Unit 4: Aerospace Engineering

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT typically a focus area in aerospace engineering?

• Flight simulation

• Data analysis

• Rocket design

• Marine biology

Open Ended

What excites you the most about the field of aerospace engineering and why do you think it is important for society?

Multiple Choice

Which types of flying vehicles are included in aerospace engineering?

• Aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, drones

• Cars, boats, helicopters, rockets

• Trains, submarines, balloons, gliders

• Bicycles, motorcycles, blimps, jets

Open Ended

Describe the main steps aerospace engineers follow when working on a new project.

Multiple Choice

What is the primary goal of the 6-week challenge described in the lesson?

• Create a flight simulation system

• Build a real rocket

• Design a new type of drone

• Write a research paper

Multiple Choice

Which skills will students develop during the aerospace engineering challenge?

• Coding, data analysis, teamwork, problem-solving

• Painting, singing, acting, dancing

• Cooking, gardening, swimming, running

• Driving, fishing, hiking, climbing

Fill in the Blank

The deadline for submitting the flight simulation project is ___ 13, 2026.

Open Ended

Explain how the engineering thinking process (inquiring, developing ideas, creating solutions, evaluating) helps aerospace engineers solve real-world problems.

Multiple Choice

Why did NASA study Mars' atmosphere, gravity, and terrain before building the Mars Rover?

• To make smart design choices

• To save money on the project

• To find life on Mars

• To test their equipment

Open Ended

Explain how brainstorming and comparing strengths and weaknesses can lead to a better final design, using the Mars Rover example.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT part of today's agenda in the aerospace engineering lesson?

• Engineering design cycle

• Meet Sphero: your flight simulator

• Learning about the GRASPS Challenge

• Building a real rocket

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson, what aspect of aerospace engineering are you most interested in exploring further and why?