Into the Air & The Wright Brothers hmh

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What was the main organizational strategy used by the authors of 'Into the Air' and 'The Wright Brothers'?

Back

They organized their selection by identifying problems with the Wrights' designs and how they solved those problems.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is an example of an adverb?

Back

Carefully.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What was the purpose of the box-shaped wind tunnel invented by the Wright brothers?

Back

To answer their questions about wing design.

Front

Why are illustrations of the Wright brothers' experiments included in 'Into the Air'?

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To show that testing ideas was important to their work.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

What key idea is central to both 'Into the Air' and 'The Wright Brothers'?

Back

The Wright brothers were not always confident that they would succeed.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

Front

Define the term 'adverb' in the context of grammar.

Back

An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in '-ly'.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What role did experimentation play in the Wright brothers' success?

Back

Experimentation was crucial as it allowed them to test and refine their designs.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What challenges did the Wright brothers face in their early designs?

Back

They faced challenges related to stability, control, and lift in their aircraft designs.

Front

How did the Wright brothers' approach to problem-solving contribute to their achievements?

Back

Their systematic approach to identifying problems and testing solutions led to successful innovations in flight.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is the significance of the wind tunnel in aerodynamics?

Back

A wind tunnel allows for controlled testing of aerodynamic properties, helping to improve design efficiency.