Cup

High school (ages 12+)
Everyday Life

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/cup

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the industrial revolution impact?Enabled mass production of cups, making them more widely accessible and affordable
2. What is the contemporary design drivers?Sustainability, reusability, and waste reduction are key factors influencing modern cup design
3. Where did cups first come from?The earliest cups were natural things like holes in rocks, big leaves, or hollowed‑out gourds. Later people made cups from pottery, glass, metal, and wood.
4. How did cups help keep people healthy?Cups give each person a clean place to drink, which stops germs from spreading and helps people stay healthy.

Paleolithic Period: The earliest period of human history, characterized by the development of stone tools.
Ceramic: A hard, brittle material made by firing clay at high temperatures, used for pottery and tableware.
Sustainability: Meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, often relating to environmental impact.