Engineering Design
Astronomy
Earth
Cells
Human Body
100
What is the purpose of the Engineering Design Process?
To solve/fix a problem
100
Explain Earth’s place in the Universe.
Our Earth is in the Solar System which is in the Milky Way Galaxy which is in the Universe.
100
What is a fossil and what can it tell us about Earth's past?
1. Remains/traces of plants and animals from the past
2. How the environment and organisms have changed over time
100
Explain why a rock is not considered a living thing
Does not have cells
100
Describe how the human body is organized from cells to organism
Cells make up tissues
Tissues make up organs
Organs make up organ systems
Organ Systems make the organism
200
This material is best used to conduct electricity
Metal
200
Which of the following best describes what happens to an object's gravitational force if the distance between two objects is decreased?
Stronger/Greater
200
True/False: A is youngest, E is the oldest
True/False: D is younger than B but older than A
True/False: B is older than A but younger than D
TRUE (A is at the top; E is at the bottom)
TRUE (D = intrusion. Intrusions are always younger)
FALSE
200
Describe a unicellular organism
Unicellular: One Cell that carries out all functions of life
200
Explain how the skeletal and muscular system work together to make your body move.
Your muscles from your muscular system pull on your bones from your skeletal system to make your body move
300
Michael is working on a design for a new apartment building. After making several design drawings and choosing the best design, Michael began making a miniature toy model of the building. What step of the engineering design process is Michael at?
Prototype
300
Two ruby necked hummingbirds perch down beside each other for a meal. If by the end of the meal, each bird eats its own mass in food so therefore the mass of each bird doubles. How does the gravitational force between the birds change?
Increases
300
Homologous Structures are similar structures in different organisms that have different functions. What do these similar structures suggest about past relationships among organisms?
Evolved from a common ancestor
300
Describe a multicellular organism
Organism that has many specialized cells that carry out specific functions
300
Describe the function of the circulatory system
Moves important things through your body using blood
400
An engineer has just finished building a prototype of a lawn tractor that is powered by the sun. Which of the following should be the next step in the design process?
Test and Evaluate
400
Draw and Describe a LUNAR eclipse
Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon; blocking Sunlight from reaching the Moon 
400
Fossils of tropical plants are found in deserts across Africa. This is evidence that supports what?
Earth's continents were once connected and slowly drifted apart/The Continental Drift Theory
400
Describe the function of the following organelles:
1. Mitochondria
2. Nucleus
3. Vacuole
4. Cell Membrane
1. Mitochondria: Creates energy for the cell
2. Nucleus: Controls the cell
3. Vacuole: Stores important materials
4. Cell Membrane: Controls what enters and leaves the cell
400
Describe the function of the excretory system.
Filters toxic waste and gets rid of it
500
For an engineering project, Ariel came up with an idea to build an automatic dog feeder. She wants her feeder to be solar powered so she researches her ideas and evaluates the pros and cons of her idea. Once she has gathered her ideas; what should she do next?
Design! (Make a detailed drawing)
500
Identify each of these 4 moon phases
1st Quarter
Full Moon
3rd Quarter
New Moon
500
List youngest to oldest
1, 2, 3, 4
500
Describe the functions of these 3 plant cell organelles
- Cell Wall
- Large Vacuole
-Chloroplast
Cell Wall: Provides structure and support for plant cell
Large Vacuole: Holds large amounts of water
Chloroplast: Traps sun energy for food
500
Explain how nutrients get delivered around your body
Digestive System breaks down food and absorbs nutrients, nutrients travel through your body by your blood/bloodstream (circulatory system)