Elastic Launch Glider and STEM Competitions

Elastic Launch Glider and STEM Competitions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the New Mexico Science Olympiad, focusing on events like 'Write It Do It' and the elastic launch glider competition. Participants create instructions for building models and construct gliders to test aerodynamics. The video highlights the importance of STEM education and community involvement, encouraging students to apply engineering skills in real-life scenarios.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the New Mexico Science Olympiad?

Organizing sports events

Building robots

Creating art projects

Engaging middle and high school students in science competitions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the 'Write it Do it' event, what is the main task of the first team?

Build a model

Write instructions for building a model

Provide materials for the model

Judge the competition

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge for the second team in the 'Write it Do it' event?

Judging the competition

Creating instructions for a model

Following instructions to build a model without seeing it

Designing a new model

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the objective of the Elastic Launch Glider event?

To build the heaviest glider

To create the most colorful glider

To launch the glider the farthest

To keep the glider aloft for the longest time

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What skill is primarily tested in the Elastic Launch Glider event?

Aerodynamics knowledge

Mathematical calculations

Artistic skills

Teamwork

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did it take one participant to create their Elastic Launch Glider?

Two hours

Six hours

Eight hours

Four hours

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did one participant learn from their partner during the glider project?

How to paint

How to build a dam

How to write instructions

How to construct an airplane

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