Invention identification
When was the wheel invented?
It was invented five years ago
What is the difference between an invention and a discovery?
Invention: something new and created
Discovery: something existing that is found
Which invention came first, the electric light or the battery?
The electric light
Why might some inventions not be successful at first?
People might not understand their usefulness or be afraid of them
Who was Mary Anderson?
The person who invented the windshield wiper in 1903
Why did Mary Anderson invent the windshield wiper?
She saw the driver struggling to see in the snow
How many years ago was the wheel invented?
More than 5,000 years ago
Give an example of how an invention has a positive and negative impact.
Possible Answers: The car - provides transportation but contributes to pollution; Social media - connects people but can also spread misinformation
What is an invention that uses electricity?
Electric lights
There's debate about who flew first. Who are the two contenders mentioned?
The Wright Brothers and Alberto Santos-Dumont
When did Alberto Santos-Dumont make his public flight?
In 1906
How have inventions changed the way we live?
Possible answers: transportation, communication, entertainment