Intro to STEM (SC Career Readiness)
Which is the last step in developing an outline? brainstorming labeling ordering organizing
labeling
[blank] involves grouping topics that are similar.
Organizing
Which of the following is an example of a science occupation that studies non-living systems? Life scientist Physical scientist Biological technician Natural science technician
Physical Scientist
You are a science student completing an outline to guide in conducting an experiment. You create a main topic called equipment. You create subtopics for this main topic named Bottles, Scale, and Safety Glass. Which outlines step are you performing? brainstorming labeling ordering organizing
labeling
Which of the following would be considered a central idea for mindmap? moons planets solar system stars
solar system
Which of the following is an example of Arabic numbering in an outline? 2 B ii II
2
Careers in engineering and science are expected to increase by what percentage by 2018? 16% 18% 20% 22%
20%
What percentage of STEM-related degrees awarded in the 2002-2003 academic year were doctorates? 12.9 percent 14.6 percent 16.7 percent 34.8 percent
34.8
According to the US Department of Labor, only 5 per event workers in the United States are employed in the engineering and science fields. 5 15 10
5
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, what percentage of jobs in the STEM field in 2005 that were math related occupation was 13% True False
False
Match the real world problem to the STEM education course that would analyze it. 1. Develop a solar-powered computer 2. Prevent endangered species 3.Analyze population growth issues 4.Reduce automobile gas emissions mathematics technology engineering science
mathematics-3 technology-1 engineering-4 science-2
Match the term with its related definition 1. The study of the natural world used to investigate and apply principles of biology, chemistry, and physics. 2.The study for the systems involved in the operation and creation of technological artifacts. 3.The study of processes and patterns involved in the design and creation of products. 4. The study of patterns to investigate the relationships among shapes, numbers, and quantities mathematics science technology engineering
mathematics-4 science-1 technology-2 engineering-3
A learning mind map is used to aid in the organization of what type of information? plans for a project lines from a speech priorities for a project notes from class work
notes from class work
You are a technology student completing an outline for a project. You divide ideas into smaller, more manageable topics for the outline. Which of the following steps are you performing? brainstorming labeling ordering organizing
organizing
Which of the following describes the purpose of project management? producing a quality project arranging the order of tasks in a project presenting data in an organized manner planning and organizing resources to meet a goal
planning and organizing resources to meet a goal
Which of the following equations represents the Pythagorean theorem? a+b=c a+b=c a^2+b^2=c^2 a^2•b^2=c^2
a^2+b^2=c^2
Which of the following is involved in ordering an outline? arranging grouping merging organizing
arranging (high likely right, before put in grouping which is incorrect)
John is considering his STEM education choices. He wants to begin working in the technology field as a possible. What level of degree should he pursue? associate's bachelor's doctoral master's
associates (Tried bachelors but turns out to be wrong, this my second guess)
Which answer describes the order in which the degrees would be completed, from first to last? associates, bachelors, doctorate, masters associates, bachelors, masters, doctorate bachelors, associates, doctorate, masters bachelors, associates, masters, doctorate
associates, bachelors, masters, doctorate
Match the degree to its related description. 1. A two-year degree 2. A four-year degree 3. The highest degree awarded 4. One year beyond the bachelors degree associates doctorate masters bachelors
associates-1 doctorate- 3 masters-4 bachelors-2
Which of the following correctly orders the steps involved in the outlining process? brainstorm, order, organize, label brainstorm, organize, order, label organize, brainstorm, label, order organize, brainstorm, order, label
brainstorm, organize, order, label
