Assignment: American inventors

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Assignment: American inventors

 

Our daily lives are full of inventions that have changed our lives. The car, the smartphone or even the letters that we write with are examples of such. But who invented these things, where & when did they invent them and what was it like before? And what inventions are made by American inventors?

Part I

 

Choose an American inventor + their invention you find especially interesting and find these things out.

 

• who is your inventor?

• what is he/she most famous famous for inventing?

• where & when did they invent it?

• what was it like before?

• why is it an interesting/important invention?

• did other people have the same idea before?

 

Prepare a presentation about your inventor individually, answer the questions and inform about the invention and the inventor. Include at least one image of the invention & the inventor.

 

Examples of American inventors who you could choose: Thomas Edison, Benjamin Franklin, The Wright Brothers.

 

Present the inventor to a group of your classmates.

Part II

 

What invention could you not live without? A magazine aimed at 12-16 year olds are looking for texts about your favourite inventions. Write a reply where you argue for why your chosen invention is the best and reflect on what your life would be like without it. 200-400 words maximum.

 

Can’t decide on an invention? Take a look at this list:

https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/g24668233/best-inventions/