Vocabulary
A moving object has this kind of energy
Kinetic Energy
The strongest shape used in building structures
Triangles!
The kits include articulating (moving) components. Name one example of a part that moves.
Wheels, axle block, hinge block
A shape with 8 sides is called a what?
an octagon
In superhero movies, characters often have superpowers. Name four different superpowers you’ve seen in movies or comics.
flying, super strength, invisibility, speed, telekinesis, shooting webs
This type of energy is stored and waiting to be used.
Potential Energy
The popsicle-stick bow and arrow shows potential and kinetic energy by
Pulling back the string stores potential energy, and releasing it turns that stored energy into kinetic energy as the arrow moves!
What is the purpose of the Spark:Bit?
It's the controller (brain) of your mechanism
What is the value of the expression:
3(4 + 2)?
18
This video game features building with blocks and surviving monsters at night.
Minecraft
The ability to use energy to move something
Work
The energy that increases when you pull the arm back farther on your catapult
Potential energy
Name an example of an inclined plane.
Ramp
The area of a square with a side length of 4 units
16 square units
Name four characters from the “Mario” video game series.
Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Bowser
A piece found in the STEM Lab kits that moves
an articulating component
Three objects that demonstrate elastic potential energy
Rubber band, a spring, a bow, trampoline, and pens.
Name an example of an output found in the kits.
Light module or motor
A class has 24 students. If ¾ of them bring headphones, how many students bring headphones?
18 students
In the “Harry Potter” series, Harry and his friends attend this magical school.
Hogwarts