WebQuest created by Miss J. Beck
The Impact of Science & Technology
This WebQuest will focus on the impact that science and technology has had on civilizations throughout history.
Inventions, Innovation, and Discovery!
We see inventions everywhere in our lives. Everything we use today was invented or discovered at some time in the past: even the computer you are using right now, and the type of shoes you are wearing!
Some inventions are famous and legendary, while some are more obscure and forgotten.
We have been studying the Industrial Revolution in class, and have already looked at some of the important inventions during this time period. You are going to take a closer look at the inventions, innovations, and discoveries from 1750-1900 that had HUGE impacts on society at that time, and have continued to impact our world and views throughout history and up to the present day.
We see inventions everywhere in our lives. Everything we use today was invented or discovered at some time in the past: even the computer you are using right now, and the type of shoes you are wearing!
Some inventions are famous and legendary, while some are more obscure and forgotten.
We have been studying the Industrial Revolution in class, and have already looked at some of the important inventions during this time period. You are going to take a closer look at the inventions, innovations, and discoveries from 1750-1900 that had HUGE impacts on society at that time, and have continued to impact our world and views throughout history and up to the present day.
First, let's look at some definitions:
- Invention: something that was created/designed that did not exist before.
- Innovation: something already established (invented) that was changed, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or products.
- Discovery: Something that was found/noticed/learned/exposed/revealed that was previously unknown.
Watch this video about some common things that were invented... by accident!!!
INTRODUCTION ACTIVITY
Popular Mechanics had a panel of experts identify the Top 50 Inventions of the Past 50 Years.
Your Task:
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Your Task:
- Download this document (or use hard copy of it)
- Visit the website and read through some of the inventions.
- List the 3 inventions that you think are most important (there is no right answer here- it is your opinion)
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- Place a star next to the one that you would least like to live without
- Explain why you would least like to live without it (Think about how that invention has changed or impacted society since it was invented).