Inventions of the Western Expansionism

Social Studies Research Project:

Introduction

• Mrs. Toombs - Explanation• Show Wild Wild West video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rez_p9-AhVs

Gadgets from Film• What Did You See?

– Helio plane

– Railroad train

– Automotive ejection arms

– Robots

– Dryland farming of corn

– List 3 GADGETS or Inventions

Inventions of the Western Expansionism

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Check-off Sheet for Research

1. Pick Out Your Invention2. Select your Research sheet and follow the instructions

for accessing the information needed in your research.

3. Find information on the following:a. Year invented or year it became popularb. Name of inventor

• Dates of birth and death• Type of profession at the time of invention• Famous quote (find this after you write your

essay)c. Purpose of inventiond. 2 or 3 facts on how the invention affected the

way of life for the residents of the Western Expansionism

e. Did this invention survive history?• Why is this invention still in existence? • How is this invention used today? Did it

change from the past?• Can it be viewed as eco-friendly today? How?• Was it eco-friendly in the 19th Century? How is

this so?f. Did this invention die away with the

passage of time?• Why did it not survive?• Was it eco-friendly? In what way?• What do we use today in the place of this

invention or practice?

Check-off Sheet for Research

New and ImprovedHair Brush

Sabrina CarnesiToombs Core 3

September 22, 2010

Final Product – Page 1

Final Project - Page 2 & 3

FACT SHEET

How the invention works Synthetic fibers instead of

boar’s hair Spacing between bristles for

easy cleaning Slots at base of brush and

removable handle

Importance to the public• Slots at base allows space to

catch impurities when brushing hair

• Easier to clean • Quicker to dry allows for more

frequent cleaning• Less expensive to purchase• Invention can be used for

diverse hair grades

"The object of the invention is to provide a new and improved hair brush which is simple and durable in construction, very effective when in use, and arranged to permit of conveniently cleaning the brush whenever desired.“

Lyda D.NewmanBirth and Death Unknown

Final Project - Page 4

WORKS CITEDNewman, Lyda. United States Patent Office.

Inventors, 11 15 1898. Web. 21 Sep

2010.<http://0.tqn.com/d/inventors/1/0/d/1/1/newmantext.jpg

"African American Women Inventors of the Early 20th-Century." Inventor of the Week Archive. Lemelson MIT Program, n.d. Web. 21 Sep 2010.

<http://web.mit.edu/invent/iow/AAweek3.html>.

Any Questions?

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