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science

Total questions: 86

Worksheet time: 56mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of these is a food made by humans?

a)

bread

b)

egg

c)

grapefruit

d)

honey

2.

Which of these is a natural material?

a)

brick

b)

sand

c)

cloth

3.

Which of these options both involve the use of technology?

a)

sitting in the shade of a tree and eating a popsicle

b)

jumping in a lake and sitting in the shade of a tree

c)

eating a popsicle and going into an air-conditioned house

4.

The use of knowledge to solve practical problems is called

a)

technology

b)

science

c)

engineering

5.

Which is NOT an example of technology that helps science?

a)

telescope

b)

DVD player

c)

microscope

d)

space station

6.

Which is the first step in the design process?

a)

build a machine

b)

plan and sketch what you will build

c)

ask what problem you are trying to solve

d)

brainstorm a list of ideas to solve the problem

7.

Which statement is true?

a)

Some steps of the process may need to be repeated.

b)

Engineers always follow the design process steps in exactly the same way.

c)

If the first thing you build doesn't work right, it means you didn't follow the design process properly.

8.

In the design process, what happens AFTER you test your ideas?

a)

The teacher gives you a grade.

b)

You tell other people they should build the same thing.

c)

You think of ways to improve them.

d)

You throw it away.

9.

What is technology?

a)

the process of designing and making tools

b)

the use of knowledge to solve practical problems

c)

the study of the natural world

10.

What do scientists and engineers have in common?

a)

They need to observe, measure, calculate, and record and interpret results.

b)

They always work in laboratories or offices.

c)

They don't need to be creative.

11.

What is the correct order for the steps in the design process?

a)

Brainstorm-Design-Identify-Build-Evaluate tests-Test Ideas

b)

Design-Identify-Build-Brainstorm-Test Ideas-Evaluate tests

c)

Identify-Build-Design-Test ideas-Evaluate tests-Brainstorm

d)

Identify-Brainstorm-Design-Test Ideas-Evaluate tests-Build

12.

What should you do when something you designed and built doesn't work the way you expected?

a)

Throw away your plan.

b)

Think of ways to improve it.

c)

Build it again the same way.

13.

The body of knowledge that explores the physical and natural world.

a)

engineering

b)

technology

c)

science

d)

math

14.

How do scientists generate knowledge? (choose 2)

a)

experiments

b)

building prototypes

c)

observations

d)

testing inventions

15.

The scientific method and the engineering design process are the same thing.

a)

true

b)

false

16.

Engineers use scientific knowledge to create technology.

a)

true

b)

false

17.

The application of knowledge in order to design, build and maintain a product or a process that solves a problem and fulfills a need

a)

science

b)

math

c)

engineering

d)

technology

18.

What are some examples of technology? (more than one right answer)

a)

smartphone

b)

notebook

c)

computer

d)

highlighter pen

19.

Does technology have to be electronic?

a)

yes

b)

no! Technology is any solution to a problem!

20.

What is this an example of?

a)

science

b)

technology

c)

engineering

21.

What is this an example of?

a)

science

b)

engineering

c)

technology

d)

the plants are science, the pots are technology

22.

What is this an example of?

a)

science

b)

technology

c)

engineering

23.

What is this an example of?

a)

science

b)

technology

c)

engineering

24.

What is this an example of ?

a)

science

b)

technology

c)

engineering

25.

what is this an example of?

a)

science

b)

engineering

c)

