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100

Why do things fall when you drop them?

gravity

100

TRUE OR FALSE

Engineers work by themselves!

FALSE

Engineers work together or bounce ideas off each other

100

What type of spacecraft went to the moon? 

A.  Space Shuttle  B.  Rocket  C.  Flying Saucer

B.  Rocket

100

Why are we choosing to try and colonize Mars and not the Moon?  

The Moon does not have an atmosphere or the Moon has too thin of an atmosphere

100

TRUE OR FALSE

Attention to detail is somewhat needed for engineering

FALSE

Attention to detail is absolutely necessary for engineers!

(+50 points if a specific example is given)

100

What were stick figures originally drawn on?

Stick figures were originally drawn on caves! 

200

TRUE OR FALSE

Mass is a weight

Mass is NOT weight. While both are forms of measurement, mass will always stay the same unlike weight which can shift.

200

STEM stands for...

Science

Technology

Engineering

Mathematics

200

What is Kinetic Energy?

Kinetic Energy is energy in motion

200

TRUE OR FALSE

Engineers come up with one model and make their final design

FALSE

Several prototypes are made first in order to make sure of safety

200

What falls faster the bowling ball or feather?

The bowling ball

(+50 if students mention air resistance)

200

What did Romans use chains for?

Romans used chains to connect and secure objects such as drawing water from a well

300

Name a part of a rocket

Nosecone, body tube, fins, motor mount, exhaust flame

300

What is STEM's definition of technology?

Technology is defined as a manmade object or system that solves a problem. So

300

What is Potential Energy?

Potential Energy is the buildup of energy.

300

What were bridges originally made of?

Simple materials

(+50 points if any of these were mentioned)  wooden logs, stone, and dirt

300

Our brains do what when watching cartoons?

Our brains fill in the blanks
300
Why are chains durable?

Chains are durable because the interlocking function allows the chains to distribute weight. While still flexible, any force applied on chains is shared equally instead of just one link.

400

What is the definition of mass?

Mass refers to the amount of matter in an object

400

Name a type of engineer!

Construction, mechanical, civil, electrical, computer...

400

Where was the first successful rollercoaster built?

The first successful roller coaster was actually built in Coney Island in 1884.

400

What is a prototype?

Prototypes are early versions of a design that keep getting better.

400

Why are helicopters and airplanes different in the way they fly?

While airplanes are able to get into the air horizontally, helicopters are unique in being able to lift vertically, meaning they can simply go upwards to fly

400

What were rockets originally made for?

Rockets had to be repurposed from war weapons, to having to carry initially animals and other objects to space before humans could travel.

500

What is the definition of gravity?

Gravity is an invisible force that pulls objects toward each other  

500

What is the definition of Engineering?

Engineering is defined as the process of creating/using technology to solve a problem or make something easier.

500

Name a part of an airplane and what it does

Propeller- Results in the aircraft being pushed forward from the resulting pressure difference

Engine- Moves the plane forward with force to be able to fly fast

Wing- Generate most of the lift to hold the plane in the air

Tail- Provides stability during flight, in a way similar to the feathers on an arrow

Etc...

500

What two forces work together to make bridges work?

Compression and Tension

500

Which scientist proposed the three laws of motion?

Issac Newton

500

What is the back of your eye known as?

What is the Retina?