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Benjamin Franklin and other Inventions

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Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin was an inventor, scientist, printer, and many other things. Franklin was one of the first founders of America. Franklin ran away from his family home and then became a printer. Franklin came from a good family, but his brother did not like him and would be very mean to him. After awhile of being a printer he started his own printing business. Later he went back to visit his family. When he got back from visiting his family, he continued his studies.

The Lightning Rod

The lightning rod was a long rod that was resistant to lightning. Lightning rods were sometimes placed on buildings to protect them from getting struct by lightning. Lightning rods were a great protection system and were installed all around the world. Lightning rods are not used today because we have better protection systems and technologies. The lightning rod was invented in 1749 by Benjamin Franklin.

The Glass Harmonica

Glass Harmonica

The glass harmonica is a beautiful spinning instrument made out of glass. This invention was invented by Benjamin Franklin in 1761. It produced a beautiful sound and became very popular. The glass harmonica was so beautiful and popular that even movie theme used it. This instrument soon became common. The glass harmonica works by 37 different bowls threaded on a iron spindle. The glass harmonica is still around today, but is not very common.

The Swivel Chair

The swivel chair is a chair with a cushion and wheels. The swivel chair was invented 1776. The swivel chair later became a standard piece of office furniture. These chairs were also very helpful with back pain because the back of the chair is soft but with other chairs they are hard most of the time. The swivel chair became popular very fast because it was easy to move to around. The swivel chair is still used today and they are very common. They are used in many different places such as schools, offices, homes, and other places.

What I liked the most this week was learning about Benjamin Franklin. I liked how he ran away from his home and became very successful. I also, liked how he kept up with all the work that he had.

Helping Scientist

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This week I had to make observations on 20 different mammals. My job was to make observations that would help science in some way. For each animal I made observations such as where they can be found and personal details of the animal. I found this fun because I got to pick mammals to make observations on. I also liked that I get to try and help scientist.

What if I had Superpowers

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One day I was with my brother and it was a really windy day. We were walking until the wind pulled us of the ground and in to the air. When we tried to take control over our bodies the wind calmed down, my brother and I were still in the air. When we got down I told my brother we could fly. Just to see we tested it and we could fly. My brother and I went straight inside to tell my parents that we could fly. Then I asked them if we could fly some more outside and then they said yes and we can’t go far. Later in the day we went to bed and we woke up seeing we could not fly. I was still happy because I was happy I got to for one day.

Something that I Find Interesting

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Something I like to do is entertain. I like entertaining because I want to make people happy and excited for things. I also like entertainment because it isn’t a easy thing to do, for example stand up comedy. With entertainment you can also try to be a actor witch I find awesome. Also entertainment can be a simple thing like telling jokes to your family or doing tricks for your family.

The Parachute and other inventions

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The Parachute

A parachute is a device that slows down a vertical body from hitting the ground. Parachutes are used in many different applications. The parachute was invented by Leonardo da Vinci in one of his writings. The parachute was tested many times before everyone started using it. Without parachutes we would not have things like sky diving. Parachutes saved hundreds of lives. Parachutes saved lives and let us explore the universe.

Selective Breeding

Selective Breeding is when to parents with different characteristics make a different offspring. Selective breeding was helpful with crop production because it was harmful to pests. Selective breeding was very helpful and changed eating habits of people and helped with crop production and meat production. Without selective breeding we would not have the food ways we have today.

Electrolysis

Electrolysis breaks compounds in to elements. Before electrolysis we did not have all the periodic elements, but with electrolysis they found out all the elements. It is used in many different manufacturing processes. Rocket fuel is also produced by electrolysis. Electrolysis also helped put men on the moon because it could make rocket fuel. Electrolysis was very popular and very helpful.

Threshing Machine

The threshing machine is a farming tool that threshes grain. This was very helpful because it saved farmers lots of work. The threshing machine was also very helpful because they could have more crops faster and easier. The threshing machine could also takeout the seeds in the crop. Something cool about the threshing machine is they are still used today. The threshing machine made farming easier for farmers and increased the output of crops.

My favorite thing I learned about this week was the parachute. I liked how a simple thing we used today had a huge history behind it. I also like how it took many tries before we had the invention we have today.

My Book Review of Doctor Dolittle

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Doctor Dolittle is a story about a man who can talk to animals. This is a very funny and action filled book. Dolittle loved animals and had every pet you could think of. Dolittle also took care of sick animals from all around the world. In this story he also helps a little boy find his lost uncle in the sea. He was not married so he lived with his sister and his pets. Later though his sister left him and his animals. Doctor Dolittle is a great story for kids. It will make them sleepy and ready for bed.

