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WorksheetsMiddle School STEM Unit Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 76
Worksheet time: 38mins
What does the term "accuracy" refer to in the context of the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?
The practice of raising plants and animals for human use
How true or correct a thing is
A material that allows the flow of electricity
The process of writing instructions in a computer’s language
What is "agriculture" defined as in the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?
Types of plastics that can be broken down quickly by living organisms
The format of instructions that computer processors can understand
The practice of raising plants and animals for human use
A system that looks at feedback and can change its process in order to reach a desired outcome
What are "amperes" in the context of the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?
A form of technology that uses living things or systems to create new products
Units of current
Things people and companies buy for their own use
How trustworthy or believable a thing is
What is the definition of "binary code" according to the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?
The format of instructions that computer processors can understand
A material that allows the flow of electricity
The process of writing instructions in a computer’s language
A system where the parts and pieces are made up of ideas or concepts
What are "biodegradable plastics" as defined in the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?
Plastics made from renewable and natural resources
Types of plastics that can be broken down quickly by living organisms
A system that looks at feedback and can change its process in order to reach a desired outcome
Things people and companies buy for their own use
According to the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary, what are "bioplastics"?
A form of technology that uses living things or systems to create new products
Types of plastics that can be broken down quickly by living organisms
Plastics made from renewable and natural resources
How trustworthy or believable a thing is
What does "biotechnology" refer to in the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?
A system where the parts and pieces are made up of ideas or concepts
A form of technology that uses living things or systems to create new products
The practice of raising plants and animals for human use
A material that allows the flow of electricity
What is a "closed-loop system" as defined in the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?
A system that looks at feedback and can change its process in order to reach a desired outcome
The process of writing instructions in a computer’s language
An electronic device that can do at least three things: take in data, perform operations on data, and display the results of those operations
Some kind of limit on your solution
In the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary, what is "coding"?
The process of writing instructions in a computer’s language
A material that allows the flow of electricity
How true or correct a thing is
Things people and companies buy for their own use
How is a "computer" defined in the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?
A system where the parts and pieces are made up of ideas or concepts
An electronic device that can do at least three things: take in data, perform operations on data, and display the results of those operations
A form of technology that uses living things or systems to create new products
A material that allows the flow of electricity
According to the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary, what is a "conceptual system"?
A system that looks at feedback and can change its process in order to reach a desired outcome
A system where the parts and pieces are made up of ideas or concepts
The format of instructions that computer processors can understand
Some kind of limit on your solution
What is a "conductor" as per the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?
A material that allows the flow of electricity
How true or correct a thing is
The process of writing instructions in a computer’s language
Types of plastics that can be broken down quickly by living organisms
What does "constraint" mean in the context of the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?
A system where the parts and pieces are made up of ideas or concepts
Some kind of limit on your solution
How trustworthy or believable a thing is
A material that allows the flow of electricity
What are "consumer goods" according to the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?
Things people and companies buy for their own use
A form of technology that uses living things or systems to create new products
The practice of raising plants and animals for human use
A system that looks at feedback and can change its process in order to reach a desired outcome
How is "credibility" defined in the Middle School STEM Unit Vocabulary?
A material that allows the flow of electricity
The format of instructions that computer processors can understand
How trustworthy or believable a thing is
The process of writing instructions in a computer’s language
What is the definition of CRISPR according to the learning material?
The part of the building that all structures rest on
A type of biotechnology that is used to edit genes and change the DNA of living things
The energy that moves tiny, negatively charged atomic particles
The basis by which your project is judged
What does the term 'criteria' refer to in the document?
The act of changing the genes of an organism
How far something is from where it started
The basis by which your project is judged
Goods that are meant to be useful for three or more years
According to the material, what is 'current'?
The ability to do work
The rate at which electrons flow through a conductor
The part of the sending device that converts a message into a form that can be sent over the network
Something that requires us to use morals to decide what is right or wrong
What is the role of a 'decoder' in a communication system?
The device or person that is receiving a message
The part of the destination device that converts the encoded message into a readable form
The network of electrical components that create a path for electricity to flow
The part of the sending device that converts a message into a form that can be sent over the network
What does 'destination' mean in the context of a communication system?
The part of the building that all structures rest on
The device or person that is receiving a message
The part of the sending device that converts a message into a form that can be sent over the network
The part of the destination device that converts the encoded message into a readable form
Define 'displacement' as per the learning material.
The act of changing the genes of an organism
How far something is from where it started
The basis by which your project is judged
Goods that are meant to be useful for three or more years
What are 'durable goods' according to the document?
Goods that are meant to be useful for three or more years
The energy that moves tiny, negatively charged atomic particles
The part of the building that all structures rest on
Electronic garbage
What is 'e-waste'?
The ability to do work
Electronic garbage
The network of electrical components that create a path for electricity to flow
Negatively charged atomic particles
What constitutes an 'electric circuit'?
The part of the sending device that converts a message into a form that can be sent over the network
The device or person that is receiving a message
Network of electrical components that create a path for electricity to flow
Something that requires us to use morals to decide what is right or wrong
What is 'electrical energy' as defined in the material?
