STEM PRE-TEST

What does S.T.E.M. stand for?

• Scenery, Time, Entertainment, Money

• Seals, Tigers, Elephants, Monkeys

• Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

• Scientists, Technician, Education, Mathematician

What is math?

• using numbers

• use of numbers to measure. a method to quantify our environment

• numbers in patterns

• addition, subtraction, and multiplication

What is engineering?

• working on car engines

• the process used to design technology to modify or observe our environment

• designing engines

• a method to make stuff

What is technology?

• computers

• created items meant to make it easier to modify or observe our environment

• things made up of metal or plastic

• phones & cars

What is science?

• the study of life

• a method to study & experiment

• the study of stuff

• the process we use to observe our environment & make conclusions

What is S.T.E.M.?

• Science Technology Engineering Math

• The use of Math & Engineering to c create the Technology needed to modify and observe our environment

A beam or truss bridge is supported by:

• trees

• metal rods

• column or piers

• wires

______ distribute the load (weight) at the end of an arch bridge.

• abutment

• piers

• pillars

• columns

Modern suspension bridges are characterized by a/an ____ shape cable pattern.

• T

• M

• A

• N

Which bridge design typically is the simplest and least expensive?

• modern suspension

• arch

• beam/truss

• cable-stayed