The invention of the telephone changed the way people communicate. An "invention" is...
something that is old and forgotten
something created by a person that did not exist before
something that is shiny and see-through
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...
lost and alone
extremely clever or skillfull
slow and boring
excited and fun
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
able to do a lot with the time and resources that you have
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 same as anything else
is the first of its kind
is really young
is the color yellow
The light bulb is one of the most valuable inventions. If something is "valuable" it is...
not needed
really old
strange and unusual
useful, helpful, or important
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...
a special lunch meal
measurement of time
falling out of your chair
writing down or recording words that have been spoken
We use technology to complete our lessons online in our classroom. "Technology" is...
a wild animal
a type of food
old books
using science to invent useful things or to solve problems
The airport uses radar to track airplanes in the sky. What does “radar” mean?
a race car
a kind of jacket
a cooking tool
a machine that detects objects from far away
The scientist made a breakthrough when she discovered a new medicine. What does “breakthrough” mean?
a small mistake
a major discovery or success
a broken toy
a loud sound
My brother built a strange contraption to water the garden automatically. What does “contraption” mean?
a simple drawing
a strange machine or device
a musical song
a classroom
The knight went on a quest to find the hidden treasure. What does “quest” mean?
a long search or journey
a birthday party
a school subject
a short nap
The new dance craze spread quickly through the school. What does “craze” mean?
a popular trend or fad
a type of weather
a quiet whisper
a math problem
People lived very differently during the dinosaur era. What does “era” mean?
a long period of time
a tiny bug
a loud storm
a machine part
The engineer designed a strong bridge for cars to cross. What does “engineer” mean?
a person who designs and builds things
a singer
a teacher
a chef
Mia felt perplexed when the puzzle pieces did not fit together. What does “perplexed” mean?
confused
excited
angry
sleepy
