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5th Grade Compare Engineering Solutions worksheets

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Compare Engineering Solutions

Grade 5 Science Worksheet

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Read each requirement. Circle whether it is a criterion or a constraint.

1.
The cooler must keep ice from melting for two hours.
- criterion
- constraint
2.
The boat must float with 20 coins on it.
- criterion
- constraint
3.
The space is only 1 square meter.
- criterion
- constraint
4.
The kite must stay in the air for one minute.
- criterion
- constraint
5.
The model must be easy to carry.
- criterion
- constraint
6.
You may only use paper and tape.
- criterion
- constraint
7.
The glider must fly straight.
- criterion
- constraint
8.
The windmill must spin in a light breeze.
- criterion
- constraint
9.
It can be no longer than 30 centimeters.
- criterion
- constraint
10.
Only one person can work at a time.
- criterion
- constraint

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About this worksheet

Engineers compare possible solutions against the problem's requirements. A criterion is something the design must do to succeed, such as hold ten pounds or keep rain out. A constraint is a limit on how the design can be made, such as a small budget, a short time or only certain materials.

On this fifth grade sheet a child reads ten requirements and circles whether each is a criterion or a constraint. Each version has different requirements, and the answer key gives every answer.

What your child will learn

Know what a criterion is
Know what a constraint is
Tell what a design must do from what limits it
Compare solutions fairly

NGSS standard: 3-5-ETS1-2

Worked example

The bridge must hold ten pounds is a criterion. The project must cost less than five dollars is a constraint.

Common mistake

Calling a limit on materials or money a criterion, when a criterion says how well the design must work.

Helpful hint

What the design must do: criterion. What limits the way you can build it: constraint.

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Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with compare engineering solutions?

Calling a limit on materials or money a criterion, when a criterion says how well the design must work.

How can I help my child with compare engineering solutions?

What the design must do: criterion. What limits the way you can build it: constraint.

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