Central Idea: New Lightbulb Discovered

Try It Part 2

We have determined the central idea of the second section of the article. Now complete the following drag-and-drop activity to identify key details that help to convey this central idea, or complete the alternative multiple choice activity. (This alternate activity is provided for students using keyboard only or screen readers.)

Choose the key details from the article that support the central idea.

Central Idea
The Nobel award winners kept trying for many years until they succeeded at creating blue LEDs.

Drag each of the details into the key details boxes.

Now that you have had some practice with central idea, review this skill on the next page.

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