Marble (toy)

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/marble-toy

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 are marbles and why are they fun?Marbles are colorful glass spheres that kids roll, shoot, and collect for games and adventures. They are fun because they can be played with many different games and can be collected like treasures.
2. How were marbles made in the past and how are they made today?Ancient marbles were made from pebbles, clay, or seeds. Today they are made by melting glass and rolling it into spheres, sometimes adding threads for patterns.

Provenance: The history of ownership of a valued object or work of art.
Anthropological Study: The scientific study of human societies and cultures and their development.
Fine Motor Skills: The coordination of small muscles in the hands and fingers for precise movements.