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1. The individual practice run, like the numbered ones in the Water Slide log, that you record the time for.
3. The limitations, such as time or limited materials, that you should be aware of before beginning a project.
7. A quality ensuring that the Cardboard Hand prosthetic is an extension of your hand and easy to use.
8. What is created in the Coding Career Connections activity, related to computer programming languages.
11. The quantity of motion, which the mousetrap must be the main source of, to move the car forward.
12. The opposing force that helps move the golf ball and must be considered in the Mini Golf course design.
13. The required presentation format, along with a slideshow, for the “Trust the Process” rubric.
15. The job title of the newest lead designer at the amusement park in the Water Slide scenario.
18. The initial stage of the Design Process where you define the problem and understand the user needs.
19. What you should do after testing and evaluating your initial solution to make it better (Step 8).
20. The cylindrical components, made of ¼-inch dowels, that support the car's wheels.
22. One of the categories on the Water Slide rubric that evaluates how well the physical structure stands up.
23. This is the preliminary physical model you build and test before creating the final solution.

2. The mandatory step in the design process done after identifying the problem and before developing solutions.
4. A key term from the Cardboard Hand brief describing the tissue essential for finger and wrist movement.
5. The topic for the research assignment about a “paper person” that relates to building water slides.
6. The second step of the design process where you clearly state the problem and all requirements.
8. The necessary standards or specific rules a design must meet, like the ten-second time limit for the Water Slide.
9. The $12,000 financial limit or constraint established for the new Water Slide Design Project.
10. An essential factor of collaboration that is crucial for successfully sharing design ideas within a group.
14. The specific 3D modeling software utilized to complete all six required self-led design tutorials.
16. The natural force mentioned in the Mini Golf requirements that helps move the golf ball through the course.
17. The specific mechanical connection point, like the wrist, that must move effectively in the Cardboard Hand design.
21. A three-letter record used to track materials or trial results for the Water Slide project.