Deck 8: Using Models and Engineering Design for Teaching and Learning Science

Question 1

The point in a planet's orbit when it is farthest from the Sun is called its ____________________.​

Answer 1

aphelion

Question 2

A model which can imitate the motion of objects in a system is called a _________________.

Answer 2

simulation

Question 3

The apparent shapes of the Moon as it goes around the Earth are called the ___________  ____________.

Answer 3

moon phases

Question 4

The Sun is the only member of the Solar System that is a ______.

Question 5

The scientist who asserted that atoms of different elements must be different from each other was:

A) John Dewey.
B) Albert Einstein.
C) John Dalton.
D) Isaac Newton.
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Question 6

A physical structure or a virtual or mental image of a structure that is either a smaller or a larger representation of a system or an object is referred to as a ____________.

Question 7

Meteorologists often explore weather predictions using:

A) maps.
B) computer simulations.
C) digital designs.
D) nanotechnology.

Question 8

Scientists used data from an X-ray crystallography method to study:

A) molecules.
B) DNA.
C) atoms.
D) the Moon.

Question 9

Discussing the accuracies and _______________ of a model is essential when examining the end product.

Question 10

All planets travel in their own __________around the Sun, moving counterclockwise around the Sun from west to east.

Question 11

The Moon rotates once as it _____________ once around the Earth.

Question 12

The characteristic of Pluto that caused it to be reclassified as a dwarf planet is its ___________.

Question 13

The process of gathering data by doing __________ on a topic is the first step to building a model.

Question 14

The point in a planet's orbit when it is closest to the Sun is called its _________________.

Question 15

A ________________ is any heavenly body that travels around another heavenly body.

Question 16

Ms. Murray used mystery boxes in order to help her students to develop:

A) goals.
B) math skills.
C) mental models.
D) artistic skills.

Question 17

Between Mars and Jupiter is a belt of several thousand ______________ of different sizes.

Question 18

Pluto, no longer considered a planet, belongs to a group of orbiting objects called the ________ ______.

Question 19

The Sun is located at one _____________ of planetary ellipses.

Question 20

Although we often create physical models, a model does not have to be something we touch or see. These are called:

A) designs.
B) mental models.
C) simulations.
D) reprints.

Question 21

As the Moon appears to get smaller in its progress, we say it is:​

A) ​waning.
B) ​full.
C) ​waxing.
D) ​crescent.

Question 22

The time needed for a planet to make one complete turn around the Sun is:

A) one day.
B) one month.
C) one year.
D) one week.

Question 23

The design and production of structures, devices, and systems on the scale of an atom or molecule refers to the field of:

A) nanotechnology.
B) microbiology.
C) astronomy.
D) zoology.

Question 24

The scientist that discovered that all matter is made up of atoms too small to be seen was:

A) J.J. Thompson.
B) Niels Bohr.
C) Democritus.
D) John Dalton.

Question 25

How does solving a design challenge help students to take control of their own science learning?

Question 26

J.J. Thompson discovered that inside of atoms are negatively charged particles called:

A) electrons.
B) neutrons.
C) protons.
D) shells.

Question 27

Mr. Johnston helped the students remember which fruit modeled which planet by making a:

A) key.
B) picture.
C) chart.
D) table.

Question 28

Describe three ways that a design challenge incorporates engineering practices.

Question 29

How do many images of atoms misrepresent their actual structure? (hint: electrons).

Question 30

Create a rubric that would help students understand the components of the design challenge described in question 34.

Question 31

As the Moon appears to get bigger in its progress, we say it is:

A) waning.
B) waxing.
C) new.
D) crescent.

Question 32

In order to adapt the edible Solar System model for early elementary, the author suggests:

A) having the students memorize the order of the plants.
B) watching videos on the Solar System.
C) using precut circles to represent the relative sizes of the planets.
D) focusing on the gravitational forces on each planet.

Question 33

An oval shape with no center but with two points of reference called foci is:

A) an orbit.
B) an asteroid.
C) an ellipse.
D) a satellite.

Question 34

Stars shine by:

A) producing light.
B) loosing mass.
C) spinning.
D) moving closer and further from the Earth.

Question 35

Why is it necessary to develop a rubric in order to grade design challenges?