Vocabulary – Meaning
What is a very small particle used in science?
Nanoparticle
Water disappears into the air through ________.
Evaporation
The process of turning liquid into gas is called ________.
Evaporation
The first invention that allowed people to communicate over long distances.
Telephone
What is a “big idea”?
An idea that can change the world or improve life
What word means “a growth in the body that can be harmful”?
tumour
Using old or leftover materials is called ________ materials.
Scrap
Very small particles used in medicine are called ________.
Nanoparticles
A device that cools food using evaporation or energy.
Fridge/Refrigerator
Why is it important to share your ideas?
Because other people can help develop them or use them
Something that can be carried easily is called ________.
portable
Scientists need to ________ data to understand results.
Decode
The creation of new solutions, devices, or methods is called ________.
Innovation
What invention makes it possible to travel very fast in the air?
Airplane
How can science and technology improve life?
By creating solutions to problems and making things easier or safer
To clean and remove germs is to ________.
sanitise
People were ________ by the unexpected discovery.
Stunned
A device or technology that improves lives can have a big ________.
Impact
A tool or machine that has changed medicine or science significantly
Microscope / X-ray / MRI
Why is it useful to have potential and creativity when inventing?
Because it helps people find new solutions and improve existing methods
Something that shows promise for future success is called ________.
A new idea that could change the world has great ________.
Potential
Why is creativity important in science and technology?
It allows people to develop new ideas and solve problems
How do inventions usually start?
With a problem or a question someone wants to solve
Explain how a simple idea can become a world-changing invention.
By solving an important problem, being developed carefully, and shared with others