Young Thomas Edison Vocabulary

Front

What does 'occasional' mean?

Back

Happening from time to time; not regular.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

Front

What is a 'gadget'?

Back

A small device or tool that is useful for a particular job.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What is an 'invention'?

Back

A new device, method, or process created to solve a problem.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What is a 'signal'?

Back

A gesture, sound, or action that sends a message or indicates something.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What is a 'laboratory'?

Back

A place where scientists work and conduct experiments.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What does 'electric' refer to?

Back

Related to electricity; something that uses or produces electricity.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Front

Can you give an example of an invention?

Back

The light bulb, created by Thomas Edison.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is the purpose of a gadget?

Back

To make tasks easier or more efficient.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

How can you use a signal in class?

Back

Raising your hand to get the teacher's attention.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Front

What is the role of a scientist in a laboratory?

Back

To conduct experiments and research to discover new information.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A