🔬 Science
Is this trying to understand or explain something about the natural world?
Clues: “investigating,” “studying,” “testing whether,” “observing how”
⚙️ Engineering
Is this trying to design, build, or improve a solution to a problem?
Clues: “designing,” “building,” “developing,” “creating,” “improving”
The key question: Is the goal to discover knowledge (Science) or to create a solution (Engineering)?
Sometimes both happen together — when in doubt, ask what the primary goal of the work is.
Scientific Thinking Skills
Science or Engineering? — Set 3
5 scenarios across technology, biology & engineering • Classify all 5 to submit
🔬 Science
Seeks to understand the natural world by asking questions and gathering evidence.
Goal: discover and explain — “How does ___ affect ___?”
⚙️ Engineering
Applies knowledge to design solutions to real-world problems.
Goal: create and improve — “How can we build/design ___?”
0 of 5 classified
⚠Please classify all 5 scenarios before submitting.