What is a "closed-loop system" as defined in the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?

An electronic device that can do at least three things: take in data, perform operations on data, and display the results of those operations

Some kind of limit on your solution

How is a "computer" defined in the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?

An electronic device that can do at least three things: take in data, perform operations on data, and display the results of those operations

According to the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary, what is a "conceptual system"?

Some kind of limit on your solution

What does "constraint" mean in the context of the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?

Some kind of limit on your solution

What is the definition of CRISPR according to the learning material?

A type of biotechnology that is used to edit genes and change the DNA of living things

The part of the building that all structures rest on

The energy that moves tiny, negatively charged atomic particles

The basis by which your project is judged

What does the term 'criteria' refer to in the document?

The basis by which your project is judged

The act of changing the genes of an organism

How far something is from where it started

Goods that are meant to be useful for three or more years

According to the material, what is 'current'?

The rate at which electrons flow through a conductor

The part of the sending device that converts a message into a form that can be sent over the network

Something that requires us to use morals to decide what is right or wrong

What is the role of a 'decoder' in a communication system?

The part of the destination device that converts the encoded message into a readable form

The device or person that is receiving a message

The network of electrical components that create a path for electricity to flow

The part of the sending device that converts a message into a form that can be sent over the network

What does 'destination' mean in the context of a communication system?

The device or person that is receiving a message

The part of the building that all structures rest on

The part of the sending device that converts a message into a form that can be sent over the network

The part of the destination device that converts the encoded message into a readable form

Define 'displacement' as per the learning material.

How far something is from where it started

The act of changing the genes of an organism

The basis by which your project is judged

Goods that are meant to be useful for three or more years

What are 'durable goods' according to the document?

Goods that are meant to be useful for three or more years

The energy that moves tiny, negatively charged atomic particles

The part of the building that all structures rest on

The network of electrical components that create a path for electricity to flow

Negatively charged atomic particles

What constitutes an 'electric circuit'?

Network of electrical components that create a path for electricity to flow

The part of the sending device that converts a message into a form that can be sent over the network

The device or person that is receiving a message

Something that requires us to use morals to decide what is right or wrong

What is 'electrical energy' as defined in the material?

The energy that moves tiny, negatively charged atomic particles

The act of changing the genes of an organism

The basis by which your project is judged

What are 'electrons'?

Negatively charged atomic particles

The part of the destination device that converts the encoded message into a readable form

The device or person that is receiving a message

Goods that are meant to be useful for three or more years

What is the function of an 'encoder' in a communication system?

The part of the sending device that converts a message into a form that can be sent over the network

The part of the destination device that converts the encoded message into a readable form

The device or person that is receiving a message

The network of electrical components that create a path for electricity to flow

How is 'Energy' defined in the document?

The act of changing the genes of an organism

The basis by which your project is judged

The part of the building that all structures rest on

What is an 'ethical issue' according to the learning material?

Something that requires us to use morals to decide what is right or wrong

The energy that moves tiny, negatively charged atomic particles

The part of the sending device that converts a message into a form that can be sent over the network

How far something is from where it started

What does 'foundation' refer to in the context provided?

The part of the building that all structures rest on

The act of changing the genes of an organism

The energy that moves tiny, negatively charged atomic particles

Goods that are meant to be useful for three or more years

Define 'genetic engineering' as per the document.

The act of changing the genes of an organism

The part of the building that all structures rest on

The network of electrical components that create a path for electricity to flow

What is a green building?

A building that has been created with environmental health and efficiency in mind throughout its life cycle

A building painted green for aesthetic purposes

A building that uses green energy sources exclusively

A building located in a green zone area

What is the purpose of a greenhouse gas?

To trap heat inside our atmosphere

To support plant growth in a controlled environment

To reduce the carbon footprint of a building

What is the definition of hardware in the context of computers?

The physical parts of the computer

The software that operates the computer

The digital interface used by the computer

The external devices connected to the computer

What does the term "innovation" refer to?

The process of maintaining a product or system

The initial idea for a new product or system

The marketing strategy for a product or system

Making it so that someone can't get sick from a disease

The process of installing software on a computer

The act of injecting a substance into a building material

The integration of technology into a new product

What does "input" refer to in computing?

