Name one invention that has made daily life easier?
The Internet has revolutionized communication, allowing us to connect with people all over the world. We have access to more information than ever before, which helps us learn, work, and stay informed. We can shop, bank, and even find entertainment online, making life easier and more convenient.
The Internet: Changing How We Live
Invention: an idea, process or thing that is created, designed or discovered for a particular purpose. Impact: a profound or significant effect or influence. Daily Lives: the daily routine of a person or group of people, including work and leisure activities.
Concepts:
The first electric washing machine was invented in 1908 and it was the first machine to use an electric motor. The invention of the telephone in 1876 allowed people to communicate with each other in a quicker and easier way. The invention of the barcode in 1974 made it easier for people to scan items in stores and track inventories.
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What invention do you think has had the biggest impact on people's daily lives?
What advantages have people gained from this invention?
What technology or innovation do you think has had the greatest impact on people's daily lives and why do you think so?
How has this invention made your life easier?
How do you think our lives would be different without this invention?
Brain break: Draw a funny face made up entirely of triangles.
Question: What invention do you feel has had the greatest impact on people's daily lives? Clues: • Think about items that make life easier or more convenient. • Consider devices that help to communicate and connect people. • Imagine a product that has revolutionized the way people live, work and play. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Work in pairs and explain your solution through a drawing. B. Put yourselves in the shoes of someone else and use the clues to come up with your invention.
What is the name of the invention that allows people to communicate with each other over long distances?
- Radio
- Television
- Telephone
- Computer
Which invention is responsible for changing the way we access and store information?
- Automobile
- Internet
- Electricity
What invention has revolutionized transportation and made it much faster and easier to travel long distances?
What device do people use to print out documents, photographs, or images from a computer?
- Scanner
- Mouse
- Keyboard
- Printer
Which of these inventions has revolutionized the way we cook food?
- Dishwasher
- Microwave oven
- Refrigerator
- Blender
Work together in pairs: What invention do you think has had the greatest impact on people's lives in the last 100 years?