STEM Trivia 1

What does STEM stand for?

• Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
• Something, that thing, everything, maybe
• Science, technology, everything, Music
• Science, teacher, enjoy, Mathematics

_____ engineers design, build, and test aircraft, spacecraft, and missiles. They help to develop some of the most advanced technology in the world.

• Aerospace

• Mechanical

• Biomedical

• Electrical

_____ engineers design and develop electronic parts and systems. They make devices for the consumer, military, medical, and industrial industries.

• Aerospace

• Mechanical

• Biomedical

• Electronics

_____ engineers help to keep our natural surroundings clean and healthy. They use math and science to protect the air, soil, and water quality.

• Environmental

• Mechanical

• Biomedical

• Electronics

_____ engineers develop instruments, techniques, and devices. Doctors use these tools to diagnose and treat people who are sick or hurt.

• Environmental

• Mechanical

• Biomedical

• Electronics

A series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem. Many times the solution involves designing a product (like a machine or computer code) that meets certain criteria and/or accomplishes a certain task.

• Engineering design process

• Brainstorming process

• Design and Ideas process

• Engineering and Building process

According to your Engineering Design Process worksheet, what is step 1?

• Identify the problem

• Brainstorm

• Design

• Build--->Test & Evaluate--->Redesign

• Share the solution

How many planets are in our solar system?

• seven

• eight

• three

• five

How many sides does a triangle have?

• four

• five

• six

• three

What is the largest mammal in the world?

• The lion

• The elephant

• A whale

• A bear