"An invention is ..."
With your partner, try to think what the
definition of an invention is. You may use
dictionaries on the net.
Write 1 definition here.
Dictionary.com
Oxford Dictionaries Online
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Definitions
"Invention is the creation of a new device,
process, or product“.
The Discovery School site
"an original device or process”.
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Top 10 Inventions
As a class, students will choose the ten most
important inventions of the 20th century.
Partners will research important facts about the
greatest invention that had an impact on people's
lives.
Top 10 Inventions
Which invention has really changed the way
people live?
Which ones would be the most difficult to live
without?
Which inventions have the greatest impact on
most people around the world?
Top 10 Inventions
Go to Linoit and add your choice to the list.
Make sure the invention was invented during the 1900s
– 2000.
Add the following details:
• the name of the invention
• a picture of the invention
• the name of the inventor
• the date or year it was invented
• one or two facts about how it was invented
• a description of what it does
Top 10 Inventions – Writing Task
Review the findings of the class. Which field do most of
them belong to (communication, medicine,
transportation, games, education, housewares)?
Explain why.
Think of an invention that will make life better / easier.
Describe your invention – give your invention a name,
what it looks like, how it works, who can use it, how it
will improve people's lives.
Write your essay in Word and send it to my E.mail.
Inventions in Our Daily Life
Homework Assignment:
Write your answers in Google Docs:
- Make a list of all the inventions you come across in
your own homes. List each invention by room, from
the toothpaste in their bathroom to the television set
in their living room.
Inventions in Our Daily Life
Create 5 groups:
living room, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and garage.
Each group will research as many inventions as they can
find within their assigned room. For each invention, they
should create an "invention card“.
Inventions in Our Daily Life
Presentation
Steps:
1. In PowerPoint create a picture of the room including
all the inventions you are going to write about.
2. Save it as JPEG file.
3. Go to ThingLink.
After signing up, create your image with the following
facts.
• Name of invention
• Name of inventor
• Year it was invented
• How does it help people?