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Engineering Sort Activity

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

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1.

Based on the background information, which of the following statements is TRUE?

a)

Engineering is the same as science.

b)

Scientists create and improve the artificial.

c)

Engineers solve practical problems using scientific knowledge.

d)

Science is about creating and improving the artificial.

2.

Fill in the blank: Engineers apply scientific knowledge to solve ________ problems, taking into account constraints such as cost, time, size, and efficiency.

a)

practical

b)

theoretical

c)

imaginary

d)

historical

3.

Engineering can be defined as:

a)

The application of scientific and mathematical principles to design and build structures, machines, and systems.

b)

The study of living organisms and their interactions with the environment.

c)

The practice of law and legal procedures.

d)

The creation of artistic works for entertainment purposes.

4.

An engineer is:

a)

someone who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or structures

b)

someone who only works with computers

c)

someone who only draws plans

d)

someone who only fixes cars

5.

Engineers are professionals who:

a)

Design and build things

b)

Teach students in schools

c)

Write novels and stories

d)

Cook meals in restaurants

6.

Engineering is the application of scientific and mathematical principles to design and build structures, machines, and systems.

a)

Engineering is the study of history and literature.

b)

Engineering is the application of scientific and mathematical principles to design and build structures, machines, and systems.

c)

Engineering is only about building bridges.

d)

Engineering is the art of painting and drawing.

7.

After: What questions do you still have?

a)

I still have questions about the topic.

b)

I have no questions left.

c)

I am confused about the instructions.

d)

I need more examples.

8.

What is an engineer?

a)

A person who applies scientific and mathematical concepts to solve practical problems.

b)

A person who only builds bridges.

c)

A person who only works with computers.

d)

A person who only draws blueprints.

9.

What do engineers do?

a)

Design, create, and improve efficient and economical structures, machines, processes, and systems using the steps of the Engineering Design Process.

b)

Cook food in restaurants and serve customers.

c)

Write novels and poetry for publication.

d)

Perform surgeries and diagnose medical conditions.

10.

What is engineering?

a)

Engineering is an expertise involving the application of science and math to solve practical problems.

b)

Engineering is the study of ancient history and cultures.

c)

Engineering is a form of artistic expression through painting.

d)

Engineering is a branch of literature focused on poetry.

11.

After: WHAT QUESTIONS DO YOU STILL HAVE?

a)

I still have questions about the topic.

b)

I have no questions left.

c)

I am confused about the instructions.

d)

I need more examples.

12.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a way to make water clean and safe to drink.

a)

Design ways to purify water

b)

Design ways to pollute water

c)

Design ways to waste water

d)

Design ways to color water

13.

Fill in the blank: ________ are structures that can withstand earthquakes.

a)

Design buildings that can withstand earthquakes

b)

Bridges made of wood

c)

Old historical monuments

d)

Temporary tents

14.

Fill in the blank: To learn about new technology, you can ________.

a)

Read about recent inventions

b)

Ignore all news about technology

c)

Avoid using the internet

d)

Refuse to learn new things

15.

Fill in the blank: To make a video game more interesting, you can ________.

a)

Create sounds for a video game

b)

Ignore the graphics completely

c)

Remove all levels from the game

d)

Make the game unplayable

16.

Fill in the blank: An electrician might ________ for a new business.

a)

Install wiring for a new business

b)

Bake bread for a new business

c)

Design clothes for a new business

d)

Paint portraits for a new business

17.

Fill in the blank: A person working at a grocery store might ________.

a)

Sell food at a grocery store

b)

Fly an airplane

c)

Write computer code for a bank

d)

Perform surgery in a hospital

18.

Fill in the blank: To help the environment, you can ________.

a)

Come up with renewable sources of energy

b)

Throw trash in the river

c)

Use more plastic bags

d)

Leave lights on all day

19.

Fill in the blank: At a construction site, workers might ________.

a)

Drive machines at a construction site

b)

Cook food for customers

c)

Teach students in a classroom

d)

Sell clothes in a store

20.

Fill in the blank: A florist might ________ for a wedding.

a)

Arrange flowers for a wedding

b)

Bake a cake for a wedding

c)

Sing songs for a wedding

d)

Take photographs for a wedding

21.

Fill in the blank: To solve problems, people often ________.

a)

Work as a team to solve problems

b)

Ignore the problems completely

c)

Make the problems worse

d)

Run away from problems

22.

Fill in the blank: To stay warm in winter, you can ________.

a)

Create warmer kinds of jackets

b)

Eat ice cream outside

c)

Open all the windows

d)

Wear summer clothes

23.

Fill in the blank: A guide might ________ on a wilderness hike.

a)

Take tourists on a wilderness hike

b)

Cook meals for the tourists

c)

Build a shelter for the tourists

d)

Sing songs to entertain the tourists

24.

Fill in the blank: Scientists might ________ to learn about physics.

a)

Investigate the effects of gravity

b)

Bake a cake

c)

Paint a picture

d)

Sing a song

25.

