Young Thomas Edison-Vocabulary Activity

Front

What does the word 'occasional' mean?

Back

Happening or encountered from time to time.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is an 'experiment'?

Back

A test to find out or prove something.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is a 'gadget'?

Back

A small mechanical device.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What does 'signal' mean?

Back

A sign, gesture, or device that gives a command or warning.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is a 'laboratory'?

Back

A room where a scientist works.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What does the word 'genius' mean?

Back

A person with exceptional intellectual or creative power.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is an 'invention'?

Back

A new device, method, or process created through study and experimentation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What does 'electric' refer to?

Back

Relating to electricity or electrical devices.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What is the purpose of a 'laboratory'?

Back

To conduct experiments and research.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What does 'experiment' help scientists do?

Back

It helps them test hypotheses and gather data.