A view or opinion that is incorrect because it is based on faulty thinking or understanding.

A method of harvesting or using a resource so that the resource is not depleted or permanently damaged and will still be available for future generations.

A situation in which there is a choice to be made between two (or more) options, neither of which resolves the situation in an ethically acceptable fashion.     

A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases.

Collaboration is the action of two or more people working together through idea sharing to accomplish a common goal.

Understanding a system by examining the connections between the parts that compose the entirety of the system.

A group of interacting, interrelated, or interdependent elements or parts that function together as a whole to accomplish a goal.  Change happens if you add or remove a part.

An abstract representation of a system that identifies interacting elements and components of the system and the relationships among those components and elements.

A government authority or license conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention.

 A visual representation of an idea. A conceptual model can be a sketch, concept map, schematic, flow chart, or any other visual representation.   

A pictorial representation (such as a picture, map, or technical drawing) used to convey detailed information. In engineering, graphical models are created using standards of engineering graphics to document a design and are often referred to as technical drawings.

Relating to, occupying, or having the character of space. Spatial describes how objects fit together in space or down here on Earth.

The sideways and downward movement of the edge of a plate of the Earth's crust into the mantle beneath another plate.  

The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.

Making the best or most effective use of resources to get the best possible solution.

Habits that help people solve problems with computers. Computational thinking habits encourage a person who is facing a problem to ask how computers could help them be more creative, to communicate, collaborate, use data or the internet, or use crowdsourcing or simulation, to solve a problem.

Creating a sequence of steps to solve a problem or accomplish a task.

A problem or situation that requires a person or organization to choose between alternatives that must be evaluated as right (ethical) or wrong (unethical).

A situation in which there is a choice to be made between two (or more) options, neither of which resolves the situation in an ethically acceptable fashion.     

A method of harvesting or using a resource so that the resource is not depleted or permanently damaged and will still be available for future generations.

The process of offering valid and well-reasoned opinions about the work of others, usually involving both positive and negative comments, in a friendly manner rather than an oppositional one.

A clear and concise identification and description of the design problem or opportunity.

A factor in an experiment that changes and may impact the experimental outcome.

A proposed explanation that can be affirmed or disproved based on scientific testing using the experimental design process.

A variable that represents a quantity that is being manipulated in an experiment. The letter x is often the variable used to represent the independent variable in an equation.

A variable that represents a quantity whose value depends on how the independent variable is manipulated. The letter y is often the variable used to represent the dependent variable in an equation.

Controls used as the standards for comparison and providing baseline data. All experimental data is compared to the control data in order to determine if the independent variable has an effect.  

Data dealing with descriptors and characteristics, such as color, texture, odor, etc.

Data dealing with numbers, such as height, volume, length, time, temperature, etc.

Controls used as the standards for comparison and providing baseline data. All experimental data is compared to the control data in order to determine if the independent variable has an effect.  

A material made by combining two or more materials, often ones that have very different properties. The materials work together to give the composite unique properties. However, within the composite you can easily tell the different materials apart as they do not dissolve or blend into each other.

Consistently able to perform as expected.

Able to maintain structure and function during a life span.

Percentage of an object that is solid material inside.

To check or prove the accuracy of (something).

A written plan that identifies a problem to be solved, its criteria, and its constraints. The design brief is used to encourage thinking of all aspects of a problem before attempting a solution.

Design criteria that provides a precise indicator of a quantifiable characteristic so that a design can be compared to the criteria and deemed acceptable or unacceptable.

An individual, group, or organization who may affect, be affected by, or perceive itself to be affected by a decision, activity, or outcome of a project.

The statistical characteristics of human populations, such as age, income, education, or ethnicity.

Able to be trusted as being accurate or true; reliable.

Allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.

A means of judging. A standard, rule, or test by which something can be judged.

A limitation or restriction.

A person responsible for coordinating and motivating people and resources to advance a project toward meeting the project requirements.

Breaking down a problem to smaller more manageable parts.

The sequence of activities that represents the longest path through a project, which determines the shortest possible duration.

A time and activity bar chart that is used for planning, managing, and controlling major programs that have a distinct beginning and end.

A document issued by the project initiator or sponsor that formally authorizes the existence of a pro­ject and provides the project manager with the authority to apply organizational resources to project activities.

The work performed to deliver a product, service, or result with the specified features and functions.

A set of rules or guidelines that a team establishes to shape the interaction of team members with one other.