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!
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