What is the first step in developing an outline? brainstorming labeling ordering organizing
brainstorming
Which of the following is involved in organizing an outline? categorizing listing ordering recording
categorizing
Which answer represents the correct chronological order of the following STEM inventions, from the earliest to the most recent discovery? talking doll, summly app, blissymbol printer, circular saw talking doll, circular saw, blissymbol printer, summly app circular saw, talking doll, blissymbol printer, summly app circular saw, blissymbol printer, talking doll, summly app
circular saw, talking doll, blissymbol printer, summly app
What is the first step in the process as of creating a mind map? create subtopics vary colors within the mind map create a drawing as the central idea draw lines to connect subtopics to the central idea
create a drawing as your central idea
Consider a mindmap and an outline. Which of the following describes the format of an outline? flexible graphical hierarchical visual
hierarchical
Which of the following is an example of Roman numbering in an outline? 5 e E V
V
Which of the following occupations uses math concepts to determine if a particular event would occur in the related costs of the occurrence? Actuary Statistician Database analyst Computer research scientist
Actuary
Match the job test to the occupation that would perform it. 1. Analyze data to determine the risk associated with air travel 2. Replace the hard drive in a computer 3. Analyze data to determine unemployment rate 4. Improve the design of a computer Actuary Computer support specialist Computer research scientist Statistician
Actuary-1 Computer support specialist-2 Computer research scientist-4 Statistician-3
What do you all the inventors discussing this lesson have in common? All of the adventures create new things his children. All of The inventors can be characterized as problem-solvers. All of the inventors use engineer in principles to create new things. All of the inventors needed mathematics principles to formulate solutions.
All of The inventors can be characterized as problem-solvers.
Which of the following projects is most likely to be used in STEM education to learn mathematics concepts? building an interactive website Designing an eco-friendly house Using cooking oil as a substitute for fuel for diesel Determining the statistical frequency of car accidents
Determining the statistical frequency of car accidents
What was the goal of the 2009 Educate to Innovate campaign? Improve technology and attract workers to stem occupations. Assist American students in becoming leaders in math and science. Promote and develop stem practitioners and teachers in the fields. Strengthen Americans global lead in scientific research in education.
Assist American students in becoming leaders in math and science
Which of the following STEM discoveries is known for inventing the circular saws used sawmills? Babitt Edison Gates Hawking
Babitt
[blank] is a communication system that is composed of images that represent words
Blisssymbol
You are developing a mind map for a project that uses mathematics to compare scales of two musical instruments. You are comparing a clarinet and an oboe. At which stage in the process do you specify these instruments? creating the image defining the subtopics defining the lower-level subtopics connecting the subtopics to the central idea
Defining the subtopics
Which STEM field involves design and development of processes to solve problems using concepts from other disciplines? Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
Engineering
Match the job title to the STEM field in which it would be performed. 1. Mainframe programmer 2. College calculus professor 3. Green space planner 4. Power plant manager Engineering Mathematics Technology Science
Engineering-3 Mathematics-2 Technology-1 Science-4
Which computer science professor has an Oscar? Fedkiw Edison Gauss Pythagoras
Fedkiw
Select all that apply. Which of the following is a valid reason why females are underrepresented in STEM jobs? Females like to study STEM subjects, but they don't want to work in STEM jobs. Females are not as competent as males in mathematics, science, and technology. Females like technology and science, but they are not confident in their mathematic abilities. Females are more likely to pursue STEM education and societies were females have STEM jobs.
