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This week I learned about U.N.I.X., the Microprocessor, the Video Game Console, and VHS and VCR.  Also I will say whether or not I think learning to program will become more or less important for someone who wants to do well and earn a lot of money. U.N.I.X. stands for uniplexed information computing system, theContinue reading “Week 33 Invention“

This week I learned about the Polio Vaccine, the Intermodal Container, the Integrated Circuit, and Lasers.  I will describe each invention and explain how they impacted history.  I will also say what I think would be a good use for lasers. Polio is a crippling virus which can permanently paralyze or kill its victims.  ThousandsContinue reading “ Week 32 Inventions and an Extra Question“

This week I learned about the Electron Microscope, FM Radio, Nuclear Fission, and the Transistor. The Electron Microscope is a microscope that uses electrons to magnify the thing a person is looking at.  The Electron Microscope is a much stronger microscope than the optical microscope.  The Electron Microscope is very useful because one can lookContinue reading “Week 31 Inventions“

This week I learned about the Crystal Oscillator, George Washington Carver, the Yagi Uda Antenna, and Penicillin. The Crystal Oscillator is used to power small electronics such as radios and watches.  When a small voltage is applied to the Crystal it oscillates causing it to give off energy which then powers the object.  Thanks toContinue reading “Week 30 Inventions and Inventor“

This week I learned about the Safety Razor, Airplanes, the Vacuum Tube, and the Model-T.  I will describe these inventions and explain how they impacted history. The Safety Razor makes life easier because one can safely use it without severely cutting themselves.  The blade is changeable so one does not have to sharpen the blade. Continue reading “Week 29 Inventions“

This week I learned about the Diesel Engine, the Mousetrap, the Radio, and the Semi-Automatic Shotgun.  I will explain how each of these inventions impacted history. The Diesel Engine uses diesel oil to power it.  When the piston pumps it compacts the air, which heats it up, it then ignites the diesel oil forcing theContinue reading “Week 28 Inventions“

This week I am learning about Coca-Cola, the Induction Motor, the Ballpoint Pen, and the Zipper.  I will also summarize each invention and explain the impact each of the inventions have had on history. Coca-Cola is a soft drink made by combining carbonated water, sugar, and Coca-Cola syrup.  Coca-Cola has caffeine in it so itContinue reading “Week 27 Inventions“

I learned about the Telephone, the Carpet Sweeper, the Phonograph, and the Motion Picture this week.  I will explain how each of these inventions work and how they impacted history. The Telephone is a device that is used to communicate to other people far away.  The Telephone uses wires to send sound waves to otherContinue reading “Week 24 Invention“

This week I am learning about Riveted Blue Jeans, the Fire Sprinkler, the QWERTY Keyboard, and the Dental Drill.  I will summarize each of the inventions and also explain what my favorite invention is this week. The Riveted Blue Jeans are a type of sturdy pants made out of denim.  There is wire in theContinue reading “Week 23 Inventions“

This week I learned about the Clothes Hanger, the Rotary Can Opener, Mail Order Catalog, Earmuffs. The Clothes Hanger is a piece of wire that is bent in a triangular shape with a hook at the top so one can hang their clothing up in a closet.  Some Clothes Hangers have a cardboard tube atContinue reading “Week 22 Inventions“