Wonders Unit 3 Weeks 3-4 Vocab

What does the word "decade" mean?

• A period of 100 years

• A period of 10 years

• A period of 1 year

• A period of 20 years

If someone is "directing" a movie, what are they doing?

• Watching the movie

• Writing the script

• Leading the creation and filming process

• Acting in the movie

What is "engineering"?

• The study of history

• The application of scientific principles to design and build structures, machines, and other items

• The process of painting and drawing

• The practice of playing musical instruments

What does "gleaming" mean?

• Very dirty and grimy

• Shining brightly with reflected light

• Extremely loud and noisy

• Very cold and icy

If someone has "scouted" a location, what have they done?

• Ignored the location

• Cleaned the location

• Explored the location for a specific purpose

• Built something on the location

When someone "squirmed," how did they move?

• In a straight line

• In a twisting or turning motion, often due to discomfort

• Jumping up and down

• Running very fast

What is "technology"?

• The study of plants and animals

• The use of science for practical purposes

• The process of writing books and stories

• The practice of physical exercise

What does "tinkering" mean?

• To throw something away

• To dance elegantly

• To attempt to repair or improve something in a casual or desultory way, often to no useful end

• To study hard for an exam

Which sentence uses the word "technology" correctly?

• She planted the technology in the garden last spring.

• He used the latest technology to complete the project efficiently.

• The technology barked loudly when the mailman arrived.

• They painted the technology a bright shade of red.

Choose the sentence where "gleaming" is used correctly.

• The car was gleaming in the muddy puddle.

• The gleaming homework was very difficult.

• Her eyes were gleaming with joy at the surprise party.

• They decided to gleaming the floor with soap.