Wonders Unit 4 Weeks 3-4 Vocabulary Words

What does the word "decade" mean?

• A time period of ten years

• A time period of five years

• A time period of one year

• A time period of twenty years

What is the meaning of "directing"?

• Giving orders or instructions

• Drawing a picture

• Writing a story

• Singing a song

What does "engineering" involve?

• The work that uses scientific knowledge for practical things

• The study of plants and animals

• The art of painting

• The practice of cooking

What does "gleaming" mean?

• Shining; reflecting bright light

• Making a loud noise

• Smelling sweet

• Feeling soft

What does "scouted" mean?

• Searched for in order to bring back information

• Played a game

• Built a house

• Cooked a meal

What does "squirmed" mean?

• Twisted and turned one's body

• Jumped up and down

• Ran very fast

• Slept quietly

What is "technology" used for?

• The use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes

• The creation of art

• The study of history

• The practice of music

What does "tinkering" mean?

• Attempting to fix something in an aimless way

• Building a large structure

• Writing a detailed plan

• Cooking a complex dish

What does "foresee" mean?

• To see or predict before it happens; expect

• To forget something important

• To remember a past event

• To ignore a problem

What does "envision" mean?

• Imagine as a future possibility; visualize

• Forget about something

• Destroy a plan

• Hide from others