Title: Describe the steps of the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) engineering design process.
Course: Inventions and Innovations (21099-18) > Section: Exploring Design and Creativity

Description should include the following steps:

- Define the problem.
- Brainstorm solutions.
- Research possible solutions.
- Plan the chosen solution.
- Build a model or prototype.
- Test the model or prototype.
- Improve the design.
- Communicate the process and results.

Process/Skill Questions:

- When does feedback occur in the engineering design process?
- Why is it important to brainstorm many different ideas before creating a plan to build a design?
- Why is it important to conduct thorough research before progressing in the design process?
- How could it be helpful to brainstorm again after research?