Staff
Science
Technology
Engineering
Mathematics
100
The CSTEP Project Assistant.
Who is Carlos Pulquerio?
100
These are the only two planets in our solar system without moons... A: Mercury & Venus, B: Venus & Mars, C: Uranus & Neptune, D: Neptune & Pluto
What is A: Mercury & Venus? As far as we know, Saturn has the most moons. Saturn has at least 25 satellites that measure at least 6 miles (10 kilometers) in diameter, and several smaller satellites. The largest of Saturn's satellites, Titan, has a diameter of about 3,200 miles (5,150 kilometers) -- larger than the planets Mercury and Pluto.
100
To test whether or not the product will work.
What is the main purpose of developing a prototype?
100
Where is the CG of a doughnut?
What is in the hole?
100
What is the answer to the following problem: Ashley's mother bought some bottles of juice for her family. The juice was on sale for 3 bottles for $4.50. This is how much Ashley's mother spent for 8 bottles of juice?
What is $12?
200
This person thinks STEP and CSTEP are the "bee's knees"
Who is Christy Stephenson?
200
This living animal has the heaviest brain... A: African Bush Elephant, B: Black Rhinoceros, C: Sperm Whale, D: Human
What is C. Sperm Whales? They have the heaviest brain of any living animal. The average Sperm Whale's brain weighs more than 20 pounds (9 kilograms) which is about 4 times heavier than the average human brain.
200
The program you would use to create a spreadsheet.
What is excel?
200
The items listed are all ______? Lever Pulley Wheel & Axle Inclined Plane Wedge Screw
What are simple machines?
200
What is the answer to the following question: Matt's father has a computer desk in his study. The desktop is 60 inches long and 24 inches wide. Matt's father wants to build a proportionately smaller replica of his desk for Matt to use in his bedroom. If the length of Matt's desktop will be 45 inches, then this will be the perimeter?
What is 126 inches?
300
This person loves "jumping into things"
Who is Megan Wickham?
300
This was the first genetically engineered organism. A: Corn, B: Tobacco, C: Sheep, D: Rat
What is a B. tobacco plant? In 1983, a tobacco plant, designed to be resistant to certain herbicides, was grown in Wisconsin.
300
What is an example of technology that has improved transportation systems?
Possible answers: Car mirrors make cars safer. Seat belts make cars safer. Air bags make cars safer. GPS helps people find their way around while traveling.
300
The application of science and mathematics to solve real-life problems.
What is engineering?
300
What is the value of t, given the statement below? If 5t + 2 = 6, then t =
What is 4/5?
400
The STEP & CSTEP part-time Project Specialists.
Who are Stacey Smith and Andrew Cotronea?
400
These substances control the rates of chemical reactions... A: Reactants, B: Catalysts, C: Isotopes, D: Cathodes
What is B: Catalysts? Catalysts are substances that control the rates of chemical reactions.
400
A collection of web pages designed to let anyone who accesses to modify or contribute content.
What is a wiki?
400
The process that engineers use to create solutions to a human need or want.
What is Engineering Design Process?
400
What is the solution to the following? 5y(2y -3) + (2y -3)
What is (5y +1)(2y - 3)?
500
The "parent" of STEP and CSTEP.
What is New York State Education Department?
500
The atoms and molecules in a gas are in constant motion. Temperature is a measure of this motion. How are these related? a. As temperature increases, the molecules and atoms move faster. b. As temperature decreases, the molecules and atoms move farther apart. c. As temperature increases, the atoms and molecules move farther apart. d. As temperature decreases, the molecules and atoms move faster.
What is A: As temperature increases, the molecules and atoms move faster?
500
A software program that allows you to explore the World Wide Web.
What is a browser?
500
The name of the organization founded by Dean Kamen that promotes science, engineering, and technology.
What is FIRST?
500
This Greek mathematician is known as the greatest mathematician of all times. His most brilliant mathematical discovery was establishing the value of pi, and developing a system of calculation that was the beginning of calculus.
Who is Archimedes?