Do you think “Joseph Swan Who” was a good title for the last section? Explain.

How many lightbulb patents were filed before Thomas Edison’s patent?

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Sabiha wrote “Because Edison changed the light bulb so it would be commercially successful, reliable, and practical, he is given credit for perfecting the light bulb.”. 

 

What does it mean that Edison was “given credit” in this context?

 

Why was Edison’s lightbulb so important?

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Who invented the lightbulb?

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Why does Sabiha ask you to close your eyes in the beginning?

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Were there any words or any ideas that you still do not understand?

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What is the main idea of this chapter?

Sabiha Basit wrote “Franklin named this device the lightning rod.”.  What does “device” mean in this context?

The author wrote “Benjamin Franklin added many ideas and theories about electricity.”.  What does “theories” mean in this context?

The author wrote “We can thank Benjamin Franklin for risking his life and establishing the connection between lightning and electricity.”.  What does “establishing” mean in this context?

What problem does this chapter discuss?

What solved this problem?

What happens to lightning when it strikes Ben Franklin’s invention?

When is it safe to fly a kite in a thunderstorm?

Several problem solving ideas are listed below. Which idea describes Ben Franklin’s solution?

Were there any words or any ideas that you still do not understand?

Several problem solving ideas are listed below.

Which idea describes Ben Franklin’s solution?