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