Vocabulary
What is an early version of a product used for testing?
prototype
What is the first step of the engineering design process?
Define the problem
AI stands for
Artificial Intelligence
This type of engineer designs and improves bridges, roads, and public transportation in a city like Chicago.
Civil Engineer
The sensors on a robot are like what part of the body?
Eyes and ears
How many bathroom passes do you get for your 20 weeks of STEM class?
10 passes until the end of December
This is the science that uses numbers and symbols to solve problems
Math
What does it mean to test, improve, and repeat a design?
Iterate
What is the last step of the engineering design process?
Communicate
What are 3 challenges of AI
Makes mistakes, shows bias, takes human jobs
This type of engineer writes code and creates programs that make apps, websites, or AI systems work.
Software Engineer
What part of the robot is like its "muscles"?
The motor
Any paper assignments or late work should be put where?
The green bin at the front of the room
This is the study of our natural world
Science
What is it called when you improve an existing product?
Innovate
Figuring out how much time you have to complete a project would be what part of the engineering design process?
Identify
What are 3 benefits of AI?
Speed, Consistency, Accuracy
This type of engineer designs and builds machines that can sense, move, and complete tasks, like Dash or the Mars Rover.
Robotics Engineer
What does it mean when we say robots are re-programmable?
Their behavior can be changed by updating the code or software
What belongs in the top middle and bottom of the towers?
Top- Tech/ Materials
Middle- Materials
Bottom- Garbage
Using science, mathematical and creativity to design, construct, and maintain structures, and machines
Engineering
What are rules or limits that must be followed in a design?
Constraints
Which step comes after brainstorming solutions?
Selecting the best idea to prototype
When something is unfairly one-sided or shows favoritism, leaving some people or ideas out.
Bias
This type of engineer studies flight and works on airplanes, rockets, or even spacecraft like NASA missions.
Aerospace Engineer
Which part of the robot is like its "bones" that give it form and hold everything together?
Body Structure
What are the 4 Categories you are graded in?
Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity
Applying math and science to design problem solving materials
Technology
What are moral principles about what is right and wrong?
What was the problem we were trying to solve in the Marble Maze activity?
Haunted Trails was looking for a new design for their Marble Maze game.
What is 1 program we used during this unit that used AI?
Semantris, Auto Draw, Quick Draw, Verse by Verse, Blob Opera, Google Translate
This type of engineer creates technology to help farmers grow more food, protect crops, and use land responsibly.
Agricultural Engineer
What is an example of a power source for a robot?
Battery, rechargeable battery, solar power, outlet, gasoline
What is Mrs. Calkins daughter and dog's names?
Clara and Stanley
What is an example of a human want vs. need?
House vs. Shelter
McDonalds vs. Food to survive