G6 STEM Q2 Exam

These are long, skinny elements used to make many structures like towers and bridges.

• beam

• truss

• Compression

• tension

A structure that consists of connected triangles so that the overall assembly behaves as a single object.

• beam

• truss

• Compression

• Guy wire

An object that is being 'squished' is in _____________________.

• Compression

• Tension

• Support

Sometimes towers include ropes, cables, or chains as part of the design. These are anchored to the ground and prevent the tall, skinny towers from falling over. These are called _____________________.

• tension

• compression

• cross section

Guy wires added in the tower's design are in ____________.

• square

• triangle

• rectangle

The strongest shape is ____________. It is commonly part of tower or bridge designs.

• rhombus

• triangle

• rectangle

• square

STEM process or step #1 is Ask. What do we need to write or identify in the 'ask' step?

• Write the challenge overview or goals to achieve or problems need to solve

• Write down here ideas on how you will go about with doing the project and meeting your goals or requirement

• List steps in building your prototype

STEM process or step #3 is Plan. What are the parts or items that must be included in your 'Plan step'. These are items that you must also document in your STEM Journal (STEM slides). Circle all that applies from the choices below.

• Materials

• Design

• Steps in creating your prototype

• Difficulties in doing the project or prototype

An object that is in ______________ when it is 'pulled'.

• Compression

• Tension

• Support

Students' towers will work perfectly on the first try-they might even collapse! Students might need to iterate by testing and tweaking their designs multiple times. Iterate means ___________.

• fix

• repeat

• dispose