Females like technology and science, but they are not confident in their mathematical abilities Females are more likely to pursue stem education in societies were females have stem jobs
You are an engineer using an outline to manage a product design project. Your supervisor has requested a copy of the completed outline. Which of the following outlines should you submit? Formal outline Informal outline Lengthy outline Short outline
Formal outline
Which of the following STEM discoveries created a foundation to support community projects, improve learning, and improve global health. Gates D'Alosio Fedkiw Zimmerman
Gates
Which of the following STEM discoverers is known as the "Prince of Math" Fedkiw Edison Gauss Pythagoras
Gauss
Match the students characteristics to the degree program that should be pursued. 1. Enjoys disassembling machines to examine the parts 2.Enjoys designing graphics and editing images 3.Enjoys examine rocks and soils 4.Enjoys investigating elements of an ecosystem Geology Mechanical engineering Environmental studies Web development
Geology-3 Mechanical engineering-1 Environmental studies-4 Web development-2
Which of the following STEM discovers is known for his studies of the universe? Babitt Edison Gates Hawking
Hawking
Match the example to the appropriate characteristic of a STEM-educated student. 1. A student defines the timeline for a science project in completed it according to the timeline. 2. A student uses creativity to design a program to make a robot play music. 3. A student works through a math problem in a systematic way by following a series of steps Logical thinker Self-reliant Innovator
Logical Thinker-3 Self Reliant-1 Innovator-2
Your teacher assigns a STEM activity to the class. Each student must identify a current real-world issue that needs to be improved, such as limited water sources. Each student must study the issue and design investigation investigation to analyze ways to improve the issue. What characteristic of a STEM student are you portraying. Inventor Innovator Logical thinker Problem solver
Innovator
You often experiment with every day materials around you trying to create new and unique items. You enjoy designing and creating things that improve your daily tasks. What characteristic of a STEM student are you displaying? Inventor Innovator Problem solver Technologically literate
Inventor
Match the example of content to the type of mind map that would contain it. 1. Arguments in favor of stem-cells research 2.Notes regarding a book you read 3. Detailed steps of an experiment you are conducting learning map communication map thinking map
Learning map-2 Communication map-1 Thinking map-3
Which of the following is true about occupations within STEM fields? Scientist assist technicians by collections information. Most technology occupations require a higher education degree. Engineering occupations rely solely on a technology concepts to solve problems. Many occupations use mathematics even if it not the primary focus of a given job.
Many occupations use mathematics even if it's not the primary focus of a given job.
How would you classify the earliest historical examples of STEM discoveries provided in this lesson? Scientific discoveries Technological discoveries Engineering discoveries Mathematical discoveries
Mathematical discoveries
Match the job task of an occupation to the related STEM field. 1. Analyze financial data 2. Design a prototype of a missile 3. Design an app 4. Construct the model of the solar system Mathematics Technology Engineering Science
Mathematics-1 Technology-3 Engineering-2 Science-4
Which of the following is a visual thinking tool that airs students in organizing ideas through analysis, synthesis, and comprehension? drawing mind map outline outliner
Mindmap
[blank] is a website that provides information to help people between the ages of fourteen and twenty-five understand the education and career process.
Mytonomy.org
Which of the following occupation would plan and conduct an experiment to analyze the quality of ground water? Life scientist Physical scientist Biological technician Natural science technician
Natural science technician
Which of the following is a software tool used to manage data for a project in a logical and hierarchical order? Editor Labeled Outliner Scheduler
Outliner
Match the job task to the occupation that would perform it. 1. Research the causes in treatment of diseases. 2. Investigate the composition of a planet and its atmosphere 3. Design the circuitry for a television 4. Develop a prototype for an airplane Physical scientist Life scientist Aerospace engineer Electrical engineer
Physical scientist-2 Life scientist-1 Aerospace engineer-4 Electrical engineer-3
Match the description of the STEM quality to its related term. 1. A person who identifies a question that needs to be studied and designed in investigation to answer it. 2. A person who observe the world around him or her to find new ways to solve a problem. 3. A person who uses clear sound reasoning to create a solution. Problem solver Innovative Logical
Problem solver-1 Innovative-2 Logical-3
Place the following Discoverers in the correct chronological order if the timeframe for the discoveries, from the earliest to most recent discoverer. Pythagoras, Edison, Gauss, Hawking Pythagoras, Gauss, Edison, Hawking Gauss, Pythagoras, Edison, Hawking Gauss, Pythagoras, Hawking, Edison
Pythagoras, Gauss, Edison, Hawking
The following image is a visual description of which of the STEM discoveries provided in the lesson? Black hole Blissymbol Pythagorean theorem Theory of evolution
Pythagorean theorem
