INVENTIONS

CAN YOU PUT THE IMAGES IN ORDER – WHICH WAS

INVENTED FIRST?

A: I think _______________ was invented before _____

B: I agree / maybe / hmmm, I’m not sure. I think….

 MEMORY GAME. FOR EXAMPLE:

THE BICYCLE WAS INVENTED BEFORE THE SAFETY PIN.

THE SAFETY PIN WAS INVENTED BEFORE THE TYPEWRITER.

THE TYPEWRITER WAS INVENTED BEFORE THE….

DO YOUR OWN PYRAMID WITH YOUR THREE
CHOICES AND REASONS TO SUPPORT YOUR IDEAS.

The most
important invention

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 It happened decades ago on Scotland. "Help me! Help
me! Somebody please help me!" came the scream from a
nearby bog. A poor Scottish farmer heard those cries and
ran into the dangerous area to aid. He found a boy sinking
in thick, black muck. It was nearly too late for the child to
POOR FARMER
be rescued, but the farmer, risking his own life, somehow
HELP ME! HELP ME!!!! saved the boy.

A knock was heard at the farmer's cottage the next

day. Opening the door, the peasant was greeted by a
wealthy gentleman. The poor man was confused why
someone of such obvious stature had come to call upon
him. His question would soon be answered.

"You saved my son yesterday and I am here to give

you a reward," spoke the fine gentleman. The farmer,
however, would not accept the money that was offered to
him.
THE NOBLEMAN - LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL
The rich gentleman, desperately wanting to bestow a gift
of gratitude said: "Since you helped my son, I will help
yours," ."If you allow me to take your child with me, I will
see that he receives the finest education available in all of
the country." The poor man smiled and accepted the offer.

The generous promise was kept, and the

Scotsman's son later graduated from St. Mary's Hospital
Medical School in London. Because of the educational
gift he had received from the wealthy gentleman, the poor
farmer's son, in turn, gave a gift to the world. he
discovered penicillin. His name was Sir Alexander
Fleming.

The nobleman's son's life would be threatened for a

second time. Now an adult, he lay dying of pneumonia.
Ironically, it was the poor farmer's son who saved him this
time when penicillin was prescribed. The nobleman, Lord
Randolph Churchill, had provided for the education of
Sir Alexander Fleming, and that education has saved the
life of his son, Sir Winston Churchill.