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