Morning Cup of Joke
Join Jessie on an exploration of cups, engineering, and practical jokes
Project Details
- Grade Level K–2, 3–5
- Subject Engineering and Technology, Science, Visual Arts
- Topic Decorative Arts
- Resource Type Watch a Video
Assignment
Watch Morning Cup of Joke!
- List or sketch the different cups you see in the video.
- Which one is your favorite and why?
Glossary
Functional
Functional means something that is made or designed to serve a purpose. It’s like a toy that you can play with or a tool that helps you do things.
Insulated
Insulated means something is covered or protected with a special material to keep heat or cold from getting in or out. It’s like putting a cozy blanket around something to help it stay warm in the winter or cool in the summer.
Nobleman
A nobleman is someone who is a member of a special group in a country, often because of their family. They might have an important title like “duke,” “earl,” or “count.” Noble people usually have special responsibilities and are sometimes in charge of certain areas or help the king or queen. It’s a bit like being a part of a special club with important roles!
Prunt
A prunt is a small blob of glass fused to another piece of glass as a decoration or to help provide a firm grip to a glass cup.
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