1. Scientific discoveries can be accidental, for example the discovery of penicillin. 2. Invention is the creation of a machine, device, process or way of doing things to solve a problem, for example the invention of the World Wide Web. 3. Discoveries and inventions have an impact on society.
Questions and Exercises K C
Key Concepts 1.
2. ‘Necessity is the mother of all invention.’ Discuss this statement.
Based on your knowledge or research, outline any discovery or invention that came about by accident.
3. Think about two discoveries or inventions that you cannot imagine living without. Outline your reasons for placing such value on them.
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Identify one invention or discovery that has had a positive effect on society and one that has had a negative effect on society. Research how this discovery or invention came about.
