Science
What do plants need from the Sun to help them make food?
Light
What device can you use to type words into a computer?
Keyboard
Engineers design and build things to solve what?
Problems
How many sides does a triangle have?
3
Which would make a paper airplane fly farther; throwing it gently or throwing it with more force?
More force
What are three states of matter?
Solid, Liquid, and Gas
What does a computer use to show pictures and information?
Monitor/Screen
What is a structure that helps people cross over water or roads?
A bridge
What is 8x4?
32
What material would make a good bridge: tissue paper or craft sticks?
Craft sticks
What force pulls objects toward Earth?
Gravity
What is a step-by-step set of instructions for solving a problem called?
Algorithm
If a tower keeps falling over, what could an engineer change?
Its base, materials, or design
What is half of 24?
12
Why might a wider base make a tower more stable?
It gives the tower more support
What happens to water when it gets very cold?
It freezes into ice
What should you do before clicking an unfamiliar link?
Check that it is safe/trusted
Why do engineers test their designs?
To see what works and what needs improvement
If you have 3 groups of 15, how many do you have altogether?
45
You have 10 straws and 10 pieces of tape. What could you build to test an engineering idea?
Answers will vary!
What is the process called when liquid water changes into water vapor?
Evaporation
What is a mistake or problem in computer code called?
A bug
What is it called when you improve a design after testing it?
Redesigning
A rectangle is 8 units long and 4 units wide. What is its area?
32 square units
Your bridge holds 10 blocks but collapses with 11. What should you do next?
Redesign and test it again