In other words...
In other words...
In other words...
Inventions
100

many 100s of years

centuries

100

the start of

the advent of

100
(technology used for) various purposes

versatile

multipurpose

100

This was helpful with communication

The first basic model was invented in 1849 by Antonio Meucci

The model most known is the 1876 one invented by Alexander Graham Bell

telephone

200

an abstract idea

concept

200

sold to the public and the masses

commercialised

200

trying something with the knowledge that you might make mistake with it

trial and error

200

The first signal for this invention was sent in 1895 in Italy

This invention allowed people to receive and deliver messages transatlantically

Radio

300

accessible and portable; you can take it anywhere

in the palm of your hand

300

(important) inventions that changed our lives

innovations

300

someone who is good with technology; they understand how to fix equipment

technical know-how

300

This invention was patented in 1868 by Albert Kletzker

The first machines were able to insert and clinch in one step

Teachers all around the world were probably happy

Stapler

400

involving or causing a complete or dramatic change

revolutionary

400

this marks an important time in history

milestone in history

400

that very expensive; you save money

cost-effective

400

Around 1728, the German design was made of iron and had five plates

While Francois de Cuvillies invented the first enclosed one

Pizza! Pie! Yum!

Oven

500

dramatic; a big change

radical

500

someone who is good with technology

tech-savvy

techie

500

a piece of technology that has helped out a lot with life; a successful technological advancement

(technological) breakthrough

500

Invented around 1500 BC in ancient Egypt and then by the Romans in circa 100 AD

Arts and crafts people have smiles on their faces

Scissors