technology

26.
Which level of SAMR is defined by tech allowing for the creation of new task, previously inconceivable? 
a)
Substitution
b)
Augmentation
c)
Modification
d)
Redefinition
27.
What tech tool allows teachers to create interactive timelines with embedded videos, images, and questions?
a)
Smore
b)
Quizizz
c)
HSTRY
d)
ThingLink
28.
What does STEM stand for?
a)
Students, Teachers, Engagement, and Modeling
b)
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
c)
Science, Technology, English, and Math
d)
Successful Teaching Embeds Modeling
29.
Whose logo is this?
a)
Padlet
b)
Skype
c)
Twitter
d)
AnswerGarden
30.
What assessment tool allows teachers to turn PDFs into interactive assignments? 
a)
Kahoot!
b)
Quizizz
c)
Formative
d)
Google Forms
31.
Which SAMR level is being described: using Word to take notes instead of using a notebook. 
a)
Substitution
b)
Augmentation
c)
Modification
d)
Redefinition 
32.
What is Google Cardboard?
a)
A design app 
b)
A virtual reality viewer
c)
A virtual building app
d)
A search engine
33.
What tech tool allows the teacher to embed questions, images, and text within a video?
a)
WeVideo
b)
PowToons
c)
Animoto
d)
EdPuzzle
34.
Which app is not a part of the Google Apps for Education?
a)
Word
b)
Slides
c)
Forms
d)
Sheets
35.
What does the QR in QR Code stand for? 
a)
It doesn't actually stand for anything
b)
Quiz Reader
c)
Quick Response
d)
Quasi Ridiculous 
36.
Engineers are people who design and build things to solve _____
a)
riddles
b)
puzzles
c)
crosswords
d)
problems
37.

What is the first step in the Engineering Design process?

a)

Follow the Plan

b)

Brainstorm Ideas

c)

Ask: Identify the problem

d)

Discuss what can work better

38.

What is the second step in the Engineering Design process?

a)

Draw a diagram

b)

Imagine/Brainstorm ideas

c)

Identify the constraints

d)

Test it Out!

39.
What is the third step in the Engineering Design process?
a)
Test it out
b)
Follow the plan
c)
Choose the best idea
d)
Make a plan
40.
What is the fourth step in the Engineering Design Process?
a)
Create: follow the plan and test it
b)
Discuss what can work better
c)
Make a plan and draw a diagram
d)
Identify the problem
41.

What's the fifth step in the Engineering Design process?

a)

Identify your constraints

b)

Discuss what can work better and improve your design

c)

Gather your needed materials

d)

Follow the plan and test it out

42.
Someone who wants to know how and why things work.  They also design and build things.
a)
scientist
b)
ME!
c)
Engineer
43.

True or False: The scientific Method and Engineering Process Method are the same.

a)

True

b)

False

44.
The basic job of an engineer is to:
a)
Solve Problems
b)
Build Engines
c)
Drive Cars
d)
Use Computers
45.

A set of steps engineers follow to complete the design of an object or idea is called the

a)

The Scientific Method

b)

The Engineering Design Process

46.

What is the First Step of the Engineering Design Process

a)

Testing Solutions

b)

Designing Solutions

c)

Identifying the Problem

d)

Planning Solutions

47.

What two things determine whether or not engineering solutions are successful?

a)

If it stays within the constraints

b)

If it looks cool

c)

If it solves a problem

d)

If it meets the criteria

48.
An engineer has designed and built a prototype to improve the brake system of a car. What is the next step that the engineer should take in the process?
a)
Test the prototype.
b)
Make sketches of the prototype.
c)
Identify constraints.
d)
Collect and analyze the test results. 
49.

During which step of the Design Process do you experiment with the prototype under controlled conditions and collect /record data?

a)

Test the Model

b)

Construct a Model

c)

Identify Failure Points

d)

Reflect and Redesign

50.
Which word best describes a constraint?
a)
option
b)
opportunity
c)
limitation
d)
goal
51.
When finding the solution to an engineering problem, there is/are usually 
a)
only one possible correct solution
b)
a very limited number of possible correct solutions
c)
many possible correct solutions
52.

Which step of the Design Process involves communicating the results of your tests

a)

Identify the Problems

b)

Plan Solutions

c)

Identify Failure Points

d)

Reflect and Redesign

53.
When generating a solution, a designer creates either a model or a ________________.
a)
drawing
b)
report
c)
design brief
d)
prototype
54.

If your initial design doesn't fully solve the problem or meet the challenge, you must go back and revise your plan. This is part of which step in the Design Process?

a)

Create a Model

b)

Redesign and Reflect

c)

Identify Problems

d)

Plan Solutions

55.

Which answer (or answers) best describes criteria?

a)

how the model could fail

b)

the limits of the model

c)

what the model must look like

d)

what the model must do

56.

Engineer Problems can be solved using ...

a)

A system

b)

A machine

c)

A structure

d)

All of the above

57.

