Biomimicry
(...was inspired by...)
Inventions
Passive
Who? Which? ...
Relative Clause
Vocabulary
The City of Ember
100

The umbrella

The umbrella was inspired by leaves.

100

Who made the GO Kart (gaming for kids in hospitals)?

The GO Kart was made by Gamers Outreach.

100

What is Netflix?

Netflix is a streaming platform WHERE you can watch series.

100

The internet is so ____! It saves us so much time and energy.

efficient

100

What does "EGRESS" mean in the book?

TO EXIT

200

Wind turbines

Wind turbines were inspired by whale fins.

200

Where are series binge-watched?

Series are binge-watched on streaming platforms.

200

What is a generator?

A generator is a machine WHICH generates energy.

200

Technology helps humans ___. We grow and become better thanks to it.

flourish

200

Who found Poppy when she wandered off?

Doon

300

LG’s OIS (optical image stabilizer) camera

LG's OIS was inspired by chicken heads.

300

The Shinkansen (bullet train) is found in which country?

The Shinkansen (bullet train) is found in Japan.

300

Who is Steve Jobs?

Steve Jobs is the man who founded the company Apple.

300

Woah! That's such an _____ innovation! I'll never forget how amazing it is!

impressive

300

After Granny passed away, who took care of Poppy and Lina?

Their neighbor, Mrs.Murdo

400

Airplanes

Airplanes were inspired by birds.

400

How long have Apple products been sold?

Apple products have been sold for 46 years.

400

What is the Impossible Burger?

The Impossible Burger is a burger which doesn't have any meat / is made from plants.

400

Singapore has the best ____. Their buildings and roads are very developed. 

infrastructure

400

What does Doon find inside the locked door?

a room full of food and supplies

500

Solar Panels

Solar panels were inspired by photosynthesis.

500

When were legos invented?

Legos were invented in 1932.

500

What is an urban area?

An urban area is a place where there are lots of buildings and people.

500

Blockchain is an example of _____ technology because it is very modern and has all the newest developments.

cutting-edge

500

What is Lina's connection to the 7th mayor of Ember?

He is her great-great-grandfather.