Vocabulary
A moving object has what type of energy?
Give an example of gravitational potential energy?
(Hint: gravity)
Any example involving height. (going up on a rollercoaster, hold a ball up in the air)
What has keys but can't open locks?
A piano
What is gravity?
Force that pulls things down to the center of the earth
What is the largest land animal?
African Elephant
Energy that is stored and waiting to move is called?
Potential Energy
What was the science term for a slinky?
Spring
Which is heavier: a ton of bricks or a ton of feathers?
Neither—they both weigh a ton.
What part of the airplane creates lift?
The wings
What are the colors of the rainbow?
Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Indigo Violet
Force that slows things down or stops them
(half pts for drag or air resistance)
How does a bow and arrow use potential and kinetic energy?
Potential Energy: Pulling back the rubberband
Kinetic Energy: Letting the arrow fly
What building has the most stories?
A library
What part of the plane creates thrust?
Engines or propellers
Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
Neil Arsmstrong
The ability to use energy to make something move or to stop it
Work
What part of the rollercoaster has the most potential energy?
The highest point, right before the drop
Tongue Twister: Repeat this phrase 3x without messing up or pausing.
"She sells seashells by the seashore"
Good Job!
What is aerodynamics?
The way objects move through the air
Who invented the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
The weight that is being carried by something is called?
(Hint: starts with L)
Load
How does a wind turbine work?
I run but never walk, have a mouth but never talk, have a head but never weep, and have a bed but never sleep. What am I?
A river
Name 4 projects we did last year
Paper Airplanes, Propeller Helicopters, Parachute, Kites, Stomp Rockets, Seeds and Nature
Name all the instructors. (Hint: 4 total)
Mr. Juan
Mr. Abraham
Ms. Sophia
Ms. Laura
(400 pts to team who can name 3/4 instructors if no team gets all)