Would you feel excited about the

idea of working as an inventor?

Explain.

na holder promises to ward of browning, smelliness, and bruising. The Banana Protective De
any pests away. The patent for this device accuses traditional fy swatters of being cumber
Topic Boosters

Make a top-ten list of what you believe to be the

greatest inventions of all time and explain to
your partner why you have chosen those items.

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tinted green patches in the plastic that make it look like mold is growing on both sides. While most seem to be

re made from non-toxic food approved materials and start chewing. Not to mention that you will h

Match the given images with the corresponding descriptions and

discuss
with your partner a) what you think of these
inventions, b) which of these inventions you could (not) imagine
using and why, and c) what role inventions and technology play in
your life in general. Look up the bold printed words in a dictionary if
you dont know them.

Strange Inventions

"Necessity... the mother of invention." (Plato) 1.

Explain in what ways you agree/disagree with this
quote. 2. Discuss the relevance of this quote in
relation to the inventions presented above.

Explain in what points you believe "good"

inventions to be differing from "bad" ones.

Imagine with your partner a creative concept for an

invention and present your idea in class.

"Invention is the talent of youth, as judgment is of age."

(Jonathan Swift) To what extent do you agree/disagree with
this quote? Do you believe that fexibility in thought and
thus the act of inventing are limited to age? Explain.

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