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100

What is the first step in the Engineering Design Process?

Ask/Identify Problem

100

The force that pulls objects toward Earth.

Gravity

100

The gas produced when baking soda and vinegar react.

Carbon Dioxide

100

The ability to float

Boyauncy

100

The "E" in STEM.

Engineering

200

What does a prototype mean?

A first model or test version of a design.

200

The force that slows moving objects.

Friction

200

Water changes into this state when frozen.

Frozen

200

Objects that float have lower ______ than water.

Density

200

The hottest planet.

Venus

300

Why do engineers test their designs?

To see what works and what needs improvement.

300

Energy of something that is moving.

Kinetic

300

Water changes into this state when it gets really hot

Gas

300

The amount of matter in an object.

Mass

300

The strongest natural material.

Diamond

400

Two groups build bridges with the same materials. One holds more weight. Name TWO possible reasons why.

Better design, stronger supports, better weight distribution, triangular supports, etc.

400

Energy stored before motion.

Potential

400

Two substances combining to form something new.

Reaction 

400

A boat that leans to one side is ______.

Unbalanced

400

The red planet.

Mars

500

The step where engineers check if their design works.


Testing

500

A push or a pull.

Force

500

Tiny particles that lifted the raisins.

Bubbles

500

Boats float by displacing this.

Water

500
What is the largest species of shark? 

Whale shark

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