Wonders 2020 Unit 4 Weeks 3 & 4 Vocabulary

Front

What is the act of giving instructions, ordering, or commanding?

Back

Directing

Front

What is the work that uses scientific knowledge for practical things such as building bridges and dams?

Back

Engineering

Front

What does it mean to tinker?

Back

Puttering or keeping busy in an aimless way.

Front

What does it mean to scout?

Back

To have looked at or explored in order to find out and bring back more information.

Front

What is a period of ten years called?

Back

Decade

Front

What is the definition of technology?

Back

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.

Front

What is the meaning of gleaming?

Back

Shining brightly or reflecting light.

Front

What is the difference between engineering and tinkering?

Back

Engineering is a structured application of science for practical use, while tinkering is aimless experimentation.

Front

Can you give an example of directing?

Back

A teacher giving instructions to students.

Front

What is an example of a structure created through engineering?

Back

A bridge or a dam.