Unit 3 Inventors and inventions

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A discovery is A discovery merely makes known something that already exist in nature, such as the discovery on the New Continent by Columbia. An invention is something that is created by human being, such as the light bulb.

The suitable order: Finding a problem Doing research Thinking of a creative solution Testing the solution Deciding on the invention Applying for a patent

Reading The problem of the snakes

Para Stages in the inventing process Example in this story 1 2 Find a problem The snakes must be removed but not harmed Do research Look for methods of removal; the habits of snakes The stages in making an invention.

3 4,5,6 7,8 Test the solution several times Try three times to make it work efficiently Apply for a patent This means the solution is recognized Think of a creative solution Identify three possible approaches: choose one

Skim the whole passage and get the main idea. The text narrates _____________________ and presents _____________________ and apply for __________. the problem of the snakes the procedures of catching them a patent

Para1-3 1.Why did the writer feel proud when her mother asked her to get rid of the snakes? 2.What did the writer prepare before she could think of a possible approach? Because it was a chance for the writer to distinguish herself by inventing something that would catch snakes but not herm them. She did some research on the habits of snakes.

3. (Discussion): The writer found out three possible approaches, but why did she decide to use the last one?

Para4-6: What was the writer’s three attempts to catch the snakes? Why did the first two attempts fail? The first attempt: The writer placed the frozen bowl over the snakes’ habitat for two hours. Two hours was too short to make the snakes sleepy. She needed to spend more time cooling the snakes.

The second attempt: The writer placed the frozen bowl over the snakes’ habitat in the evening for a whole night. Once the snakes were picked up, they were woken and tried to bite her. The third attempt: The writer placed the frozen bowl over the snakes’ habitat in the evening and carry a net to collect the snakes without harming them the next morning.

Para7-8: 1. Is it easy to apply for a patent? The criteria are so strict that it is difficult for new ideas to be accepted unless they are truly novel. 2. Decide whether each of them can get patents or not? Give your reasons.

Discuss with your partner what the advantages might be of getting a patent? You are able to prove that you were the first person to make the invention. You are recognized as a real inventor. You can make money if you sell your invention to others. Discussion

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