Earth’s Place in the Universe
Why does the sun appear brighter than other stars?
the sun is the brightest star to the earth because it is the closest
What is the first step in solving an engineering problem?
To thoroughly define and understand the "problem" by identifying the issue in context , and the desired outcome
Name a tool that helps us observe things we cannot see with the naked eye.
a microscope
What is an instinctual response in animals?
A bird migrates to another location
Animals taking care of their young
nesting birds begging for food from their mother
It has never been learned before and the animals know what to do.
What is an inherited characteristic?
A feature or quality passed down from parents to their offspring through genes? ex. brown hair, height
Where is the Earth located within the Milky Way galaxy?
Orion spur( also called orion arm) roughly two -thirds of the way from the galactic center to the outer edge?
Why is it important to test and re-test a prototype?
The early identification of " flaws, it meets the users needs, allows for refinement for a more successful product
How have satellites improved our ability to study Earth?
Global monitoring of weather, climate, and environmental changes providing data on land, oceans and atmosphere, and showing us early warnings for disasters
How do animals use their senses to guide their actions?
Sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch to gather information about their surroundings
ex. sight- animals use sight to find food
ex. hearing- helps animals to detect predators
How can the environment influence an organism's traits?
Ex. bad nutrition and it can related to stunt in growth height, and can weaken motor skills?
Name three types of bodies in our solar system and describe one physical property of each.
planets, dwaf planets, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, and moons
Any 3 answers
How can failure help in finding a solution?
Identifying problems, redirection/ innovation( trying a new sport), learning to adapt to the situation, build resilience, fostering growth/ new mindset, strengthening professionalism, identifying failure points, and finding lessons( lesson learned)
Give an example of a scientific discovery that led to a new technology
ex. x-rays and they helped us to see into the human body and lead to CT scans or MRI's
ex. personal communicator in 1992(make phone calls, send faxes, and send emails) to smartphones
Compare an instinctual response to a learned response.
Instinct, is when a bird migrates to another location in the winter.
What is a learned response? Learned how to walk from another person, talk from another person, spin like another person, stick out your tongue( like Ms. Maloney) lol.
Give an example of a trait that is influenced by both inheritance and the environment.
Height and exposures to nutrition, healthcare, toxins, or other diseases will effect a person's height?
What causes a solar eclipse?
When the moon passes between the sun and earth casting a shadow on Earth that either partially or fully blocks the sun's light in some areas
What should you consider when planning tests on a prototype?
Defining clear goals, identifying the target audience, choosing the right testing method, and successful metrics(key questions, tests)
What is the purpose of using measuring tools in constructing a prototype?
accuracy, repeatability, validity, and reliability on a protype
Give an example of an animal behavior that is learned.
A dog "sitting" or " stay" on command
How do plants inherit traits from their parents?
Passed down through their genes which are passed down from the parents to offsprings via chromosomes
How does the tilt of the Earth's axis affect the seasons?
As the Earth orbits different hemispheres receive more direct sunlight leading to warmer temperatures during the summer and cooler temperatures during the winter
Describe a situation where redesigning a prototype was necessary.
Testing a product before it is approved for manufacturing
Ex. developing a smart home security system where the user is allowed to test it early to give feedback.
How do X-ray cameras help in medical science?
To see the image of bones, organs, and tissues allowing doctors to detect problems like fractures, tumors, and other conditions
How do memories help animals in their actions?
A dog " sitting" or "staying" on command? They remember the training of the person who speaks to them. They will either listen or not listen.
ex. predator avoidance, enabling them to learn, adapt to environment, remembering past experiences( good/ bad)
Why do variations in traits exist among similar organisms?
What is genetic mutations, genetic recombination from the parents to the offspring? What is the environment that can also play a part in traits?