Window

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/window

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 amorphous structure?Glass's disordered molecular arrangement allows light to pass through without scattering
2. What is the energy efficiency technologies?Includes Low-E coatings, inert gas fills, and thermally broken frames
3. What do windows do for our homes?They let light in, let us see outside, and help keep the house comfortable.
4. How did windows change from old times to today?Early homes used simple openings covered with hides or wood. Later, glass was made by Romans, but it was expensive. In the Industrial Revolution, glass became cheap and bigger windows were made. Now windows are smart and help save energy.

Amorphous Solid: A solid material whose constituent atoms lack the long-range order characteristic of a crystal.
Low-Emissivity (Low-E) Coating: A microscopically thin, transparent coating that reflects infrared light, improving thermal performance.
Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV): Photovoltaic materials that are used to replace conventional building materials in parts of the building envelope such as the facade, roofing, or skylights.