Inventors
Who invented the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
False
Radio messages are sent across the ocean.
2
Why was Thomas Edison one of the most successful inventors of all time?
Worked hard
thought of new ideas
invented light bulb
had 1000 patents for his ideas (more than any other person)
How does the telephone affect people's lives?
Can communicate
Can call 911
Who invented the first real car?
Karl Benz
Light Bulbs were invented by accident.
False
Improvement are made to the light bulb.
1
Name something positive that happened because of the invention of the automobile.
People had more freedom.
They could choose where they lived and worked.
How does the Internet affect people's lives?
Can work from home
Can instantly communicate with people in other countries
Who invented the automobile assembly line?
Henry Ford
Safety Glass was invented by accident.
True
An all-electric TV system is invented.
4
Name one negative thing that the invention of the automobile had on people's lives.
Traffic
Noise Pollution
Air Pollution
How does the radio affect people's lives?
Listen to music
Listen to news
Dance
Who invented the first modern computer?
Howard Aiken
ScotchGard was invented by accident.
True
Safety glass is used in car windshields.
3
Who createe the first working laser in 1960?
Theodore Maiman
What did Guglielmo Marconi build to help improve communication?
a wireless telegraph that sends electrical signals and messages long distances
Who invented the World Wide Web?
Tim Berners-Lee
Modern Computers were invented by accident.
False
Name one invention and tell why it is so important.
Various answers
What are two ways that lasers are used today?
1) Doctors can use lasers to cut tissue, destroy tumors, and improve eyesight.
2) Scientists can use lasers to predict earthquakes.
How does creating inventions make life easier?
Various answers