On the Road to a Better School Bus

How would the U.S. Department of Transportation's approval of the V$ help Jonny meet his goal?

• It would allow many school buses to use Jonny's design, which would save energy

• It would raise awareness of GreenShields, which would cause other students to design energy-efficient products

• It would show that Jonny's design is helpful, which would help him win public support.

• It would encourage students to ride school buses, which would leave to fewer cars on the road.

Which sentence from the selection is a fact that can be proven?

• Jonny wondered if there was a way to make the buses more energy efficient.

• However, Jonny and his team are determined to succeed

• In tests, buses using the V4 went farther on a tank of gas

• So if the next school bus you board looks a little different, you may be witnessing Jonny's idea in action.

According to the selection, what is one reason the V4 design is better than Jonny's original idea for GreenShields?

• The V4 design is less distracting for bus drivers.

• The V4 is simple enough for students to construct

• The V4 design is more visually appealing

• The V4 design cost less to make

Which sentence from the selection suggests that Jonny needed to convince his community that his invention was worthwhile?

• But for 12-year-old Jonny Cohen, the smell of exhaust from the buses parked in front of his junior high school got him thinking about school buses and how much gasoline they use.

• He thought that improving its shape would reduce the amount of energy needed to move a bus.

• With the help of his sister and friends, Jonny started his project, which he called GreenShields

• Getting votes wasn't easy-he spoke with town councils, talked to customers at grocery stores, and used social media to ask for people's support.

Young Scientist Magazine: A Light in the Dark

• I got this

• I don't got this

From the magazine heading and the title of the article, the reader can infer that the article will contain information about a -

• source of light designed by a young person

• new product that is available for young people

• problem that a young person has recently overcome

• way that young people can provide help to others in need

The Latin root praesumere means "to expect." This information helps the reader determine that the word presumed in paragraph 2 means -

• remembered

• believed

• cared

• wanted

What led Ann to consider using body heat as a way to power a flashlight?

• She thought the idea was different enough to help her win the science fair.

• She was asked to do so by a friend who was not able to study for school.

• She wanted to make something that people without electricity could use.

• She was determined to find a way to use a special material.