Design and technology

Discover the history of inventions! Analyze their impact and ethics. Great for high school students.

Look at pictures A-H at the bottom of pages 70 71 on your student's book and discuss which objects you think are the mostand leastuseful, and why. Look at pictures A-H at the bottom of pages 70 71 and explain if you think that any of the inventions are morally wrong, and why or why not. Read texts 1-8 on page 71 and match them with objects A-H. Light bulb (1848) C Cat's eyes (1934) H Tin opener (1870) D Cloning (1996) G Toothbrush (1498) B Nuclear weapon (1945) F iPod (2001) E Compass (11th Century) A According to the texts, which invention(s) probably won’t exist in the future? According to the texts, which invention(s) caused worry or misunderstanding? According to the texts, which invention(s) caused happiness or excitement? According to the texts, which invention(s) hasn’t / haven’t changed much in a long time? According to the texts, which invention(s) originated in China? According to the texts, which invention(s) is / are simple? Complete the following table, which has been started with verbs from the text. Verb Noun (person) Noun (idea or object) invent inventor invention replace --- replacement revolutionize revolutionary revolution inspire --- inspiration clone --- clone adapt --- adaptation research researcher research test tester test observe observer observation develop developer development design designer design discover discoverer discovery Complete the sentences with the correct form (verb or noun) of the verbs below.adapt design develop discover inspire invent observe research - The discovery of penicillin was accidental.- Alfred Nobel was the inventor of dynamite.- The design of the iPod has changed since it was invented.- During an experiment, it’s important to write down your observations.- Living thing usually adaptto their environment.- A company’s RD department is for reserach and development.- Musicians and writers often get their inspiration from nature.