Engineering
Name 2 types of engineer
(answers will vary. Teacher decides what counts)
Find something in your pocket or bag that had to be designed.
(answers will vary)
Why must doctors or nurses wear gloves while treating a patient?
So that they can avoid spreading an infection
What day of the week is Writer's Workshop?
Wednesday
Name at least one coding language
Answers will vary. Some of the most popular include:
Javascript, C++, Python, Scratch, and HTML
Which of these three things required an Engineer to be built?
-A bridge
-A house
-A phone
All three
Name two things that a designer must do before creating the final product.
Answers will vary. Teacher decides what is correct.
Name a device that a doctor or nurse might use to inspect a tissue sample or pathogen up close.
A microscope
When finished with writing your paragraph, what is one thing you must do before typing it up?
Get feedback from Mr. Elliott
Name 2 things in this classroom that are programmable.
Answers may vary. The teacher decides what is right.
What is the strongest shape in the world?
A triangle
What is the term that describes a small, quick sketch used to get your ideas out when designing something?
A Thumbnail Sketch
What does "PPE" stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
How many good ideas do you need to write a paragraph
Answers will vary. Less than 4, more than 1
What coding language, created by MIT, is considered the easiest language for beginners to learn?
Scratch
After an engineer tests their design, are they done with it? The correct answer must include an explanation of why it is correct.
No. Their design may have to be changed and tested again.
Why do designers make prototypes?
To test their designs
What is a ligament?
a fibrous connective tissue that attaches bone to bone, and usually serves to hold structures together and keep them stable
What type of writing requires you to state your opinion?
Argumentative
Does everyone who works in the video game industry need to know how to code? Correct answer must also come with an explanation of why it is the correct answer.
No. Reasons why will vary.
Name 3 famous feats of Engineering in California
Answers may vary. Good ideas include:
-The Golden Gate Bridge
-The Bay Bridge
-Great America, Disneyland, The Santa Cruz Boardwalk or Six Flags
-Hearst Castle
-The Winchester Mystery House
What are the 4 principles of flight?
Thrust, weight, lift, and drag
Give two examples of "communicable" diseases
(answers will vary)
Name two subjects we have written about on a Writers Workshop this year.
Answers will vary. The subjects we have had so far:
-Uniform Policy
-Studying for a test (per 2-3 only)
-What we want to get out of this class
-Ban Homework?
-Chromebook Care
Name 3 companies based in California that hire coders.
Answers will vary. Google, Apple, Yahoo, and Disney/Pixar are good answers, along with game design companies like EA, Blizzard, and Activision