STEM Concepts and Definitions

Hard Skill

• A specific, teachable ability or knowledge that is easily measurable and quantifiable.

• A general ability that is difficult to measure.

• An innate talent that cannot be learned.

• A skill that is only applicable in creative fields.

Sustainable

• A design that has little or no negative impact on the environment or society.

• A design that prioritizes profit over environmental concerns.

• A design that is only focused on aesthetics and style.

• A design that requires excessive resources and energy to implement.

Construction

• The physical creation or formation of an abstract concept.

• The process of designing and planning a building.

• The act of assembling materials for a project.

• The method of evaluating a structure's integrity.

Isometric

• A type of sketching that shows the three sides of a product in a single image and is not distorted.

• A method of drawing that only represents the front view of an object.

• A technique used to create 2D representations of 3D objects without depth.

• A style of sketching that distorts the dimensions of an object for artistic effect.

Orthometric

• A means of representing three-dimensional objects in two dimensions.

• A method for measuring the height of mountains.

• A technique for creating 3D models from 2D images.

• A type of geometric shape used in architecture.

Orthographic

• A type of drawing that shows each surface of the object separately. This is also known as 3-View drawing.

• A method of drawing that focuses on perspective and depth.

• A technique used for creating 3D models in computer graphics.

• A style of drawing that emphasizes color and texture.

Imagination

• The ability to think about objects or spaces that are not real or that do not yet exist.

• The capacity to remember past experiences and events.

• The skill of creating tangible items from raw materials.

• The process of analyzing and solving mathematical problems.

Output

• Data that is processed by and sent out by a computer.

• Data that is inputted into a computer.

• Data that is stored in a computer's memory.

• Data that is displayed on a computer screen.

Iterate

• To repeat and refine a process or design to make improvements.

• To create something new without any revisions.

• To abandon a process after the first attempt.

• To analyze data without making changes.

Innovation

• Innovation is the process of introducing new ideas, methods, or products to bring about positive change or improvement.

• Innovation is the act of copying existing ideas to maintain the status quo.

• Innovation refers to the elimination of outdated practices without introducing new concepts.

• Innovation is the process of making minor adjustments to existing products.