The data that you enter into the computer

The results you get from a computer program

The devices used to display computer data

The power supply for a computer

What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?

IoT, objects that with sensors and controllers that collect data for themselves and share that data with other objects

A global network of internet service providers

A collection of websites and online services

A term for the latest internet technologies

What does "iterative" mean in a process?

A process where each step builds on the last and repeats as many times as necessary

A process that is performed only once

A process where each step is planned in advance

A process that is performed without any planning or structure

What is a light-emitting diode (LED)?

An electronic component that emits light when voltage is applied

A battery that powers electronic devices

A device that regulates electricity flow in a circuit

What are microcontrollers?

Small, programmable computers with memory

Large mainframe computers used in corporate environments

Software programs that control computer operations

Devices that manage microtransactions in financial systems

What is a network in the context of computers?

Computers connected to share data

A group of people working together on a computer project

A single computer with multiple users

The mainframe that controls a series of computers

What are non-durable goods?

Goods that aren’t useful after some time, generally less

Products that have a long lifespan and can be used for years

Goods that are not physical items but services

Durable materials used in the construction of goods

What is the definition of "ohms" according to the learning material?

A system that completes a process without any form of evaluation

A place where a group shares and exchanges their ideas publicly

What does "open forum" refer to in the document?

A place where a group shares and exchanges their ideas publicly

Data that you get from the computer

A computer that makes its own decisions based on feedback in a closed-loop system

Materials used in the process of making a consumer good

What is "ore" defined as in the learning material?

A long-chain molecule that gives plants their structure

A system composed of actual physical parts and pieces

Sets of instructions a computer follows according to software

What does "output" mean in the context of this document?

Data that you get from the computer

Structures built to stand for a long time

A type of computing that involves the interaction of computers with the physical world

The deliberate act of developing solutions by carefully defining the problem

What are "permanent structures" as defined in the learning material?

Structures built to stand for a long time

A system or subsystem that uses energy to provide propulsion to another system

Materials used in the process of making a consumer good

A computer that makes its own decisions based on feedback in a closed-loop system

According to the document, what is a "physical computing system"?

A computer that makes its own decisions based on feedback in a closed-loop system

A type of computing that involves the interaction of computers with the physical world

A system composed of actual physical parts and pieces

A long-chain molecule, that among other things, gives plants their structure

Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary Quiz

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term "accuracy" refer to in the context of the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?

The practice of raising plants and animals for human use

How true or correct a thing is

A material that allows the flow of electricity

The process of writing instructions in a computer’s language

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is "agriculture" defined as in the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?

Types of plastics that can be broken down quickly by living organisms

The format of instructions that computer processors can understand

The practice of raising plants and animals for human use

A system that looks at feedback and can change its process in order to reach a desired outcome

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are "amperes" in the context of the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?

A form of technology that uses living things or systems to create new products

Units of current

Things people and companies buy for their own use

How trustworthy or believable a thing is

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of "binary code" according to the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?

The format of instructions that computer processors can understand

A material that allows the flow of electricity

The process of writing instructions in a computer’s language

A system where the parts and pieces are made up of ideas or concepts

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are "biodegradable plastics" as defined in the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?

Plastics made from renewable and natural resources

Types of plastics that can be broken down quickly by living organisms

A system that looks at feedback and can change its process in order to reach a desired outcome

Things people and companies buy for their own use

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary, what are "bioplastics"?

A form of technology that uses living things or systems to create new products

Types of plastics that can be broken down quickly by living organisms

Plastics made from renewable and natural resources

How trustworthy or believable a thing is

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "biotechnology" refer to in the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?

A system where the parts and pieces are made up of ideas or concepts

A form of technology that uses living things or systems to create new products

The practice of raising plants and animals for human use

A material that allows the flow of electricity

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Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary Quiz

76 questions

What does the term "accuracy" refer to in the context of the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?

What is "agriculture" defined as in the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?

What are "amperes" in the context of the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?

What is the definition of "binary code" according to the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?

What are "biodegradable plastics" as defined in the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?

According to the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary, what are "bioplastics"?

What does "biotechnology" refer to in the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?

What is a "closed-loop system" as defined in the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?

In the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary, what is "coding"?

How is a "computer" defined in the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?

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