Sunday, January 27, 2008
The Age of Invention
For the last few days we have begun talking about the "age of invention". This was a time in American history when many of our most important inventions were created. We have spoken so far about Thomas Edison (the lightbulb, phonograph) and the Wright brothers (airplane). Tomorrow we will look at the accomplishments of Henry Ford and the automobile. I'd like you to think about our essential question and try to answer it. "How have these inventions helped America to grow?" Are their any other inventions that you believe are as important? Let me know your thoughts.
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ONe of the Inventions that i think helped American history grow, is the computer. I think the computer help american history grow because
1) It help americans message better using emails and other things like that.
2) If it wasnt for the computer we would not have been able to do this homework.
3) It gives else something to do and it can take the place of tv's phones radios ect. Websites like youtube and myspace give else something to do.
4) last but not least I think computers helped american History grow because..... I SAID SO. LOL.
I never really thought about the things that i use 2day!I mean DUH.. it was invented but i never thought about who invented it. All inventions (airplane, car, phonograph, etc) have helped America grow. From transformation to what we do daily. I never really thought bout it that way thx Mr.Corbett!!!
+ one invention that helped america grow is the comp without that we wnt have this blog or myspace or the most important wikipedia
i really never thought that inventions were so important and especially made the world grow.i have learened that inventions HELP ME IN EVERY BASES ...THE HOME WORK IN WHICH U HAD TO STAY WITH OUT ELECTRICTY AND THAT WAS BORING THOSE PEOPLE WERE BORAD.. I AM THANK FUL OF EVER INVENTION AND NEVER LOOKED IN THAT POINT OF VIEW EX:EDISON = THE LIGHT WHICH IS CALLED CON EDISION
WHICH HELPED THE WORLD IN GENERAL
I have to say, these are some excellent comments. I would agree that the computer is one of the greatest inventions...without it, how would I be able to check up on Ohio State sports scores? Ha! Great job guys. I'm glad this unit is helping you. It is importanat to be able to look around and understand how our nation has grown. Remember, someday people will be looking back at your past and examining how you too helped America to grow!
for this past weekend we been learning about old inventions. The one i like the most is one with the automoble cars made bt Henry Ford.But tehn again i like the
Thomas Edison, because if it wasnt for him i wouldnt be doing this write know, which is using the computer. Nobody would be using computers adn there would be no sound devices, this world wouldve been messed up.
Inventions are cool...Like with out inventions we would be completely boared and out of our mind...ummm..yeah so..i guess i did my homework...
I think inventions helped our commmunties because now the inventions that were made before are now improved and more advanced technalogies...and like you said when people look back at our history they would think we are quite intelligent...
Well Dominique I am sure that all of you will leave a great legacy for future generations. You are all very intelligent so I am positive that you will make great contributions in helping our country grow!
These comments are wonderful. Is it a characteristic of "Americans" that we love inventions? The latest this or that? When I was young (600 yrs. ago) personal computers didn't exist. Neither did blackberrys or a cell phone. The hot video game was "Pong."
Yet today, many of us wouldn't leave our house without some of these items. What does that say about us as Americans? And what price do we pay for these inventions. Are we truly brought closer together because of them? Good luck in your search for answers....
sorry anonymous was me frances lol no seriouslyyyyyyyyyy
I think the refrigerator is an excellent invention because it preserves food for long periods of time. People can store food which they could not do before the refrigerator. Which also helps the companies that produce meat, eggs, and milk. This also helps the supermarkets.
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