th-grade students practice understanding the engineering design process through questions about steps, constraints, and criteria, encouraging them to evaluate solutions and organize processes correctly. Activities include multiple-choice, ordering, and fill-in-the-blank questions.

By Edform · Science · Grade 7 · Published Oct 15, 2026 · New

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Questions

  1. Which step comes first in the engineering design process?
  2. Which of the following are examples of constraints in an engineering design challenge?
  3. Put the steps of the engineering design process in the correct order.
  4. Fill in the blank: Criteria are the _______ that a solution must meet to be successful.
  5. Choose the correct word: Engineers often have to balance criteria and (constraints | ideas | sketches) when designing solutions.
  6. Sort the following items into 'Criteria' and 'Constraints'.
  7. Match each engineering term to its definition.
  8. Decide if each statement about evaluating solutions is true or false.
  9. If a bridge must hold at least 200 pounds and your prototype holds 180 pounds, how many more pounds must it support to meet the criteria?
  10. What is the name for a testable version of a design that engineers build to try out their ideas?

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