2nd Grade STEAM Pre/Post Test

What do you know about STEAM? What does each letter in STEAM stand for?

• S = Science, T = Technology, E = Engineering, A = Art, M = Math

• S = Sports, T = Teaching, E = English, A = Art, M = Music

• S = Science, T = Technology, E = English, A = Art, M = Math

• S = Social, T = Technology, E = Engineering, A = Art, M = Math

Which of these is true about STEAM?

• Each subject works alone to solve problems.

• STEAM subjects work together to solve problems.

• STEAM is only about math and science.

Which is the correct order for the Engineering Design Process:

• 1. Ask a question 2. Imagine a solution 3. Plan and build 4. Test your idea 5. Improve your design

• 1. Plan and build 2. Ask a question 3. Test your idea 4. Imagine a solution 5. Improve your design

• 1. Test your idea 2. Improve your design 3. Ask a question 4. Imagine a solution 5. Plan and build

• 1. Imagine a solution 2. Plan and build 3. Test your idea 4. Improve your design 5. Ask a question

Look at the pencil. What are the parts?

• Eraser, wood, graphite (lead)

• Eraser, plastic, ink

What problem does the pencil solve?

How does the shape and design of the pencil help it work?

• The pointed tip allows for precise writing or drawing, and the eraser allows for corrections.

• The round shape makes it bounce higher.

• The pencil's color makes it write faster.

• The flat sides make it impossible to hold.

Which of the following is a problem you might try to solve by building something?

• Carrying things that are too heavy

• Reading a book

• Watching TV

• Eating lunch

Explain what you would want to create to help carry heavy things. Are there any parts like a pencil has two parts. Write one sentence about what your design does.:

Which of these statements show a “growth mindset” realizing that you can always improve and get better?

• This is too hard. I’ll never figure it out.

• If I make a mistake, I can try again and improve it.

• I’ll just copy someone else’s work.

If a design you create does not work the first time, what would you do next?

• Try to identify and fix the problem

• Ignore the issue and move on

• Start a completely new design

• Give up on the project