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Technology Worksheet

Invention Topics

Technology & Digital Innovations

Science, Medicine & Engineering

Consumer Products, Gaming, and Everyday Innovations

  1. iPhone (2007) – Revolutionized smartphones despite early failures.

  2. Amazon Kindle (2007) – Made e-books mainstream after early struggles.

  3. Android OS (2008) – Initially unpopular, now the most-used OS.

  4. Smartwatches (2010) – Mocked at first, but now widely adopted.

  5. Virtual Reality (VR) (2010) – Early failures before modern breakthroughs.

  6. AirPods (2016) – Initially ridiculed but became a huge success.

  7. Netflix Streaming (2007) – Almost failed before dominating entertainment.

  8. YouTube (2005) – Started as a dating site before becoming a video giant.

  9. Google Search (1998) – Rejected by investors before dominating the internet.

  10. Facebook (2004) – Struggled beyond Harvard but grew into a global giant.

  11. Twitter/X (2006) – Initially struggled to attract users.

  12. TikTok (2016) – Dismissed as a kids’ app before exploding in popularity.

  13. Zoom (2011) – Failed against Skype before becoming essential.

  14. Google Glass (2013) – Public failure but now thrives in industry.

  15. Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency (2009) – Early skepticism before global adoption.

  16. Chatbots & AI (like ChatGPT) (2016) – Early versions failed, now industry leaders.

  17. Google Assistant (2016) – Late start but now rivals Siri and Alexa.

  18. AI-Generated Art (2015) – Initially low-quality, now used professionally.

  19. Chromebooks (2011) – Considered weak computers but now dominate schools.

  20. Movie Streaming Services (2010) – Studios initially resisted before switching.

  1. Tesla Electric Cars (2003) – Early failures before mass adoption.

  2. Self-Driving Cars (2012) – Crashes and skepticism, but still advancing.

  3. Foldable Phones (2019) – Screen issues almost killed the idea.

  4. mRNA Vaccines (2020) – Decades of failure before the COVID breakthrough.

  5. CRISPR Gene Editing (2012) – Initially controversial but now revolutionary.

  6. 3D-Printed Organs (2010) – Failed early tests but now progressing.

  7. Artificial Heart (2001) – Many failures before the first successful implant.

  8. DNA Ancestry Testing (2000s) – Early inaccuracy before companies like 23andMe.

  9. Bionic Limbs (1990s-Present) – Once robotic, now responding to brain signals.

  10. Wearable Health Trackers (2010) – Seen as useless at first, now widely used.

  11. Brain-Computer Interfaces (2002) – Initially unreliable, now enabling communication.

  12. Cancer Immunotherapy (1990s) – Dismissed at first but now a major treatment.

  13. Lab-Grown Meat (2013) – Early skepticism, now entering markets.

  14. SpaceX Reusable Rockets (2002) – Almost bankrupted Elon Musk before success.

  15. Hyperloop (2013) – Still in development, but promising.

  16. Electric Bikes (2000s) – Initially expensive, now widely used.

  17. Autonomous Drones (2010) – First failed attempts led to modern drone usage.

  18. Maglev Trains (1980s-Failed, 2020s-Successful) – High costs delayed global adoption.

  19. Tesla Solar Roofs (2016) – Expensive at first, but improving.

  20. Smart Fridges (2000s) – Early failures, now integrated into smart homes.

  1. Nintendo Wii (2006) – Motion gaming was doubted but became a hit.

  2. Sony PlayStation VR (2016) – VR was a joke until PlayStation improved it.

  3. Fortnite (2017) – Almost shut down before its Battle Royale mode took off.

  4. Minecraft (2009) – Originally dismissed as ugly, now the best-selling game.

  5. Twitch Streaming (2011) – Thought to be niche, now central to gaming.

  6. E-Sports (1990s-Failed, 2010s-Successful) – Ignored at first, now a billion-dollar industry.

  7. Augmented Reality Games (like Pokémon GO) (2016) – AR gaming proved itself.

  8. Game Pass & Cloud Gaming (2017) – Initially doubted, now changing gaming.

  9. Artificial Intelligence in Video Games (2000s) – Early AI was clunky, now realistic.

  10. Hydro Flask (2009) – Reusable bottles were not trendy at first.

  11. Impossible & Beyond Meat (2011) – Rejected at first, now mainstream.

  12. Hoverboards (2015-Failed, 2018-Successful) – Early models caught fire.

  13. Electric Scooters (2017) – Initially banned, now widely used.

  14. Fidget Spinners (1993-Failed, 2017-Trend) – Made in the 90s but ignored.

  15. Reusable Shopping Bags (1990s-Failed, 2010s-Successful) – Now essential.

  16. Smart Glasses (2020) – Meta and Apple refining them for future use.

  17. Dyson Vacuum Cleaners (1983-Failed, 1993-Successful) – 5,127 prototypes before success.

  18. Nintendo Switch (2017) – Initially doubted, but became a major hit.

  19. Wearable Tech Fashion (like Smart Rings & AR Glasses) (2015-Present) – Struggled initially but gaining traction.

  20. Wireless Charging (2009-Present) – Slow adoption at first but now common.

Instructions.

  1. Be assigned to one of the Topics Below by Mr. Kendell.

  2. Use the Technology Worksheet to help you create a google slide presentation.

  3. Have no more than 10 slides. Needs pictures and possible video of Invention.

  4. Be prepared to present in front of class.

Grading Rubric

0- Nothing to turn in

1- Minimal information. Does not have critical information about invention, from invention worksheet. Presentation needs more information.

2- Has good information about their invention, the work sheet information is hard to follow or not organized. Presentation is good, but not organized.

3- Has all of the questions answered from the worksheet nicely organized into a presentation. Easy to understand. Presentation correctly portrays informatoin found ina organized manner.

4- Has many interesting facts and takeaways that are present. presentation is organized and created well with pictures, videos, and transitions.