STEAM Quarter 1 Test Review

What is engineering? 

• A career that only involves working in laboratories.

• A type of art that involves painting and sculpture.

• The application of scientific principles to create solutions for real-world problems.

• A field focused solely on designing buildings and bridges.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

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The problem-solving mindset of an engineer is not limited to just solving technical problems. If you are interested in being a musician, chef, farmer, athlete, teacher, scientist, or have another career aspiration, thinking like an engineer is beneficial when you have to solve a problem.

• true

• false

Which is an engineering mindset?

• Open- minded

• Closed- Minded

Which is an engineering mindset?

• ethical

• unjust

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

Which is an engineering mindset?

• good communicator

• unwilling to communicate

Select all of the questions you should consider when researching to assess if a source is relevant.

• • Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?

• • Is the information at an appropriate level (not too elementary or advanced for your needs)?

• • Would you be comfortable using this source for a research paper?

• Are the links functional?

Select all the questions you should consider during research when evaluating the author's purpose. 

• • What is the purpose of the information? To inform? Teach? Sell? Entertain? Persuade?

• • Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear?

• Is the information current or out of date?

• • Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?

What is the role of research in engineering?

• To conduct surveys and gather opinions from the general public.

• To focus exclusively on historical engineering practices.

• To analyze existing technologies and improve them through experimentation.

• To develop new theories without practical application.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

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To be successful, a team must work hard to develop productive working relationships despite personal differences and different cultural practices.

• true

• false

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NGSS.HS-LS2-8

When engineers design solutions to problems, both big and small, they do not need to think critically about how each choice will affect people and the planet.

• true

• false

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

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