Literature Unit Vocabulary

7 cards·by ThomasK

At what age is a child's brain 95% developed?

age 6

What is the brain like after age 6?

It is like a tree that has grown tall, but now all the branches and leaves fill in.

When was the Dust Bowl?

1930's

What caused the Dust Bowl?

Farmers over-ploughed, there was a drought, because of this the wind came and blew up all the dust creating huge storms.

Between what two ages is "adolescence"?

14-17

What does the term "adolescent identity" mean?

Who you are becoming between the ages of 14 and 17.

What is an "immigrant"?

Someone who migrates from another country.