The ability to do work
The energy that moves tiny, negatively charged atomic particles
The act of changing the genes of an organism
The basis by which your project is judged
What are 'electrons'?
The part of the destination device that converts the encoded message into a readable form
The device or person that is receiving a message
Negatively charged atomic particles
Goods that are meant to be useful for three or more years
What is the function of an 'encoder' in a communication system?
The part of the destination device that converts the encoded message into a readable form
The device or person that is receiving a message
The part of the sending device that converts a message into a form that can be sent over the network
The network of electrical components that create a path for electricity to flow
How is 'Energy' defined in the document?
The ability to do work
The act of changing the genes of an organism
The basis by which your project is judged
The part of the building that all structures rest on
What is an 'ethical issue' according to the learning material?
The energy that moves tiny, negatively charged atomic particles
Something that requires us to use morals to decide what is right or wrong
The part of the sending device that converts a message into a form that can be sent over the network
How far something is from where it started
What does 'foundation' refer to in the context provided?
The part of the building that all structures rest on
The act of changing the genes of an organism
The energy that moves tiny, negatively charged atomic particles
Goods that are meant to be useful for three or more years
Define 'genetic engineering' as per the document.
The ability to do work
The part of the building that all structures rest on
The act of changing the genes of an organism
The network of electrical components that create a path for electricity to flow
What does the acronym GPS stand for?
General Processing System
Global Positioning System
Geographical Placement System
Global Programming Service
What is a green building?
A building painted green for aesthetic purposes
A building that has been created with environmental health and efficiency in mind throughout its life cycle
A building that uses green energy sources exclusively
A building located in a green zone area
What is the purpose of a greenhouse gas?
To support plant growth in a controlled environment
To generate renewable energy
To trap heat inside our atmosphere
To reduce the carbon footprint of a building
What is the definition of hardware in the context of computers?
The software that operates the computer
The physical parts of the computer
The digital interface used by the computer
The external devices connected to the computer
What does the term "innovation" refer to?
The process of maintaining a product or system
A modified product or system
The initial idea for a new product or system
The marketing strategy for a product or system
What is inoculation?
The process of installing software on a computer
The act of injecting a substance into a building material
Making it so that someone can't get sick from a disease
The integration of technology into a new product
What does "input" refer to in computing?
The results you get from a computer program
The data that you enter into the computer
The devices used to display computer data
The power supply for a computer
What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?
A global network of internet service providers
A collection of websites and online services
IoT, objects that with sensors and controllers that collect data for themselves and share that data with other objects
A term for the latest internet technologies
What does "iterative" mean in a process?
A process that is performed only once
A process where each step is planned in advance
A process where each step builds on the last and repeats as many times as necessary
A process that is performed without any planning or structure
What is a light-emitting diode (LED)?
A type of computer monitor
A battery that powers electronic devices
An electronic component that emits light when voltage is applied
A device that regulates electricity flow in a circuit
What are microcontrollers?
Large mainframe computers used in corporate environments
Small, programmable computers with memory
Software programs that control computer operations
Devices that manage microtransactions in financial systems
What is a network in the context of computers?
A group of people working together on a computer project
Computers connected to share data
A single computer with multiple users
The mainframe that controls a series of computers
What are non-durable goods?
Products that have a long lifespan and can be used for years
Goods that are not physical items but services
Goods that aren’t useful after some time, generally less
Durable materials used in the construction of goods
What is the definition of "ohms" according to the learning material?
A system that completes a process without any form of evaluation
Units of resistance
A rock that contains metals
A place where a group shares and exchanges their ideas publicly
What does "open forum" refer to in the document?
Data that you get from the computer
A computer that makes its own decisions based on feedback in a closed-loop system
A place where a group shares and exchanges their ideas publicly
Materials used in the process of making a consumer good
Which term describes "a system that completes a process without any form of evaluation"?
Physical computing
Open-loop system
Power system
Problem solving
What is "ore" defined as in the learning material?
A long-chain molecule that gives plants their structure
A system composed of actual physical parts and pieces
A rock that contains metals
Sets of instructions a computer follows according to software
What does "output" mean in the context of this document?
Structures built to stand for a long time
Data that you get from the computer
A type of computing that involves the interaction of computers with the physical world
The deliberate act of developing solutions by carefully defining the problem
What are "permanent structures" as defined in the learning material?
A system or subsystem that uses energy to provide propulsion to another system
Structures built to stand for a long time
Materials used in the process of making a consumer good
A computer that makes its own decisions based on feedback in a closed-loop system
According to the document, what is a "physical computing system"?
A computer that makes its own decisions based on feedback in a closed-loop system
A type of computing that involves the interaction of computers with the physical world
A system composed of actual physical parts and pieces
A long-chain molecule, that among other things, gives plants their structure
What is the definition of "physical computing" in the learning material?
A system or subsystem that uses energy to provide propulsion to another system
A type of computing that involves the interaction of computers with the physical world
The deliberate act of developing solutions by carefully defining the problem
Sets of instructions a computer follows according to software
What does "physical system" refer to according to the document?
