Science
What do plants need from the Sun to help them make food?
Light
What do engineers do?
They design and build solutions to problems
What tool can you use to type letters and numbers into a computer?
A keyboard
How many centimeters are in 1 meter?
100 centimeters
What invention helps people communicate with someone far away by talking?
The telephone
What force pulls objects toward the ground?
Gravity
What is a structure?
Something that is built, such as a bridge, building, or tower
What does a computer use to show pictures and information?
A screen or monitor
What tool can you use to measure the length of a desk?
A ruler or measuring tape
What invention allows people to travel through the air?
An airplane
What are the three states of matter?
Solid, liquid, and gas
What is a prototype?
A model or first version of a design used for testing.
What is a robot?
A machine that can be programmed to perform tasks.
A rectangular structure is 6 feet long and 4 feet wide. What is its perimeter?
20 feet
What machine can help humans do tasks automatically?
A robot
What do we call an animal that eats only plants?
Herbivore
If a bridge falls down during testing, what should an engineer do?
Find the problem, redesign it, and test it again.
What does it mean to program a computer?
To give it instructions to follow.
If one side of a square is 5 inches, what is its area?
25 square inches
Why do people invent new tools and machines?
To solve problems and make tasks easier.
What happens to water when it gets very cold?
It freezes and becomes ice.
What is the engineering design process?
Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Test, and Improve.
Why do engineers test technology?
To find problems and improve how it works.
A robot travels 8 feet each minute. How far will it travel in 6 minutes?
48 feet
What is one important quality that a good inventor needs?
Creativity, curiosity, problem-solving, or perseverance.