Fill in the blank: To help traffic flow better, engineers might ________.

a)

Redesign a bridge to reduce traffic congestion

b)

Paint bridges with bright colors

c)

Install vending machines on sidewalks

d)

Build playgrounds in the middle of roads

26.

Fill in the blank: To celebrate a special day, you can ________.

a)

Plan activities for a birthday party

b)

Ignore the day completely

c)

Stay home and do nothing special

d)

Forget to tell anyone about it

e)

Go to sleep early without celebrating

27.

Fill in the blank: A mechanic might ________ to repair cars.

a)

Follow instructions to repair cars

b)

Sing songs to repair cars

c)

Paint pictures to repair cars

d)

Dance to repair cars

28.

What is the engineering task shown in the image of a blue bird?

a)

Discover a new species of birds

b)

Design a robotic bird

c)

Paint a bird sculpture

d)

Build a birdhouse

29.

What is the engineering task shown in the image of a movie camera?

a)

Produce a movie about space travel

b)

Design a rocket engine

c)

Build a space station

d)

Develop a satellite communication system

30.

What is the engineering task shown in the image of an oil spill in the ocean?

a)

Figure out a way to clean up an oil spill

b)

Design a new type of submarine

c)

Build a bridge across the ocean

d)

Create a new species of fish

31.

What is the engineering task shown in the image of medication bottles?

a)

Develop a new pain relief medication

b)

Design a new smartphone

c)

Build a bridge

d)

Install solar panels

32.

What is the engineering task shown in the image of a child blowing bubble gum?

a)

Develop a better tasting bubble gum

b)

Design a new type of chewing gum wrapper

c)

Invent a machine to blow bubbles

d)

Create a bubble gum advertisement

33.

What is the engineering task shown in the image of a suitcase with travel stickers?

a)

Figure out how to track luggage

b)

Design a new type of suitcase handle

c)

Choose the best color for suitcases

d)

Create a travel sticker collection

34.

What is the engineering task shown in the image of a television?

a)

Install cable TV for a customer

b)

Repair a washing machine

c)

Fix a leaking pipe

d)

Paint a wall

35.

What is the engineering task shown in the image of a factory with smoke stacks?

a)

Improve assembly line efficiency

b)

Design a new smartphone

c)

Develop a social media app

d)

Create a marketing campaign

36.

What is the engineering task shown in the image of two plants in different soils?

a)

Compare the growth of plants in different soils

b)

Measure the temperature of the soil

c)

Count the number of leaves on each plant

d)

Test the color of the plant stems

37.

What is the engineering task shown in the image of a person fitting a prosthetic limb?

a)

Make more realistic prosthetic limbs

b)

Designing advanced wheelchairs

c)

Building robotic arms for factories

d)

Repairing electronic devices

38.

What is the engineering task shown in the image of a bandage?

a)

Find a way to make bandages stick to skin better

b)

Design a new type of adhesive for shoes

c)

Create a waterproof cover for books

d)

Invent a device to measure temperature

39.

What is the engineering task shown in the image of a thunderstorm?

a)

Make predictions about the weather

b)

Design a new type of aircraft

c)

Build a bridge

d)

Create a new smartphone

40.

What is the engineering task shown in the image of a smiling tooth?

a)

Clean and repair people's teeth

b)

Build bridges and roads

c)

Design computer software

d)

Install electrical wiring

41.

What is the engineering task shown in the image of cars with exhaust?

a)

Design vehicles that produce less pollution

b)

Increase the speed of vehicles

c)

Improve the color of car paint

d)

Make cars more expensive

42.

What is the engineering task shown in the image of a sneaker?

a)

Create an advertisement for new shoes

b)

Design a new car engine

c)

Build a bridge

d)

Develop a computer program

43.

What is the engineering task shown in the image of a satellite?

a)

Develop a weather satellite

b)

Repair a solar panel on the satellite

c)

Launch the satellite into orbit

d)

Monitor space debris near the satellite

44.

Suppose you have a card showing 'Building a bridge.' Should this card go into the 'ENGINEERING' pocket or the 'NOT ENGINEERING' pocket?

a)

ENGINEERING

b)

NOT ENGINEERING

45.

Which activity best describes what engineers do?

a)

Classifying activities into 'Engineering' and 'Not Engineering' and explaining the reasoning

b)

Memorizing facts about famous engineers

c)

Drawing pictures of machines without explanation

d)

Writing stories about imaginary inventions without analysis

46.

Is 'Design ways to purify water' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

47.

Is 'Design buildings that can withstand earthquakes' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

48.

Is 'Create sounds for a video game' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

49.

Is 'Come up with renewable sources of energy' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

50.

Is 'Work as a team to solve problems' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

51.

Is 'Create warmer kinds of jackets' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

52.

Is 'Redesign a bridge to reduce traffic congestion' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

53.

Is 'Figure out a way to clean up an oil spill' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

54.

Is 'Develop a new pain relief medication' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

55.

Is 'Develop a better tasting bubble gum' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

56.

Is 'Figure out how to track luggage' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

57.

Is 'Improve assembly line efficiency' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

58.

Is 'Make more realistic prosthetic limbs' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

59.

