An Inventor (cas 2)
“ I never did anything by accident, nor did any of my inventions came by accident; they came by work.”
Thomas A. Edison
Before we start our lesson, I have a few questions for you:
1. What is science? (Please, don't give me the definition by book, what does science mean to you, what does it represent?)
2. What are the most important inventions in human history? Why?
Now open your books on page 46, and let's read the text.
Here are some of the word that maybe are not so known to you.
curiosity
Origin
Definitions
(obsolete) Careful, delicate construction; fine workmanship, the delicacy of building.
Inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask to learn about things by asking questions, investigating, or exploring.
A unique or extraordinary object which arouses interest.
[noun] Careful, delicate construction; fine workmanship, the delicacy of building
prominent
Origin
Definitions
Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant.
Likely to attract attention from its size or position; conspicuous.
Eminent; distinguished above others.
[adjective] Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant.
In your books, on page 47, do the exercise Vocabulary 1 and 2.