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WorksheetsWhat is STEM & Aerodynamics of a Plane
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 27mins
What is STEM? *Answer is based on the video watched in class.
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STEM is not a way of thinking and doing, and an important skill set that could see your generation working together to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges.
STEM is a way of thinking and doing, and an important skill set that could see your generation working together to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges.
What do the letters STEM represent?
Science
Teaching
Engineering
Mathematics
Science
Technology
Electrical
Mathematics
Science
Technology
Engineering
Management
Science
Technology
Engineering
Mathematics
STEM is about harnessing the essential transferable (a) behind them. (Answer choices: mindset, options, sciences, jobs)
STEM skills are useful for all careers. (a) % of today's fastest-growing careers require STEM skills.
STEM skills are useful for all careers. (a) % of today's employees say they value STEM skills, even if they're not required for the job.
What is the primary objective of the paper plane activity?
To create the most colourful paper plane.
To understand the principles of STEM.
To so how you work in class.
To see how you follow instructions.
When making a paper plane, which STEM principle involves measuring and recording flight distances?
Science
Technology
Engineering
Mathematics
Which STEM discipline is primarily concerned with the study of air and its interaction with objects?
Science
Technology
Engineering
Mathematics
What key concept in aerodynamics helps paper planes stay in the air?
Gravity
Drag
Lift
Thrust
In the context of making paper planes, what does "engineering" mean?
Adding artistic designs to the plane.
Designing (solving the problem) and building the paper plane for optimal flight.
Using advanced technology to make our lives better.
Studying the history of paper airplane making.
Which STEM component deals with using tools like rulers and pencils during the paper plane activity?
Science
Technology
Engineering
Mathematics
How does the paper plane activity relate to STEM principles?
It doesn't relate to STEM.
It only relates to Science and Engineering.
It only relates to Mathematics and Technology.
It applies principles from all STEM components.
Can you think of a real-life application where understanding aerodynamics, like with paper planes, is important? *Write your answer below.
Why is it important to explore STEM principles through activities like making paper planes? *Write your answer below.
What is the Dihedral angle?
What is the up elevator and what will it change about your plane?
Which aerodynamic principle is the resistance experienced by the airplane as it moves through the air?
Lift
Drag
Thrust
Gravity
Which aerodynamic principle deals with the forward force produced by the airplane's engines or launch?
Lift
Drag
Thrust
Gravity
Describe in detail your experience with the aerodynamic (making a paper plane), from the designing to the testing/measuring of your airplane. *Include how you felt, the experiences, any frustrations, any questions, doubts, surprises, and what you learned.
Use this space to write about anything you learned during the first two weeks of class, that was not asked in this test.
