Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - SHS 1
ENGINEERING DESIGN
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ENGINEERING DESIGN
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Subject: Engineering
Class: SHS 1
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 10
Grade code: 1.3.1.LI.4
Strand code: 3
Sub-strand code: 1
Content standard code: 1.3.1.CS.1
Indicator code: 1.3.1.LI.4
Theme: SYSTEMS DESIGN AND PROTOTYPING
Subtheme: ENGINEERING DESIGN
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Engineers are problem-solvers. In Ghana, we are surrounded by challenges that require smart, creative solutions – from managing plastic waste in our cities to improving how our farmers store their crops. However, before an engineer can design a solution, they must first deeply understand the problem. This is the most critical step. If you don't understand the problem, you might create a solution that nobody wants or that doesn't work. This lesson focuses on the first step of understanding: setting clear goals for your investigation.
What is Engineering Design?
The Engineering Design Process is a series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem. While there are many versions of this process, it always begins with identifying and understanding the problem.
The First Step: From Problem to Objectives
Imagine your community headteacher complains that "the school's electricity bill is too high." This is a problem statement. It identifies an issue, but it's very broad. To solve it, we need to break it down. We can't just start building things. We must first do some research.