Jigsaw puzzle

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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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/jigsaw-puzzle

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. Who invented Jigsaw puzzle?Mid-18th century (circa 1760)
2. What is the originating location?London, England
3. What is the primary material evolution?Wood (early) to cardboard (mass production)
4. Where did jigsaw puzzles first come from?They started in London around 1760 when John Spilsbury made map puzzles to help people learn geography.
5. Why did people start making puzzles for fun?New tools and more money let people create puzzles with landscapes, art, and other pictures, not just maps, so everyone could enjoy them at home.

Pedagogical Instrument: A tool or method used for teaching and learning.
Cognitive Reserve: The brain's ability to withstand damage or disease while maintaining function.
Executive Functions: A set of mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control.