Sabiha Basit wrote “Franklin named this device the lightning rod.”.

What does “device” mean in this context?

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

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What is "electricity" according to this chapter?

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

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What is the main idea of this chapter?

The author wrote “Two fearless individuals tried to uncover the puzzling nature of electricity.”.  What does “individuals” mean in this context?

The author wrote “Two fearless individuals tried to uncover the puzzling nature of electricity.”.  What does “uncover” mean in this context?

The author wrote “At the bottom, they attached a hemp cord and a silk ribbon.”.  What does “attached” mean in this context?

Sabiha used a different definition of “conducted”in this sentence “So, he conducted one of the most famous scientific experiments of all time.”.  What does “conducted” mean in this context?

Sabiha also wrote “The rope conducted enough electrical charge to give Franklin a small shock when he put his hand near the metal key.”.  What does “conducted” mean in this context?

Is this experiment completely safe?

Who helped Ben Franklin with this experiment?

Why was it important that the hemp rope got wet?

Why was the ribbon safe for Ben Franklin to hold?

What data did they observe?

Why was Ben Franklin shocked by the metal key?

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

Why was it important that the hemp rope got wet?

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Is this experiment completely safe?

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?

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