Inventions
Airplanes ] Lasers ] Toilets ] Roller Coasters ] Compass ] Fireworks ] Cash Registers ] Elevators ] Locks ] X-rays ] Bicycles ] Radio ] Piano ] Palm Pilot ] Video Games ]

Do you know what makes and elevator work? Or a compass? Many inventions are frequently asked on how, why, when and where inventions were developed. Hopefully, someday in the distant future, EVERY unknown questions will be answered. Until then, you can spend your time with Jeff and Michelle in the time machine, as they discover many wondrous inventions built.

Piano

Do you know how a piano works? Or how have you even wondered what Mozart and Beethoven used frequently to play their music? Here you can find out how the piano came to be and about Cristofori, the inventor of the fabulous piano.

Bicycles

Unlike cars, bicycles don’t harm our important environment. Instead of gasoline, bikes need a pair of strong feet to start going. Learn how bikes developed from not being able to be steered, to a $10,000.00 bicycle!

Elevators

An elevator has many amazing uses, one of which is VERY helpful to us. Saving us from walking up or down many stairs. There are many other important uses also. Learn how this machine is used in other ways, from taking people up or down tall buildings or taking them to space!

Cash Registers

Cash registers are very important in the money world…. Considering they’re the machines that keep track of our money accurately. In banks and grocery stores, and anywhere else that sells items, this machine is heavily depended on. It helps salespeople to not miscount our money. Find out how these money-keeping machines work and who is behind this wonderful invention.

Roller Coaster

Ever wonder what makes a roller coaster move? In this section of inventions you will learn about the roller coaster. Do you think you know everything about roller coasters? If so, read this section about the history, how it works, and it’s uses. You might learn something.

Radio

Ever wonder when you flick a switch of a radio, how radio sounds and music comes out? In this section of inventions, you’ll become a radio expert. With knowledge on how it works, it’s uses, and it’s history, you could write a great report on this subject. Also added in is How Stations are Named. So come and read about the wonders of a radio.

Airplane

In here, you will learn about who invented the airplane, it’s uses, and the parts. As you probably know that the Wright brothers invented the airplane, but we won’t just talk about that. We will talk about their childhood and the things they made. The airplane on the other hand, you’ll have to find out yourself.

Fireworks

This part in our website is quite interesting. We will talk about it how spread throughout the world and how it was originated. Also in here is about why it got banned from many states in the U.S.

Compass

Have you ever wondered about the different kinds of compasses or what they are used for? Well if you have, you’ve come to the right place. Here you will learn about 4 kinds of compasses and why they were made.

Locks

Here you will learn mostly about the developments of the lock. You will also learn about several different kinds of locks. Hopefully, we got all your answers to your questions.

Video Games

Do you ever wonder what makes up your favorite video games and systems? Well look no further our information on video games is all you will ever need.

Palm Pilot

Palm Pilots are one of the most useful things you can find. Our information on Palm Pilots will show you why and how they work.

Lasers

You can find out about who invented the laser, and how many people it took to invent it. You will also learn about the safety of lasers. I hope this will make you think twice about pointing a laser at someone else.

Toilets

In here you will probably be surprised to find out who really invented the famous toilet. The man that everyone believed had invented the toilet was really just a plumber that made 4 upgrades on it! Find out who REALLY invented it!

X-rays

Learn all about the dangers of the X-rays, and how to avoid them. You will also find out how and why it was invented. After this section you will understand the ways an X-ray works and why you should try not use them.

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Whatca' Makin': Inventions and Inventors from the Past Millenium and Beyond

Novi Meadows Elementary School 2001