Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Technology &
Design
Process
100
a machine that changes the direction of motion of an object to which force is applied
pulley
100
a stiff bar that rests on a support
lever
100
machine made of simple machines that work together
complex machine
100
An inventor decides on a solution to a problem. What happens next? A. She designs a prototype B. She communicates the results. C. She does research. D. She redesigns the prototype.
A. She designs a prototype.
100
Design Process: (fill in the blank) 1. _____________ the problem. 2. Do research. 3. Develop possible solutions. 4. Choose one solution. 5. Design and construct a prototype. 6. Test the prototype 7. Communicate results. 8. Evaluate and redesign.
Identify
200
to look for facts about something
research
200
a simple machine made from two slanted sides that end in a sharp edge
wedge
200
the first working product that uses a design
prototype
200
Which is an example of work? A. solving a math problem B. reading a book C. pushing on a bike pedal D. pushing a rock that does not move
C. pushing on a bike pedal
200
Design Process: (fill in the blank) 1. Identify the problem. 2. Do research. 3. Develop possible _________. 4. Choose one solution. 5. Design and construct a prototype. 6. Test the prototype 7. Communicate results. 8. Evaluate and redesign.
solutions
300
a ramp
inclined plane
300
a step-by-step process used to solve a problem
design process
300
Think of a pair of scissors. What is the best description of this complex machine? A. a wedge and a lever B. two cutting wedges and two levers that move the wedges C. two wedges held together by a wheel and axle D. two inclined planes and two levers
two cutting wedges and two levers that move the wedges
300
What can you do with a lever? A. lift up a box B. hold two boards together C. slice through an object D. turn an axle
A. lift up a box
300
Design Process: (fill in the blank) 1. Identify the problem. 2. Do research. 3. Develop possible solutions. 4. Choose one solution. 5. Design and construct a ______. 6. Test the prototype 7. Communicate results. 8. Evaluate and redesign.
prototype
400
the use of a force to move an object across a distance
work
400
an inclined plane wrapped around a center post
screw
400
What is the first step of the design process? A. Develop possible solutions. B. Identify a problem to be solved. C. Do research D. Construct a prototype
B. Identify a problem to be solved.
400
Which simple machine helps you to hold things together? A. a screw B. an inclined plane C. a pulley D. a wheel and axle
A. a screw
400
Design Process: (fill in the blank) 1. Identify the problem. 2. Do research. 3. Develop possible solutions. 4. Choose one solution. 5. Design and construct a prototype. 6. ______the prototype 7. Communicate results. 8. Evaluate and redesign.
test
500
a round object attached to a post called an axle
wheel and axle
500
the use of science knowledge to invent tools and new ways of doing things
technology
500
A scientist uses what he knows to modify a wedge. The new invention will help keep roads clear of ice and snow in winter. What did the scientist develop? A. a new technology B. a new scientific method C. a new design process D. a new inquiry
A. a new technology
500
Ryan is helping his family load a van with boxes. He lifts up each box and places it in the van. He then climbs into the van and moves the box to the back of the truck. What simple machine could help Ryan with this task.
Ryan could use an inclined plane to help his family load the van with boxes.
500
Design Process: (fill in the blank) 1. Identify the problem. 2. Do research. 3. Develop possible solutions. 4. Choose one solution. 5. Design and construct a prototype. 6. Test the prototype 7. Communicate results. 8. Evaluate and ______.
redesign
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