Where did the First Americans come from? What was their traveling route?
Based on theory, the first Americans came from norther Asia through the Bering sea
100
Give a word that describes a special way of doing something by a group of people. Give one example.
Customs. EX: eating turkey on thanksgiving day is a custom of American culture.
100
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The invention of the computer had a _______ impact on society. We will see the effects of this invention for many years to come.
significant
100
What device is used to remove dirt?
Vacuum cleaner
100
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Climate ________ crops either by helping them grow or by damaging them.
affects
200
What do you call a person who thinks of ideas for making things and draws them? Give an example of a person you know in this category.
designer. EX: Coco Chanel is a fashion designer.
200
What is a small machine that does a particular job? Given an example
device. Ex: remote, cell phone, play station, etc.
200
What is the form of "long-lasting" in comparative adjective? Use the word in a sentence
longer-lasting. My laptop's battery is longer-lasting than yours.
200
What is the word that describes an action of making water flow to dry land? spell this word
irrigate
200
What does "available" mean? Give an example
able to be used or seen
300
Navajo is one of many Native American tribes that still exists til today. Can you identify one of their current territories? And what are they famous for (their traits)?
New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah. They Navajo is known for making beautiful pottery, weaving colorful fabric.
300
What are simple substances from which everything is made? Give an example
elements, ex: oxygen is an important element of air that helps us breathe.
300
Fill in the blank with the right order of adjectives
The Cherokees made _____ _____ _____ baskets out of river cane (round, plenty, beautiful)
The Cherokees made plenty beautiful round baskets out of river cane.
300
What did scientist Dmitry Mendeleyev create that became one of the most important breakthroughs in science?
He listed the elements by atomic weight which is known as Periodic Table of Elements.
300
Fill in the blank and explain meaning of the word
Women ______ the right to vote in 1920.
achieved: succeeded in doing something, especially by working hard
400
What does "involve" mean? Can you give an example of this word with people using comparative adjective form?
included in a project or situation.
She is more involved in a garden club at school than I am.
400
What is a document that says you have the right to own or sell an invention? Use this word in a sentence
patent. Inventor applies for patent to protect the idea of their invention.
400
What is past tense of the verb "wear"? Give an example using this word in past tense.
wore. She wore the pink dress yesterday.
400
Describe a place in 3 sentences using imagery and at least 2 senses
Types os sensory: touching, hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting.
400
Why did Kim plant lima beans?
Kim planted lima beans to honor her dead father, who was a farmer.
500
Describe your favorite person, author, celebrity using imagery and adjectives in 3 sentences with at least 4 adjectives or 2 types of sensory.
types of sensory: touching, seeing, smelling, tasting, hearing
500
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The Native Americans of the Plains made _______ from plants.
What did they use the skunk cabbage root for?
medicine
They used skunk cabbage root as medicine for asthma.
500
What are the remarkable things that Charlotte Parkhurst do? Use at least 2 past tense verbs to describe what she did.
She dressed as man and worked as stagecoach driver. She stood up for women's right to vote, and became one of the first women to vote in the US.
500
What is the setting of the passage below? Based on the example, give an example of a setting in your own words.
The sidewalk was completely empty. It was Sunday, early in April. An icy wind teetered trash cans and turned my cheeks to marble. In Vietnam we had no weather like that. Here in Cleveland people call it spring. I walked half a block, then crossed the street and reached the vacant lot.
Sunday in April. At a sidewalk in Cleveland
500
What word means unfair treatment? Spell this word and give an example
discrimination.
Slavery is an example of discrimination.