WorksheetsHannah Herbst: A Young Scientist & Inventor
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 17mins
When Hannah was 9, she started writing to a (a) in Ethiopia. She was surprised (b) learn that her penfriend, Ruth, had no (c) in her home, so it was hard (d) her to read and do her homework. Later, when Hannah was at Wharton High School, she became very interested (e) science and decided to try to help Ruth.
Hannah came up with the (a) of a device with a propeller and a (b) generator. Her (c) converts the movement of the ocean into (d) in order to produce (e) . She built a prototype that showed how this could work, and it won the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge.
This prototype is very (a) because it's portable,' she said. 'Most of the (b) available on the market are (c) and they cost thousands to (d) of dollars, whereas mine costs less (e) $500 to make.
Hannah wants to (a) other students to get involved in (b) . 'My biggest (c) ,' Hannah said, was getting started. I was really involved in theatre and athletics, and I'm still really (d) about those things.' She was worried she wouldn't have time for everything. Her advice is start small and work your (e) up from there'.
How old was Hannah when she started writing to her penfriend? (a)
Hannah's penfriend lives in (a) .
(a) was surprised to learn that (b) had no electricity in her home.
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
Hannah was surprised to learn that Ruth had no electricity at home.
It was hard for Hannah to read and do her homework.
Hannah became very interested in science.
Hannah decided to help Ruth.
What was Hannah's idea to help Ruth?
a device with propeller and a hydroelectric generator
a device with propeller and an aerodynamic generator
a device with wheels and a magnetic generator
a portable and convertible device with magical generator
Hannah's invention converts the movement of the (a) into (b) in order to produce (c) .
Hannah's invention won the (a) .
How much is the cost of Hannah's invention to make?
less than 500 USD
more than 500 USD
exactly 5 USD
more than 5.000.000 USD
Why did Hannah struggle in getting her work started?
She's always tired after being involved in theatre and athletics.
She's afraid of missing her school activities and homework.
She was confused with science-related theories and application.
She was worried she wouldn't have time for everything.
Hannah's words of encouragement: "Start (a) and work your way (b) from there."
