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| According to the selection, what do inventions do for people? | Inventions can make life easier for millions of people. |
| Why did Chester Greenwood invent earmuffs? | He loved to skate. |
| Why did Chester Greenwood apply for a patent? | He applied for a patent so his idea would be protected and nobody else could claim it was theirs. |
| Why didn't Rebecca make a working model of her inventions? | It was too expensive to build a model of it. |
| What do Chester Greenwood's and Josh Parson's inventions have in common? | They help people enjoy recreational activities. |
| Why did Dr. Smith suggest that Larry put bigger holes in the bottom of the sprinkler? | Dr. Smith suggested Larry place larger holes in the bottom of the sprinkler so more water would go into the ground and aerate the soil. |
| What do Reeba's and Larry's inventions have in common? | They make household chores easier. |
| What is one way to begin creating an invention? | by observing friends, families, and pets for ideas of ways to make life simpler |
| After brainstorming, what is the next step in creating an invention, according to the selection? | List the best solutions in your journal. |
| In creating an invention, what is the next step after choosing a solution, according to the selection? | to draw a diagram of your invention |
| What does the author mean by an "invention journal?" | a book which lists problems that need to be solved |
| Why does Josh Parsons invent the prosthetic catch-and-throw device? | Josh said he invented the special glove so that it could help David to throw a baseball. |
| How do you know if you have created a new invention? | When you have used your invention a few times to be sure it works, you will have created a new invention. |