A system composed of actual physical parts and pieces
A rock that contains metals
A computer that makes its own decisions based on feedback in a closed-loop system
A place where a group shares and exchanges their ideas publicly
What is a "polymer" as defined in the learning material?
A system composed of actual physical parts and pieces
A rock that contains metals
A long-chain molecule, that among other things, gives plants their structure
Data that you get from the computer
According to the document, what is a "power system"?
A system or subsystem that uses energy to provide propulsion to another system
A type of computing that involves the interaction of computers with the physical world
A computer that makes its own decisions based on feedback in a closed-loop system
A place where a group shares and exchanges their ideas publicly
What does "problem solving" mean in the context of this document?
A system or subsystem that uses energy to provide propulsion to another system
A rock that contains metals
The deliberate act of developing solutions by carefully defining the problem, determining its causes, and then identifying and selecting a solution
Sets of instructions a computer follows according to software
What are "processes" as defined in the learning material?
Sets of instructions a computer follows according to software
Structures built to stand for a long time
A system composed of actual physical parts and pieces
Materials used in the process of making a consumer good
According to the document, what are "producer goods"?
A system or subsystem that uses energy to provide propulsion to another system
A type of computing that involves the interaction of computers with the physical world
Materials used in the process of making a consumer good
A computer that makes its own decisions based on feedback in a closed-loop system
¿Qué es un programa?
Un modelo digital que permite examinar y probar un modelo antes de construirlo.
Un conjunto de instrucciones escritas en lenguaje de computadora (código).
Un sistema individual que trabaja junto con otros como parte de un sistema más grande.
Un dispositivo eléctrico que puede detectar y responder a propiedades físicas en su entorno.
¿Qué es un prototipo?
Un modelo o muestra de tu diseño que se utilizará para pruebas.
La parte del dispositivo de destino que toma el mensaje de la red.
Un alimento único que constituye una gran parte de la dieta general.
La limitación del flujo eléctrico.
¿Qué significa resistencia en este contexto?
La relevancia o conexión de una cosa.
La limitación del flujo eléctrico.
Un sistema de elementos organizados que trabajan juntos.
Un modelo digital para examinar y probar.
¿Qué es un subsistema?
Un conjunto de instrucciones para la computadora.
Un dispositivo que toma el mensaje de la red.
Sistemas individuales que trabajan juntos como parte de un sistema más grande.
Un alimento básico que compone una gran parte de la dieta.
¿Qué es un software?
Un dispositivo eléctrico que detecta y responde a propiedades físicas.
Los programas que dan instrucciones a la computadora.
Una acción que causa movimiento.
Materiales que no han sido procesados de alguna manera.
What is the definition of "synthetic" according to the vocabulary list?
The results of a system operating
A chemically-made substance that typically replicates something found in nature
The steps followed during operation of the system
A group of individual pieces or parts that work together to complete a task
What are "system inputs"?
The push force that moves electrons through a conductor
Things that enter a system from outside the system that are necessary for the system to function
Structures that are built with the intention of being taken down
The process of finding and correcting problems within a system
What does "system outputs" refer to?
Units of voltage
The results of a system operating
A career devoted to the study, design, planning, and organization of transportation systems
When a force causes something to end up in a different place
What is a "system process"?
The process of considering how the parts of a system are connected and relate to each other
The steps followed during operation of the system
A chemically-made substance that typically replicates something found in nature
The push force that moves electrons through a conductor
Define "system."
The process of finding and correcting problems within a system
A group of individual pieces or parts that work together to complete a task
Structures that are built with the intention of being taken down
The part of the sending device that sends the message over the network
What is "systems thinking"?
The push force that moves electrons through a conductor
The process of considering how the parts of a system are connected and relate to each other
The results of a system operating
A career devoted to the study, design, planning, and organization of transportation systems
What are "temporary structures"?
The steps followed during operation of the system
Structures that are built with the intention of being taken down
Things that enter a system from outside the system that are necessary for the system to function
A chemically-made substance that typically replicates something found in nature
What is the role of a "transmitter" in a communication system?
The part of the sending device that sends the message over the network
The process of finding and correcting problems within a system
A group of individual pieces or parts that work together to complete a task
The steps followed during operation of the system
What does a "transportation system engineer" do?
When a force causes something to end up in a different place
The push force that moves electrons through a conductor
A career devoted to the study, design, planning, and organization of transportation systems
The process of considering how the parts of a system are connected and relate to each other
What is "troubleshooting"?
Units of voltage
The process of finding and correcting problems within a system
Structures that are built with the intention of being taken down
A chemically-made substance that typically replicates something found in nature
What is "voltage"?
The results of a system operating
The push force that moves electrons through a conductor
A group of individual pieces or parts that work together to complete a task
Things that enter a system from outside the system that are necessary for the system to function
What are "volts"?
The steps followed during operation of the system
Units of voltage
The process of finding and correcting problems within a system
Structures that are built with the intention of being taken down
What does "work" mean in a physical context?
A career devoted to the study, design, planning, and organization of transportation systems
The part of the sending device that sends the message over the network
When a force causes something to end up in a different place
The process of considering how the parts of a system are connected and relate to each other
