The invention of the telephone changed the way people communicate. An "invention" is...
something that is shiny and see-through
something created by a person that did not exist before
something that is old and forgotten
a fun way to explain something
Benjamin Franklin was a brilliant genius when it came to his experiments with electricity. If something or someone is "brilliant", it is...
slow and boring
extremely clever or skillfull
excited and fun
lost and alone
The most productive student will finish his daily tasks and more in a regular school day. If you are productive, you are...
extremely talkative
exhausted from doing the same thing over and over
able to do a lot with the time and resources that you have
uncomfortable with your surroundings
My grandparents own an original record player from the early 1900s. Something is described as "original"...
is the same as anything else
is the first of its kind
is the color yellow
is really young
The light bulb is one of the most valuable inventions. If something is "valuable" it is...
not needed
useful, helpful, or important
strange and unusual
really old
Our class tablet is a device that can be used for schoolwork. A "device" is...
a building that people work in
a tropical fish
an internet browser
a tool or machine that has a certain purpose
Haley takes dictation while her teacher presents the lesson. The word "dictation" describes...
measurement of time
writing down or recording words that have been spoken
a special lunch meal
falling out of your chair
We use technology to complete our lessons online in our classroom. "Technology" is...
using science to invent useful things or to solve problems
old books
a wild animal
a type of food
The airport uses radar to track airplanes in the sky. What does “radar” mean?
a machine that detects objects from far away
a race car
a kind of jacket
a cooking tool
The scientist made a breakthrough when she discovered a new medicine. What does “breakthrough” mean?
a broken toy
a loud sound
a small mistake
a major discovery or success
My brother built a strange contraption to water the garden automatically. What does “contraption” mean?
a simple drawing
a musical song
a classroom
a strange machine or device
The knight went on a quest to find the hidden treasure. What does “quest” mean?
a school subject
a short nap
a birthday party
a long search or journey
The new dance craze spread quickly through the school. What does “craze” mean?
a quiet whisper
a type of weather
a math problem
a popular trend or fad
People lived very differently during the dinosaur era. What does “era” mean?
a long period of time
a machine part
a loud storm
a tiny bug
The engineer designed a strong bridge for cars to cross. What does “engineer” mean?
a teacher
a singer
a chef
a person who designs and builds things
Mia felt perplexed when the puzzle pieces did not fit together. What does “perplexed” mean?
angry
excited
sleepy
confused
