Technology+and+change

=Throughline= ** Technology - ** Technology involves the purposeful application of knowledge, skills, equipment, materials, energy and data to create products that solve a problem or meet a need. Technological process enables us to investigate the world around us. = = =Resources= The Great Idea Finder

Inventions Webquest Webquest needs to be rejigged but could be done easily on wiki.

An Alien Spaceship from Planet Zap has landed on Earth and dropped a team of scientists onto the planet to investigate useful inventions to take home.
 * Problem**

Set out on your own and think about the things that have been invented by Earthlings in the last 2000 years. Which things would you like to have on your new Planet Zap? Choose 5 inventions that you think are important.
 * Task one**

Rejoin your team. You will now need to convince the other members of your team that your 5 chosen inventions are the most important to take back to Planet Zap. Mission control has informed you that only 3 inventions can be taken back to Planet Zap. You and your team must agree on the final selection of 3 inventions. How will you decide?
 * Task two**

When you return to Planet Zap you are full of good ideas and are keen to try an invention of your own. Firstly you will need to find out what it takes to become an inventor. Did you meet any inventors on Planet Earth? What makes a good inventor?
 * Task three**

Now you are ready to invent your own gadget. Do you need any more ideas?
 * Task four**