The Wheel
Famous Inventors
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
100

Who invented the first wheel?

Nobody knows who invented the first wheel.

100

What three things was Leonardo da Vinci interested in being?

Leonardo da Vinci was interested in being an artist, a scientist, and an inventor.

100

What does "ancient" mean?

very old

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______ - to damage something badly or beyond repair

"destroy"

100

Some cameras use _____ to save pictures.

a. digital
b. film
c. flexible
d. device

b. film

200

How does the wheel make life easier?

Inventions that use wheels make it easier to travel. (Answers may vary)

200

Who invented over 100 ways to use peanuts?

George Washington Carver invented over 100 ways to use peanuts.

200
What does "convenient" mean?

when something is a lot easier

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______ - to study or learn more about something

"research"

200

Last night, I watched a _______ movie about UFOs.

a. factory
b. convenient
c. ancient
d. science fiction

d. science fiction

300

What did Henry Ford do?

He improved the way automobiles were built. (Answers may vary)

300

How did Frank Epperson invent the popsicle?

He left his drink on the front porch and it froze overnight. (Answers may vary)

300

What does "attach" mean?

to connect two or more things together

300

_____ - someone who is really good or skilled at something

"expert"

300

By using the projector, the teacher is able to ______ the picture on the board.

a. device
b. mirror
c. display
d. digital

c. display

400

What vehicles were pulled by animals?

Wagons and carts were pulled by animals.

400

Who invented the airplane?

The Wright Brothers.

400

what does "discover" mean?

when you learn or find out something

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______ - a thing or item you can buy or use

"product"

400

Famous _______ that we learned about include Karl Benz, Steve Jobs, and the Wright Brothers.

a. invent
b. inventions
c. inventors
d. inventory

c. inventors

500

What is an invention other than a car that uses a wheel?

(Answers may vary)

500

Who invented the first computer that used icons and a mouse instead of just a keyboard?

Steve Jobs

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What does "improve" mean?
when something gets or is made better
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______ - to bring or mix together

"combine"

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One example of a ______ is a computer.

a. digital
b. device
c. display
d. download

b. device