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WorksheetsWhat is STEM and what do you know about it?
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 14mins
Hey there, smarty pants! Can you tell us what STEM stands for?
School, team, effort, more
Science, technologies, engineer, math
Science, technology, engineering, mathematics
science, technology, engines, machines
Imagine you're a STEM worker, using your creative thinking and technical knowledge. What would you do with these tools and skills?
Would you troubleshoot?
Would you develop a plan?
Would you solve problems?
Would you create designs?
Guess what? STEM jobs are...
like finding a unicorn, impossible to get
like a forgotten song, not important
like a yoga class, flexible
like a movie, project based
Imagine you're a detective and you're trying to solve a mystery. The clues are hidden in the steps of the engineering design process. Can you figure them out?
ask, imagine, plan, create, test, begin again
ask, engineer, plan, build, start over
ask, imagine, plan, create, test, and improve
ask, begin, imagine, stop, create
Imagine you're a superhero! Your superpowers are your strong knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and math. Which field would you conquer with these powers?
School
Medical
Engineering
Any
Imagine you're using STEM in your job. What could you possibly be?
An aerospace engineer, launching rockets into space
A scientist, making groundbreaking discoveries
A video game designer, creating the next big hit
Any of the above, because STEM is everywhere!
Ready for a challenge? Let's see if you can guess the FIRST step we always take in a Project Challenge!
Do we start by answering the Reflection sheet?
Or, do we kick things off with a Brainstorm session?
Maybe we dive right in and start Building/Creating?
Or, do we begin with the Challenge Display?
Ready for a brain teaser? Can you guess the FINAL action you take after completing every Project Challenge?
Brainstorming session
Displaying the Challenge
Creating/Building something
Filling out the Reflection Sheet
Imagine you've just created a new product, system, or process that the world has never seen before. What would you call this?
An innovation
An invention
An introduction
An initiative
Imagine you're on a road trip and you need to find your way. Who do you think would design a GPS to guide you?
A mechanical engineer, who designs machines?
A computer engineer, who codes software?
An electrical engineer, who works with circuits?
Or an agricultural engineer, who improves farming?
Imagine you're a scientist with a wealth of knowledge and technology at your disposal. You're faced with a practical problem that needs solving. What would this process be called?
Is it Math?
Could it be Invention?
Maybe it's Innovation?
Or is it Engineering?
Pop quiz time! Can you guess what we call the enhancements made to an existing tech product, system, or method? Hint: It starts with an 'I'.
Inspiration
Initiatives
Innovations
Inventions
Ready for a brain teaser? Here's one: Why do you think it's super cool to STEMify?
It makes learning fun and aligns with content standards
There's more grant money for STEM programs
Parents are keen on their kids learning STEM
It's quicker to plan
Ready for a fun challenge? Let's start with the basics! Can you tell me the first step we need to take when we're about to dive into the exciting world of STEMifying?
Should we start by brainstorming ideas for a cool project?
Or maybe we should first gather all the supplies and materials we need?
Perhaps, we should identify the STEM-related content standards first?
Or should we use the engineering design process for the instructional delivery right away?
Pop quiz! Planning STEM instruction is a piece of cake compared to traditional instruction. True or False?
True
False
Let's play a game! True or False? STEM is only good for making learning fun, but it falls short when it comes to teaching complex concepts.
True
False
Let's play a game! Can you guess what STEM at NPS is?
Is it just a cover for release time?
Could it be an exciting integrated learning curriculum?
Or is it not a main subject in the classroom?
Maybe it's something you haven't heard about?
