Social 10-2

Inventions Project
Chapter 8

In class we have discussed the Industrial Revolution. You know how it started,
how it changed cities and how the workers were treated. Now you are going to
research a particular invention.

This is a 3 part process. You will research a technology from the time of the
industrial revolution, create a timeline of an invention of your choosing and
create a new technology that has not been invented yet.

Step 1: Research a Technology from the Industrial Revolution
1. See Mrs. Coffee for an invention. Write it here:______________________
2. In a Word Document answer the following questions on your invention.
a. Title this section of your Word Document with the name of your
invention
b. Find a picture that shows your invention
c. What did it do? (give details here)
d. How did it make life better? How did it improve life?
3. Print off this sheet and staple to the back of this assignment.

Step 2: Create a timeline of an invention
1. Pick an invention that you would like to research. You may choose from
the list below or something of your own choosing. You should research
this over a decent period (50-100 years) Write it
here:_____________________________________________
-fashion (pick one type of garment dress, pants, suits, hats etc)
-Agriculture (types of crops, types of fertilizer, and types of machinery)
-Medicine (pick a disease or illness and find out how the treatment of it
has changed)
-Popular entertainment (music, videos, computers, internet, gaming etc)
-Architecture of buildings
-Transportation (choose one form of transportation- boat, airplane, car
etc)

2. See Mrs. Coffee to tell her your choice before moving on.
3. Once you have been approved for your invention you must:
a. Find 10 pictures from various times in history telling how your
invention has changed
b. Under each picture you must
i. Describe what the picture is of
ii. State what it did. How was it different from before
iii. How did it make life simpler?
4. Attach timeline to this assignment


Step 3: Create your own invention
Typically inventions are used to make some part of your life easier. It is now
your task to create a new invention.
You are to create an advertisement for your invention either on paper or on the
computer that includes the following
a. The name of your invention
b. A brief explanation of what your invention does. What is its
purpose?
c. Why do we need this invention?
d. How much will it cost?
e. Where can it be purchased?
f. How many will be produced?
g. A picture of the item
Once completed, attach your advertisement to this assignment.


Marking Guide /70
Step Excellent Good Average Below
Average
Inadaquate
Step 1:
Researching
an
invention


/15
Research was
detailed. All
questions
were answered
with depth



13-15 marks
Research was
well done and
some
questions had
depth in their
answers.



11-13 marks
The
information
provided gave
just enough
information to
understand
their answer to
the questions

8-10 marks
Some
questions
were answered
however, some
were left
unanswered or
were
confusing


5-7 marks
The step was
not completed
or had very
little
completed.




Under 5 marks
Step 2:
Timeline


/30
The timeline
included all
information
required and
answers were
in depth


25-30 marks
The timeline
included most
of the
information
required and
there was
some depth to
the answers

20-25 marks
The timeline
had brief
explanations
and some care
was taken with
completion



15-20 marks
The timeline
seems
incomplete
lacking
information
and details




10-15 marks
The timeline is
not done or is
confusing to
the reader.




Under 10
marks
Step 3:
Your Own
Invention

/15
Invention is
creative,
captivating
and answers
all required
questions

13-15 marks
Invention has
some insight
and
information
answers most
questions

11-13 Marks
Invention was
created but
leaves
questions with
the reader


8-10 marks
Invention is
confusing or
incomplete.
Not enough
information
given

5-7 marks
Invention was
not handed in,
or has little
work
completed.


Under 5 marks
Use of
Class Time

/10
Student
worked
productively
and was able
to complete
the
assignment in
the time
allotted
8-10 marks
Student
worked well
most of the
time.
Assignment
was handed in
on time

6-8 marks
Student was
sometimes off
task. Student
did not use
time as well as
they could
have
5-7 marks
Student was
rarely on task.
Project was
not ready on
the due date

3-4 marks
Student did
not complete
project in the
allotted time
given in class


Under 3 marks