Gabby's Fast Ride
Why didn't Gabby want to wear a helmet?
It was too small and she didn't think it was cool.
How many different helmets did Don test?
More than 100
He tested different helmets. What does different mean?
Things that are unlike. Not the same. sizes, colors, designs not the same
Oliver drew a straight line on his paper with a ruler. What does straight mean?
without a bend or curve; going in one direction only
Who is Mickey Mouse's girlfriend?
Minnie
Why was everyone warning Gabby to slow down?
They were worried she night crash.
What award did Don get?
Inventor of the Year
Don Morgan is an inventor. He invented a safer bike helmet. What is an inventor?
a super creative person who uses their imagination and smart ideas to make brand new things or find better ways to do stuff
Brylie swerved to avoid the ball that was in her way. What does swerved mean?
to turn or change direction very suddenly and quickly to avoid hitting something or to move around an obstacle
Whose nose grew longer every time he told a lie?
Pinnochio
What happened to Gabby when she tried to stop?
She swerved and flew over the handlebars.
What did Don think he should use in the bicycle helmet?
Foam cones in the lining of the helmet.
Ximena has to decide what she wants to do. What does decide mean?
to make up your mind or make a choice between different options after thinking about them
While riding his bike Francisco skidded across the street. What does skidded mean?
vehicle, bike, or person slid uncontrollably, usually sideways, because the wheels or feet lost their grip on a slippery or rough surface
How many adjectives, {describing words) are in this sentence:
Billy made a rude noise in class.
1
Why didn't Gabby like to go slow?
She said it's boring.
How did Don test his helmet?
He used a machine to bang the helmet against a hard surface to test what would happen in a crash.
Elizabeth made the jenga blocks wobble when she pulled one out. What does wobble mean?
to move unsteadily from side to side, shake, or teeter because something is off-balance. Examples include a bowl of jelly jiggling, a tower of blocks tipping over, or a toddler learning to walk
Nyla went to the laboratory to test her invention. What does laboratory mean?
special, safe, and organized workspace where scientists, researchers, or students conduct experiments, test ideas, and study things closely
The word ten is the antonym of the word net. True or false
False
What would have have happened if Gabby hadn't been wearing a helmet?
She would have a dent in her head or worse.
How was Don able to get his invention made?
He tried for years to get money and his family encouraged him not to give up.
Aiden had to pedal fast to meet his friends at the park. What does pedal mean?
a lever you push with your foot to make something move or to control a machine
Mrs. Hansen had a great idea to win the game. What is a thought or idea?
the mental process of using your brain to remember things, make decisions, or imagine new possibilities
How many syllables are in the word creation?
3