Vocabulary
Inventors
Technology
Materials
Inventions
100

To copy nature in inventions and designs.

Biomimicry

100

the light bulb

Thomas Edison

100

This technology allows us to print not only flat (2D), but also in height.

3D printing

100

We used this material to hold our inventions "together"

Duct Tape

100

Our first invention for us to build _________.

a climbing shoe

200

To think of many, varied, and unusual ideas.

Productive Thinking or Brainstorming

200

George de Mestral (think his dog and burrs!)

velcro

200

This search engine also allows us to make slide presentations, send emails, work on classroom assignments from our teachers, and search the Internet!

Google

200

These are good for support because they are stronger than the other materials.

foam blocks

200

Our second invention required us to make______

Something that would trap something!

300

Using everyday materials to explain our invention to others. Many inventors everyday materials so that they can overcome failures quickly before moving on and using tech tools.

Prototype

300

Stephen and Joseph Barnett's invention helped premature babies__________.

breathe

300

What are Safari, Chrome, and Explorer?

Web browsers

300

This is a bonus material we used to make something move without a battery.

the gearbox

300

This invention makes it easy for teachers to give every student a copy of a worksheet.

The copy machine (copier)

400

It protects an invention and its inventor.  It is a legal step in showing ownership.

Patent

400

3D imaging and holograms

Kristina Johnson

400

These allow us to talk to others, search the Internet, play games, and email others.

smart phones

400

this is the drafting design for


 

a watch or clock

400

This invention was discovered by accident when a scientist's candybar melted in his pocket when he stood next to a radioactive device.

microwave

500

The cost of making something to sell to customers.

Cost of Goods Sold

500

3D printer

Chuck Hull

500

What is Earth's primary source of energy?

The sun

500


iphone

500

This invention helps save lives before a hurricane hits land by showing the path the hurricane will take.

satellite or radar

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