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Armando Soto
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Comparing Engineering and Science Practices

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They're related, but have different purposes
Science is to come up with explanations about phenomena
Engineering is the practice of solving problems with designed solutions
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Both involve investigations
Science - learn how and why things work
Engineering - design and solve problems
Scientists might ask questions like: "What causes..." "Why does..." "How does..."
Engineers might ask questions like: "What is the best..." "What type of..."
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Multiple Choice
What causes diamonds to form in the earth?
Science
Engineering
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Multiple Choice
What is the most effective glass thickness for a small greenhouse?
Science
Engineering
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Multiple Choice
What type of material best allows a building to withstand an earthquake?
Science
Engineering
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Multiple Choice
What type of drill is the best to use for a sand mining operation?
Science
Engineering
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Multiple Choice
What causes the change in seasons?
Science
Engineering
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Ask questions and Define Problems
A tensile strength test could be used to investigate a science question, such as how the chemical properties of a material relate to its ability to withstand being pulled out of shape. The same test could be used to solve an engineering question, such as what material could be used to manufacture a part that must stretch less than 1% of its length when a certain-sized load is applied to it.
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Tensile Test Video
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Tensile Test
A possible question a scientist might try to find an explanation for is how chemical properties of a material relate to its ability to withstand being pulled.
What kind of problem might an engineer try to solve by doing a tensile test?
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Poll
What kind of problem might an engineer try to solve by doing a tensile test?
Finding a type of tape that won't break after holding a package together.
Finding which tire material that allows a bike to go the fastest.
Finding a type of metal that makes a cooking pot heat up the fastest.
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