Unit 4, Lesson 3
technology
tech nol o gy
technology
the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry
Synonyms: electronics
Part of Speech: noun
technology
example
Scientists are trying to invent new technology that will greatly increase the power of batteries.
technology
example
An example of technology is the TV, which we can watch movies or shows on.
Do you know what Mark Zuckerberg or Steve Jobs invented for their technology?
technology
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cell phone | an apple | the internet |
find the non-example
technology
word relatives
Over the past 100 years there have been many technological advances. New technologies seem to pop up every year! It’s an exciting time to be an inventor.
technologies
technological
technology
check understanding
What is your favorite piece of technology? Why?
My favorite piece of technology is… because…
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corporation
cor por a tion
corporation
an organization or a group of people who have been given the legal power to act as one person
Synonyms: business
Part of Speech: noun
corporation
example
The corporation had a team meeting to decide how they should expand their business.
corporation
example
Danny started a corporation to sell his new shoe design.
On page 55, Stanley mentions his idea for a corporation called StanTastic Industries. What would his corporation be like?
corporation
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your family | General Motors | Apple |
find the non-example
corporation
word relatives
America has many different corporations that run many different businesses.
corporations
corporation
check understanding
If you worked for a corporation, what business would you choose to work for?
The corporation I would work for would be…
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harness
har ness
harness
to control and make use of
Synonyms: control
Part of Speech: verb
harness
example
Solar panels harness the power of the sun to make electricity.
harness
example
He harnessed the power of the horses to help him pull the load to the front.
How does Stanley hope to harness the giant ants?
harness
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wind turbines | solar panels | yoke |
find the non-example
harness
word relatives
The electrical cord harnesses the power of the electricity flowing through it. By harnessing the electricity, we can plug things into the wall and receive the electricity safely.
harnesses
harnessed
harnessing
harness
check understanding
How does the harness on this dog help to control him?
The harness helps to control him by…
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scheme
scheme
scheme
an underhanded or secret plan; plot
Synonyms: plot
Part of Speech: noun
scheme
example
The dog and cat has a mischievous scheme to steal the food from the counter when the owner turned away.
scheme
example
I developed a scheme to steal the cookie from my sister.
What is Stanley’s scheme?
scheme
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planning to steal something | planning a party | planning to beat someone in a game |
find the non-example
scheme
word relatives
Oftentimes cartoon characters are schemers. They plan schemes to get back at other characters or to get something they want. Scheming is not a good idea!
schemes
schemed
scheming
schemer
scheme
check understanding
Tell of a time when you came up with a scheme. What happened?
My scheme was…
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economy
e con o my
economy
a system, method, or result of managing the production, distribution and use of money, goods, natural resources, and services
Synonyms: system of management
Part of Speech: noun
economy
example
Businesses can hire more people now that the economy is improving.
economy
example
My country has an economy to decide how to run its goods and services.
How does Stanley think his scheme will create a new economy?
economy
word relatives
Different countries have different economies set up. Most countries focus on what is most economical for their citizens. An economist helps to study supply and demand to keep the economy running well.
economies
economical
economist
economic
economy
check understanding
Share what you know about your economy in America.
Our economy…
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exoskeleton
ex o skel e ton
exoskeleton
an external hard covering, such as a shell of a lobster
Synonyms: hard shell
Part of Speech: noun
exoskeleton
example
The crab’s claws and hard exoskeleton helps protect it from predators.
exoskeleton
example
Some animals have exoskeletons, like a turtle.
Where are the muscles of an exoskeleton animal?
exoskeleton
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deer | turtle | scallop |
find the non-example
exoskeleton
word relatives
Some animals have exoskeletons, which means their skeletons are on the outside of their body. They are called invertebrates. Those that have a skeleton on the inside of their body (endoskeleton) are called vertebrates.
exoskeletons
exoskeleton
check understanding
Explain the difference between an exoskeleton and an endoskeleton.
An exoskeleton…
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