Fascinating Fact:
The microwave oven, invented in the mid 20th century, made it possible to heat food very quickly using microwave energy.
In KS2 History, you learn how inventions since 1930, such as televisions, computers, and mobile phones, have changed how people travel, work, cook, and share information around the world.
Key Terms
- Invention: A new idea, tool, or machine that someone creates to solve a problem or make life easier.
- Technology: Machines, tools, and systems that use science and engineering to help people do tasks.
- Innovation: Improving an existing invention or way of doing something so that it works better or more efficiently.
Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)
What are some important inventions since 1930?
Important inventions since 1930 include jet engines, television, computers, the internet, mobile phones, and microwave ovens. Each one has changed how people travel, learn, and communicate.
Why do we study modern inventions in KS2 History?
We study modern inventions in KS2 History to see how new ideas have changed everyday life, to place them on a timeline, and to understand how quickly the world has developed.
Who invents new technology today?
New technology is invented by scientists, engineers, designers, and programmers. They often work in teams for universities, companies, or research centres to turn ideas into real products.
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