Unit 7: Technology Matters! Theme 14: Making Life Easier

manufacture- to make something, usually in a factory Factories manufacture many products that we use to make life easier.

patent- a legal paper that gives a person or company the right to make, use, or sell a new invention Charles Darrow received a patent to produce the game, Monopoly, in

brand- the name a company uses for a particular product Many well known brands are featured in ads around the world.

invention- something new that a person makes or thinks of Some inventions are used to help make life easier.

risk- to take the chance that could lead to harm or loss Walking on a high wire without a safety net is a risk.

ease- having no trouble doing something Dropping beans in a jar can be done with ease.

astonish- to amaze or greatly surprise He was astonished at the sight of the winning raffle number.

simplify- to make something easier to do or understand Cartoons are a way to simplify a message.

device- something made for a particular purpose A pencil sharpener is a device that sharpens pencils quickly.

amazing- something that causes great surprise or wonderment The artwork on the sidewalk was amazing to many bystanders.