The image above represents

a)

constraints

b)

criteria

c)

failure points

d)

diagram of solutions

58.
What is the main goal of the design process?
a)
To write reports
b)
To make things
c)
To make charts and graphs
d)
To find solutions to problems
59.
Anthony makes a paper bridge between two stacks of books. It collapses when he pushes a toy car across it. Which material would NOT help him improve the bridge?
a)
Markers
b)
Paper
c)
Straws
d)
Tape
60.

What order do the steps of the Design Process go in?

a)

Identify Problem, Plan Solutions, Create Model, Test Model, Reflect and Redesign

b)

Imagine, Ask, Plan, Improve, Create, Communicate

c)

Ask, Plan, Create, Imagine, Improve, Communicate

d)

Ask, Improve, Communicate, Brainstorm, Create, Plan

61.

This diagram is an example of what step in the engineering design process?

a)

Create a model

b)

Plan solutions

c)

Identify Failure points

d)

Improve upon failure points

62.

You try, you fail

you try, you fail

you try, you fail

It's OK if you fail as long as you keep doing this step in the engineering design process...

a)

Think about why you failed

b)

Quit

c)

Improve upon failure points

d)

Create a new problem

63.
Which of the follow do you NOT need to keep in mind as you plan your solution?
a)
The criteria you will be evaluated on
b)
The supplies available
c)
Who you are partners with
d)
Your partner's ideas
64.

You begin to create a prototype of your design only to find that your solution isn't working at all. What should you do?

a)

Add more tape

b)

Go back to an earlier stage and choose another solution

c)

Blame your partner

d)

Keep going and hope it will be ok

65.

A simple machine that allows you to test your design.

a)

solution

b)

design

c)

prototype

d)

failure point

66.

One way scientist analyze data is by using ​_________________________.

a)

variable

b)

theory

c)

charts and tables

d)

law

67.

What is the first thing you should do if an accident occurs in your classroom?

a)

find emergency equipment

b)

start first aid

c)

notify your teacher

d)

go to the nearest hospital

68.

These kind of observations are made using instruments such as rulers, balances and thermometers.

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitative

c)

Scientific

d)

data

69.

These kind of observation use your senses to observe results.

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitative

c)

Scientific

d)

data

70.
This variable in an experiment is the one being changed by the scientist. 
a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
data
d)
control group
71.

If scientists cannot obtain exact numbers, they should rely on a(n) ​____________________.

a)

assumptions

b)

estimates

c)

inferences

d)

guess

72.
The information you record in an experiment is called your ____________.
a)
data
b)
conclusions
c)
notebook
d)
inquiry
73.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
74.

A representation that explains an object, theory or complex process

a)

design

b)

model

c)

black box

d)

collaboration

75.

When scientists put things into categories or group together items that are alike in some way, they are _________________.

a)

classifying

b)

predicting

c)

inferring

d)

data analysis

76.

An experiment is well done is a scientists does many

a)

information

b)

materials

c)

trials

d)

procedures

77.

Controlled variables do not

a)

change

b)

happen

c)

add data

d)

interval

78.

Scientific diagrams always include

a)

color

b)

3-d objects

c)

potenial

d)

labels

79.

A good scientific conclusion includes

a)

claim, evidence and reasoning

b)

hypothesis and ending only

c)

your opinion about how fun it was

d)

pictures in color

80.

The scientific method includes at least

a)

2 steps

b)

10 steps

c)

7 steps

d)

no steps

81.

All of these are part of an experiment except.

a)

Hypothesis

b)

Data

c)

Conclusion

d)

Centimeters

82.

Data analysis allows scientists to

a)

change their data

b)

get new data

c)

think about their data

d)

not worry about data

83.

A quantitative observation includes

a)

numbers

b)

words

c)

colors

d)

texture

84.

This picture is an example of a

a)

data analysis

b)

hypotheis

c)

data

d)

scientific diagram

85.

One useful tool that may help a scientist analyze data

a)

money

b)

charts and graphs

c)

theory

d)

variable

86.

A model is used to test

a)

a experiment

b)

an answer key

c)

an idea, object or theory

d)

a conclusion