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Grade 4
1) Choose words that complete the sentence
1- choose all the statements that are correct
A. Solutions meet a want or a need
B. Solutions are separate from engineering
C. Solutions are the technology all around us
D. Solutions come in different forms because they help solve
problems
E. Solutions must be complicated in order to work

2- Which statement is true of solutions?

A. Solutions don't meet a want or a need
B. Solutions can be tested
C. Solutions are the limitations of problem
D. Solutions are the technology of a problem

3- Janet is trying to improve the design of her lunchbox. Choose all

following statements that are good criteria for her to keep in mind.
A. The lunchbox can`t be too heavy to hold for a long time
B. The lunchbox should have sharp corners and rough edges
C. The lunchbox could see a special pocket for water bottles
D. The lunchbox could keep food colder

4- identify all the likely constraints faced when designing and building
a two-room tree house
A. Time d. Sunlight
B. Budget e. Tree size
C. Materials f. Number of rooms

5- choose the correct word to complete the sentence

In a room full of objects,we can think of different
technology objects as…solutions….because they help
satisfy a want or a need.
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6- draw lines to match each word to its description

7- write the name of the item from the picture that uses technology to
fill each need or want

A. Keep warm…vest….
B. Protect the head…helmet….
C. Improve vision…glasses…..
D. Adjust speed and force …gears…

8- choose the best words from the word bank to complete the
sentences

Good criteria tell…requirements….an engineering solution should

meet.
Constraints are the…limitations…on an engineering solution.
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Omar is going to try to improve his bicycle. He first looks to see what
his limitations, or…constraints…,are. He knows that the biggest limit
is how much money he can spend. He also must have the bike ready
to ride in a race in two weeks. His constraints are…budget and a time
limit….

Engineering …solutions…have different criteria and constraints.

These criteria describes…requirements..the constraints describe
the…limitation….for the engineering solution

A …prototype….is an early version of a design solution. These

versions are tested to help…improve…a design solution. An
…anechoic chamber….might be tested by a rock band to help with
their recording. Video gamers might use an…eye-tracking rig…to test
and improve their gaming skills.

Engineers design…solutions…to help solve problems. They perform

…fair tests..to help them design new devices.
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Engineers …test….designs because it's important to be sure solution

works.usually …retesting…happens because it takes …many
tries…to get a working prototype

Like actual engineers, we are solving a problem. thus , we should

create…multiple prototypes..of our hearing-enhancing devices.then
we should…one part..during our test,we should change…retest them
many times…..of the design at a time
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9- Draw lines to sort of the following descriptions of the engineering

design process into correct category- good design practice OR poor
design practice

10- Select all of the choices that correctly complete this sentence.
Engineers ………………………

A. Test solutions to design problems more than once.

B. Don`t waste time learning about other solutions to their
problems
C. Don't try to improve others`solutions or their own solutions
D. Create more than one solution to the same problem
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11- You have learned that animals use their hearing to solve problems.
Which of these problems can they solve using this sense?re
Select all that apply.
A. Finding food
B. Swimming faster or slower
C. Locating dangerous predators
D. Sleeping well at night

12- a new student just joined your class and needs to get caught up
on his lesson. What should she do to begin designing her
hearing-enhancing device?

A. Research careers in acoustic engineering

B. Study the devices already made by other students
C. Learn how different birds sing different types of songs
D. Ask for materials other than those available

13- which of these should the new student learn more about at this
point?
A. Eat trumpet
B. Light and mirrors
C. Stethoscope
D. Sound waves

14- What do professional engineers do during the design process ?

Select all that apply

A. Use prototypes
B. Test each design only once
C. Come up with a single solution
D. Meet all the constraints and as many criteria as possible
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15- how is communication an important part of designing solutions ?

choose all the correct answers

A. Communication helps people talk about improvement

B. Communication only cause arguments
C. Communication creates a sense of teamwork
D. Communication is critical only if everyone agrees

16- an engineer is testing a solution . The solution is failing . What

should she do ? select all the correct answers

A. She should consider using other material for the same design
B. She should figure out what didn't go right with her design
C. She should understand that sometimes things don't work as
planned
D. She shouldn't try to develop other solutions to this problem

17- feedback is important in solving any problem. Select the best

example of how to give feedback

A. Tell the other person that his or her sister is good example of
what not to do
B. Tell the person that his or her design is poorly built. Don`t
suggest any improvement
C. Tell the person that his or her design is built well but but still
suggest some possible improvements
D. Ignore the person if he or she isn't listening to you

18- Which of these describe a good approach to solving an

engineering problem ?
A. Research, revise, and repeat
B. Give up if your first solution fails so that you don`t waste any
more of your time
C. Failure marks the end of the process
D. If at first you don't succeed , try , try again
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19- Which pair of factors defines any engineering problem ?

A. Wants and needs

B. Time and expense
C. Nature and technology
D. Criteria and constraints

20- What makes crash test dummies useful substitutes for human
beings ?

A. They are able to avoid collisions

B. They have been used since 1950 s
C. They contain sensors that collect data
D. They are smaller than average humans

21- Which of these shows energy ?

A. A car that has tires

B. A car that begins to move
C. A car parked in a garage
D. A picture of new car

22- a cell phone battery will last longest if the phone is mostly used ...
…………………………
A. Text or call
B. Use the internet
C. Play games
D. Watch movies

23- Which form of energy can be observed in all of these: a washing

machine, a printer , and a radio ?

A. Sound
B. Motion D.Heat
C. Light
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24- what would happen at an electricity generating station if the

turbines did not spin ?

A. Coal would not burn

B. Motion energy would not generate electric energy
C. Chemical energy would not change into heat energy
D. Heat energy would not make motion energy

25- Which of these devices does not change electrical energy ?

Choose the best answer.

A. Dvd player
B. Clock
C. Clothes dryer
D. Electric stove

26- If there is not a complete circuit between a battery and a lamp ,

what will be the result ?

A. The lamp will turn on, but it will not turn off
B. The lamp will turn off , but it will not turn on
C. The lamp will both turn on and turn off
D. The wires will get very hot

27- number these sentences in order in which they occur

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28- Write each word beneath the intended energy form that is present
when the object is turned on . some objects will have more than one
form of energy
( blender- toy done - hair dryer- clothes iron - lamp - microwave)

- put true or false in front of the correct sentence :

1. Making good observation is important ( true)

2. Making good observation helps to figure out what needs to be
improved ( true)
3. Making good observations is not important because it slows
down the process ( false )
4. Making goo observation shows you what to test next ( true )
5. Making good observation can be distracting and should be
stopped when it happens ( false )

19- Below are

steps that
might be
followed to
solve an
engineering
problem . add
numbers to put
them in order :