STEM
CHALLENGE 1
DESIGN PROCESS
CHALLENGE 2
CHALLENGE 3
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What does STEM stand for?
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
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What was the name of challenge 1?
What is building a hut?
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What is the first step in the STEM design process?
What is ASK
100
What was the name of challenge number 2
What is Build a Bridge
100
What is the name of challenge 3
What is Message in A Bottle: Waterproof container
200
What is the long term goal of STEM Education?
it enables the U.S. to remain the economic and technological leader of the global marketplace.
200
How did the sailor end up on the island?
What is a shipwreck?
200
During this step, students measure and record
What is Test
200
List 3 of the materials used in challenge 2
toothpicks, glue gun, popsicle sticks, q-tips, tape, paper, scissors, timer, index cards, tootsie rolls, string, bar erasers, rulers
200
List 3 materials that will be used in Challenge 3
What is foil, plastic wrap, toilet paper rolls, tub of water, masking tape, clock, rubber bands, straws, small dixie cups, scissors, rulers
300
Who was the first president to push for STEM education?
President George W. Bush
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In order to complete the project, students had to?
What is plan, design and build a hut that will withstand a small windstorm
300
In this step, students modify their designs
What is Imagine
300
Each structure was tested by
What is bridging them between two desks and placing erasers along with other items on the center of the bridge.
300
How will the structures be tested in challenge 3
What is placing it in a tub of water for 30 seconds
400
This is needed for ALL STEM projects to be successful
What is teamwork
400
How were designs tested?
What is using a blow dryer
400
This step requires students to follow their plan
What is create
400
The explorer on the island discovered this and needed the bridge to reach this
What is a grove of fruit trees
400
What concepts are covered in challenge 3
What is linear measurement, weight measurement, buoyancy, scientific process
500
The first two challenges addressed these two letters in STEM
What is Science and Engineering
500
To be successful, students had to
What is construct a hut that does not fall apart or tip over during the windstorm
500
These steps require students to brainstorm solutions and think about how to create your idea
What is imagine and plan
500
What concepts were apart of challenge 2?
What is linear measurement, force, scientific process
500
To be considered successful, designs must
What is be able to float and keep water out for 45 seconds