Vocabulary
If a product is "outdated" or no longer needed, it is this.
Obsolete
Which part of the brain is mainly responsible for sensory processing and touch?
The parietal lobe
In his TED Talk, what was the primary focus of Sugata Mitra’s experiments?
Self-organized learning/children learning on their own
Why did Marcin Jakubowski choose to design and build his own farm machinery?
Existing equipment was too expensive and constantly broke down
What do you call a word like "brunch" that is formed by joining two words together?
blending
This term describes a person who has a natural, exceptional talent for a specific skill.
Gifted
If you use your voice to go up at the end of a sentence to signal a question, you are using this.
Intonation
What does the "Granny Cloud" represent in Mitra's educational theory?
Providing positive feedback/support from mentors remotely
How does Phil Hansen suggest we should view our personal limitations?
As opportunities for creative problem solving
What is the specific job title of someone like Erin McKean who compiles dictionaries?
A lexicographer
To make something continue at its current level or state.
Maintain
This is the correct word to use when describing the result of a climate change policy.
Effect
According to Bel Pesce, why is the myth of "overnight success" dangerous?
It ignores the years of hard work and preparation required
In the context of disaster relief, what technology did Robin Murphy discuss using to inspect unsafe structures?
UAVs/Drones
In the context of the book, name one specific "visual thinking" benefit of Dr. Grandin’s autism.
Ability to see detailed designs and structures in her mind
To put a specific worth or price on an item or idea.
Valued
Which area of the brain is crucial for handling multiple complex tasks at once?
The frontal lobe
What is the primary definition of an entrepreneur?
A person who starts a business and takes financial risk for potential profit
According to Kelly McGonigal, what positive physiological effect does oxytocin have?
It helps heart cells regenerate and heal
What is one reason someone with autism might find a typical classroom environment challenging?
Sensory overload or difficulty with conventional social cues
A synonym for "foolish" or "unreasonable" behavior.
Absurd
Use the verb form "affect" in a sentence about studying for an exam.
Studying for long hours will affect my exam grade.)
Before starting his farm project, what was Marcin Jakubowski’s academic specialty?
Fusion physics
What is the main environmental benefit of the underwater museums created by Jason deCaires Taylor?
They serve as an alternative destination, drawing tourists away from natural reefs
Define the purpose of a T-chart and provide an example of two categories one might compare.
Used to organize ideas or compare two things; e.g., Pros vs. Cons or Cause vs. Effect