Is 'Find a way to make bandages stick to skin better' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

60.

Is 'Design vehicles that produce less pollution' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

61.

Is 'Develop a weather satellite' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

62.

Is 'Read about recent inventions' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

63.

Is 'Install wiring for a new business' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

64.

Is 'Sell food at a grocery store' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

65.

Is 'Drive machines at a construction site' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

66.

Is 'Arrange flowers for a wedding' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

67.

Is 'Take tourists on a wilderness hike' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

68.

Directions: Work with your group to decide which cards show something that engineers do. Record your answers in the chart below. Be prepared to justify your reasoning. Is 'Investigate the effects of gravity' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

69.

Is 'Plan activities for a birthday party' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

70.

Is 'Follow instructions to repair cars' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

71.

Is 'Discover a new species of birds' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

72.

Is 'Produce a movie about space travel' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

73.

Is 'Install cable TV for a customer' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

74.

Is 'Compare the growth of plants in different soils' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

75.

Is 'Make predictions about weather' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

76.

Is 'Clean and repair people's teeth' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

77.

Is 'Create an advertisement for new shoes' an engineering activity?

a)

Yes

b)

No

78.

A brief summary of the information you learned about your chosen engineering field is:

a)

An overview of key concepts and areas within the field.

b)

A list of famous engineers in history.

c)

A description of unrelated scientific theories.

d)

A summary of global economic trends.

79.

A paragraph comparing two fields of engineering would discuss their similarities and differences. Which of the following best describes what such a paragraph would include?

a)

Similarities and differences between two engineering fields

b)

A detailed history of one engineering field

c)

The salary range for engineers in one field

d)

A list of famous engineers in history

80.

Engineers in different fields do:

a)

Design, build, and maintain systems and structures in their area of expertise.

b)

Only work with computers and software.

c)

Focus solely on theoretical research without practical application.

d)

Are responsible for teaching engineering courses.

81.

Fill in the blank: Civil ______ is one of the most common types of engineering fields.

a)

Engineering

b)

Biology

c)

History

d)

Art

82.

Fill in the blank: Mechanical ______ is one of the most common types of engineering fields.

a)

Engineering

b)

Biology

c)

Cooking

d)

Painting

83.

Fill in the blank: Electrical ______ is one of the most common types of engineering fields.

a)

Engineering

b)

Cooking

c)

Painting

d)

Gardening

84.

Fill in the blank: Chemical ______ is one of the most common types of engineering fields.

a)

Engineering

b)

Physics

c)

Biology

d)

Mathematics

85.

Fill in the blank: Aerospace ______ is one of the most common types of engineering fields.

a)

Engineering

b)

Medicine

c)

Art

d)

Law

86.

Fill in the blank: Structural ______ is one of the most common types of engineering fields.

a)

Engineering

b)

Biology

c)

Cooking

d)

Painting

87.

Fill in the blank: Genetic ______ is one of the most common types of engineering fields.

a)

Engineering

b)

Modification

c)

Analysis

d)

Synthesis

88.

Fill in the blank: Biomedical ______ is one of the most common types of engineering fields.

a)

Engineering

b)

Biology

c)

Chemistry

d)

Physics

89.

Fill in the blank: Computer ______ is one of the most common types of engineering fields.

a)

Engineering

b)

Science

c)

Mathematics

d)

Programming

90.

Fill in the blank: Software ______ is one of the most common types of engineering fields.

a)

Engineering

b)

Management

c)

Design

d)

Analysis

91.

Fill in the blank: Military ______ is one of the most common types of engineering fields.

a)

Engineering

b)

Medicine

c)

Art

d)

Law

92.

Fill in the blank: Nuclear ______ is one of the most common types of engineering fields.

a)

Engineering

b)

Physics

c)

Medicine

d)

Chemistry

93.

Fill in the blank: Forensic ______ is one of the most common types of engineering fields.

a)

Engineering

b)

Biology

c)

Chemistry

d)

Physics

94.

Fill in the blank: Environmental ______ is one of the most common types of engineering fields.

a)

Engineering

b)

Science

c)

Management

d)

Design

95.

The engineering field you are researching is:

a)

Mechanical Engineering

b)

Civil Engineering

c)

Electrical Engineering

d)

Chemical Engineering

96.

The average yearly salary for this engineering field is:

a)

$85,000

b)

$60,000

c)

$45,000

d)

$30,000

97.

Describe the job for this engineering field.

a)

The job involves designing, building, and maintaining structures and systems.

b)

The job focuses on medical research and patient care.

c)

The job is primarily about teaching students in schools.

d)

The job centers around managing business finances.

98.

What education or training is required for this engineering field?

a)

A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field

b)

A high school diploma

c)

On-the-job training only

d)

No formal education required

99.

Which colleges offer relevant programs for this engineering field?

a)

MIT

b)

Harvard Law School

c)

Juilliard School

d)

Parsons School of Design

100.

Which companies hire this type of engineer?

a)

Tech companies

b)

Retail stores

c)

Restaurants

d)

Fashion brands

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