What is Engineering K-2-ETS1-2

NGSS

Information gathered through observation

Data

Information gathered through observation. Data. In kindergarten, data is like collecting bits of information to learn about the world around us.

The use of scientific principles to design and build machines, structures, and other items

Engineering

The use of scientific principles to design and build machines, structures, and other items. Engineering. Engineering is like using ideas to create and make things that help us.

Testing a hypothesis by collecting data in controlled conditions

Experiment

Testing a hypothesis by collecting data in controlled conditions. Experiment. In Kindergarten, an experiment is like a fun test where we try things out to see what happens.

A possible explanation or answer to a scientific question

Hypothesis

A possible explanation or answer to a scientific question hypothesis. A hypothesis is like a guess that we can test to find out if it's right or wrong.

A representation of an object or system

Model

A representation of an object or system. Model. In Kindergarten, a model is like a toy version of something big so we can see and understand how it works.

The factor that can change in an experiment

Variable

The factor that can change in an experiment. Variable. A variable is something you can change to see how it affects what you are testing.