Joseph Priestley and other Inventions

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Soda Waterw

Soda water is water infused with carbon dioxide invented in 1767. Soda water was accidentally invented. It was invented when Joseph Priestley decided to mix water and carbon dioxide and tried it. Later he gave it to his friends and they liked it, so he shared it with more of the world. Soon there were over 50 companys invented to produce soda water. Then people mixed quinine with soda water to cure malaria. Quinine is a medication used to treat malaria. If we did not have soda water we would not have Coca Cola, Pepsi or other sodas.

Joseph Priestley

Joseph Priestley was a natural philosopher, chemist and many other things. Priestley was very smart so he taught science. Priestley also discovered oxygen which led to modern chemistry. Priestley published over 150 works and one of them was a 700 page book on electricity. His book led to the radio and batteries. He was very successful and invented different things and had a really big impact on history. In 1804 Priestley died of a horrible seasick voyage of eight weeks.

Weighing Scale

The weighing scale is a device used to measure the weight or mass of something. Really big trucks with 18 wheels are mainly used to carry big and heavy loads. Most of the time there will be a way to go to a weighing station where they see if the truck weighs to much for road. The weighing scale is used for food, medicine and large trucks. The weighing scale also helps with preparing meals at home. It is used to see if you have to much or to little. Scales are used a lot in our daily lives and are very helpful.

The Boring Machine

The boring machine is a tunnel that makes holes in solid metal. The Boring machine made Watts’ steam engine possible. Experiments with the boring led to the battery. The boring machine became a useful tool and had a great impact on history. The boring machine was very helpful in the 1800s when they had to get through hard wall or rocks.

My favorite thing I learned about this week was soda water. I liked learning how it was accidentally invented and now it is a part of modern day life. Now we have machines where you can make soda water at home.

Going to the Outer Banks

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For the summer I went to the Outer Banks and I had so much fun. First, my family and I took a four hour drive to the beach house we were staying in. Next my family from New York arrived. Then we spent most of the day unpacking and deciding what to get for dinner. The next day my uncle made us all breakfast. When I was eating my breakfast I was also trying to get my little cousin to eat his meal as well. After breakfast we all got ready to go to the beach. A couple of days later we celebrated my little cousins 3rd birthday, for the rest of the day we watched movies and I played with my cousin. The next day we went go-carting, I had so much fun. When we finished go-carting we all went to a massive candy store. They also had ice cream. Those were some things i did when I went to the Outer Banks.

Richard Arkwright and other inventions and inventors

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Richard Arkwright

Richard Arkwright was a inventor. Arkwright invented something called the spinning frame. The spinning frame is a invention used to spin thread or yarn from fibers. This was amazing because it increased thread production. It also helped with wig production. The reason it did is because when people had certain illnesses their hair fell out, so then they could use a wig to cover up their heads and the spinning frame made it easier to make wigs. Soon he had factories with this invention. Then his factories spread through England.

The Spinning Jenny

The spinning jenny is a machine used to spin more than one spindle at a time and was invented by James Hargreaves. The spinning jenny is hand operated. Factories were built to house the spinning jenny and new machinery. Spinning inventions continued under men like Richard Arkwright. Artificial fiber production began in the 20th century. New inventions replaced old jobs and create news ones. The spinning jenny led to many inventions and was very helpful.

Lead Chamber Process

The lead chamber process was an industrial method used to produce sulfuric acid in large quantities and was invented by John Roebuck. After Roebuck invented the chamber it was always being improved by different people. Roebuck became rich off the lead chamber process because sulfuric acid was very important back then. Then he decided to invest in iron production with his wealth. Soon in 1773 John Roebuck went bankrupt. Roebuck never recovered from this and died in poverty.

James Watt

James Watt was a inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist born in 1736. In Watt’s family math and science ran in his family. Watt invented something called the Watt steam engine. Soon his engine led to the locomotive. The locomotive is a steam powered engine on rails. Then the locomotive led to cars. Which is how we have cars today. In 1819 Watt died of tuberculosis. Without James Watt we would not have the certain technology we have today.

What I found the most interesting this week was James Watt. I like him because without him we would not have cars or other inventions. I also like him because of how big of impact he had on modern day inventions.

My Best Friend

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My best friend is amazing. Since her and I are both home schooled we can hang out a lot. When we hang out at her house it is very fun because, her house is very big and it is great to play hide and seek. She also has a trampoline and her I are both gymnasts so it is amazing because we practice on the trampoline. Another thing she has is a big play room and lots of toys. My best friend is also very funny and nice. My best friend and I facetime as well on some days when we can’t see each other. My best friend is very nice and is the most amazing friend ever.