NGSS · Engineering · Grades 3–5 Engineering

3-5-ETS1-1 Define a Design Problem: Criteria & Constraints

Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.

Kentucky 3-5-ETS1-1 uses the same wording.

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3-5-ETS1-2Engineering Design: Generate & Compare SolutionsPhenomenon: The Fish Cannon3-5-ETS1-3Engineering Fair Tests & Failure PointsPhenomenon: The Wobbly Bridge