What type of problems do high school STEM programs teach students to solve? Scientific Real world Economic Sociological
Real world
Which of the following orders represent the ordering found in an alphanumeric outline? Arabic numerals, capital letters, Roman numerals, lowercase letters Capital letters, Arabic numerals, Roman numerals, lowercase letters Roman numerals, capital letters, Arabic numerals, lowercase letters Roman numerals, lowercase letters, Arabic numerals, capital letters
Roman numerals, capital letters, Arabic numerals, lowercase letters
Which of the following is true about STEM education? STEM education prepare students to work in science and math related jobs. STEM education is focused on understanding rather than applying scientific concepts STEM students are told to focus on a subject area and work within a specific field STEM students are encouraged to blend and expand their knowledge on all four subject areas
STEM education prepare students to work in science and math related jobs
Which of the following fields focuses on the investigation of the laws of nature. Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
Science
Match the job task of an occupation to the related STEM field. 1. Create technical drawings of a new house 2. Analyze data used in market research for a business 3. Test different genetic modification of corn 4. Develop software to control electronic components Science Technology Mathematics Engineering
Science-3 Technology-4 Mathematics-2 Engineering-1
Your class is using engineer in principles to improve the design of football helmets to prevent brain injury. Your teacher divides you into groups and gives you very supplies (such as tape, bubble wrap, and foam) to create, design and build a new helmet. Which of these is a benefit of this type of project in STEM education? students become confident in working independently. Students participate in apply engineering principles. Students use household items to create new products. Students learn to follow steps provided by teacher.
Students participate and apply engineering principles.
Which of the following terms involves the study of all systems, devices, knowledge, processes, organizations, items, and people involved in the creation of technological artifacts? Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
Technology
Which of the following would be considered a benefit to a student performing a career interest test? The results will tell the student exactly which occupation to pursue. The results will tell the student which occupation will pay the highest salary. The results will tell the whether to pursues a technical certificate or a college degree. The results will tell the student which occupation most closely matched his or her capabilities.
The results will tell the student which occupation most closely matched his or her capabilities.
A student studying science and hoping to one day become an employed as a research scientist for a chemical company. What can you infer about this student? The student has strong computer skills. The student has strong skills in mathematics. The student has strong technical design skills. The student has strong analytical and reasoning skills.
The students has strong analytical and reasoning skills.
Science occupations can have significant impact on the economic success of business. True False
True
Several scholarships opportunities exist to assist students in pursuing STEM-related degrees. True False
True
An outline is a tool to help manage data in logical and hierarchical order.
True False answer. f
Which of the following STEM discoveries developed a new type of computer hardware? D'Alosio Fedkiw Hawking Zimmerman
Zimmerman
You are developing a mind map for determine which material is the best conducted of electricity. At which stage in the process will you list each of the individual materials you will use in the experiment? creating the image defining the subtopics defining the lower-level subtopics connecting the subtopics to the central idea
defining lower level subtopics
Which of the following activities would be best-suited for a thinking mind map? delivering a speech taking notes from a lecture defining priorities for a project recording results from web searches
defining priorities for a project
You are developing a mind map for measuring the viscosity of fluid. At which stage in the process will you specify the equipment needed for the experiment? creating the image defining the subtopics defining the lower level subtopics connecting the subtopics to the central idea
defining the subtopics
Match the job description to the level of degree it requires. 1. Implement and design computer systems 2. Test medical equipment 3. Geological research scientist doctorate associates bachelors
doctorate -3 associates-2 bachelors-1
Which of the following steps is performed last in the process of creating a mind map? creating subtopics vary colors within the mind map create a drawing as the central idea draw lines to connect subtopics to the central idea
draw lines to connect subtopics to the central idea
The most commonly awarded degree in the STEM field is related to which of the following area of study? engineering mathematics science technology
engineering
Which of the following described the skill level of a graduate of a doctoral program? capable competent expert novice
expert
The US government appropriates less than one million dollars in funding each year to STEM education programs. True False
false
A mind map presents project information in what type of format? linear sequential serial unordered
unordered
