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6th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the steps listed is performed LAST in the engineering design process?

Choose the correct answer.

Identify the problem or need.

Determine the constraints and criteria for the solution.

Implement the tested and optimized design on a broad scale.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

A group of scientists is developing a small, working model of a solar-powered heating and cooling system. What is the purpose of building this model?

Choose the correct answer.

to make sure the model can fit into small spaces

to produce a working prototype for customers to use

to test how changes in one part of the system affect other parts

to ensure that all of the originally planned features remain the same

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Students are asked to conduct two investigations. The first investigation uses scientific practices to find out how birds glide in the air. The second investigation uses engineering practices to design a plane that would glide easily in the air.


Select the practices that would be used only in the second investigation. (Hint: There are 3)

Use a model to make a prediction.

Use a model to test a solution to a problem.

Ask questions and seek answers in a systematic way.

Define a problem and look for a solution in a systematic way.

Clearly define a need and the criteria or constraints for the solution.

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The information, material, energy, or any components that an engineer adds to a system are called __________.


Choose the correct answer.

inputs

outputs

feedback

systems theory

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which event describes an output in a car’s engineered subsystem?

Choose the correct answer.

starting the car

burning fuel in the engine

releasing fumes into the air

pressing down on the car’s brake

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

The diagram shows a feedback loop related to climate change.

Which of these best describes this diagram?

Choose the correct answer.

a model of a natural system

a simulation of a natural system

a model of an engineered system

a simulation of an engineered system

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of these best describes the field of engineering?

Choose the correct answer.

It is a tool or process designed to solve a problem.

It is the use of science and math to solve problems.

It is an area of study that relates to space exploration.

It is an area of study that relates to nonliving materials.

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