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Anders Celsius and other Inventions

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The Flying Shuttle

The flying shuttle was a machine that represented an important step in automatic weaving. The flying shuttle became important to the industrial Revelation. The flying shuttle was invented in 1733 by John Kay. The flying shuttle also automated steam driven looms. A loom is a device used to weave thread into cloth. John Kay after he invented the invention he soon thought to fix it and make it better. So he spent 30 years fixing his invention.

The Marine Chronometer

The marine chronometer is a timekeeping device that is very precise and accurate. The marine chronometer made sailing easier. It was invented in 1735 by John Harrison. Without this invention we would not have the British Empire. Sea trade improved and promoted economic expansion. In the late 1700s John Arnold built an improved model. Later the marine chronometer became important to sailing later on.

Anders Celsius

Anders Celsius was a astronomer and physicist born in 1701. His grandfather was a famous scientist. He invented a temperature scale that became the worlds standard in the 1950s. Celsius came from a family of scientist. He also taught at the university of Uppsala. He traveled to different countries and meant other scientist. He was a great inventor and helped with other inventions and inventors.

The Leyden Jar

The leyden jar is a type of jar that stores electric charge. Before generators they would use a leyden jar to power things. Most inventions have one inventor but the leyden jar has two. It led to other inventions as well such as batteries and generators. Soon batteries were invented and come in many different applications. They are now critical to cars and other tools. We use batteries when ever we are on our phones, tablets, computers and many other devices. Without the leyden jar we would not have modern day technology.

The most interesting I learned about this week was the leyden jar. I like the leyden jar because I liked how just a jar led to many great inventions such as batteries. Without leyden jar we would not have the technology that we have today.

Foxes

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Foxes are interesting animals. Foxes have whiskers on their face and legs to help them navigate. A group of foxes is either called a skulk or a leash. Foxes can live up to 2-5 years. Foxes are not dangerous to humans, only if they are rabid. Some types of foxes are the fennec fox, the gray fox, the red fox, the arctic fox and many others. Foxes are not very good pets they can bite when they are stressed. Foxes will eat rodents, such as hamsters, possums and many other things.

How to Take Care of a Dog

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Dogs need lots of care. The first thing you will need for your dog is food and water. Next you need to teach your dog how to use the bathroom outside. Then give them some toys and nice bed. You can teach your dogs tricks as well, you can do this by telling them to do the trick and if they do it they get a treat. If you live in the city make sure to take your dog outside for walks, if you have a nice yard you can let them outside to play. Those are the things you will need to take care of a dog.

1 Inventor 3 Inventions

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The Coke-Fired Blast Furnace

The coke-fired blast furnace is a furnace that uses coke to power it. Coke is a type of coal. This invention was great at smelting iron. Before the coke-fired blast furnace we had wooden railway tracks and by this being great at smelting iron now we have iron railway tracks. The inventor of this furnace is Abraham Darby. The iron was also used to build the first arch bridge. The coke-fired blast furnace made many things possible.

The Newcomen Steam Engine

The Newcomen steam engine is a engine that pumps water using vacuum. It transformed mining in England and Europe. The reason it did is because it could suck water out of the mines. It was also used to power other tools and machinery. The Newcomen steam engine helped mining all over the world and now we have strong materials. The Newcomen steam engine also led to other great inventions.

Thomas Newcomen

Thomas Newcomen was a British engineer and preacher, best known for the Newcomen steam engine. His inventions were as inpactful as a brand new invention. His work also supported his preaching. He had also discovered many different things. His engine was the first practical fuel burning engine. Newcomen was very smart as well. By the 1600s, there were 600 engines installed.

The Octant

The octant measures distances between celestial objects. It could also measure the sun and moon. This really helped sailors, because it was used for navigation and sailors did not have all he tech we have today. The octant was great in sailing and many other things. Many astronomers would use them to see the stars and the moon. The octant also helped lead to many other inventions.

My favorite thing that I learned about was he coke- fired blast furnace. I like this invention because of just using a different type of fuel made such a big difference. I also like because it led to great things.

1 Inventor 3 Inventions part 3

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The Piano

The piano is a stringed instrument that uses keys to trigger a hammer inside. The piano was invented in the 1700. The piano was expensive so only high-class people could by them. In the 1800s, middle class people began being able to buy the piano. By then the piano was very popular, it was in schools and in many family’s homes. The piano was a way people bonded. It led to the electronic keyboard. Soon the piano lost its popularity in the 1900s.

The Thermometer

A thermometer is a device that measures temperature. Thermometers are also used in cooking and weather. Thermometer are used in medicine to save lives and devise cures. They are used in nuclear power plants to prevent meltdowns. Thermometers took a big place in history and are used in many different things. Firefighters have detectors that detect heat and thermometers are in those as well. Thermometers have helped us so much and are still used so much today.

The Seismometer

The seismometer is a device that measures earthquakes. This device saved so many lives. This device helped us because it could warn people that were in the area. When volcanoes erupt they can cause a earthquake. So when a volcano is going to erupt people can evacuate the area. The seismometer could also predict a volcano eruption. They helped saved lives by providing early warnings. The seismometer uses a scale to measure the temperature of something.

Gottfried Leibniz

Gottfried Leibniz was a German mathematician, philosopher, physicist and statesman born in 1646. Leibniz was very smart and he started college at 15. He also invented the mechanical calculator. The mechanical is a digital calculator that does math. His legacy is preserved in calculus and calculators. He was very interested in calculus and studied a lot about it and was extremely good at math. Later in 1716 he died of a ilness and complications.

The thing I found most interesting this week was the piano. I like the piano because it is a every day object to many people, but it had a long history. I also like the piano because it can bring family’s together and anyone can learn to play it.

My Favorite Season

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My favorite season is summer. I like summer because I can hang out with my best friend. Since we are both home schooled we can hang out all the time. I live in a apartment with a pool and basketball court so we can have some fun a hot summer day. I don’t have school in summer and nether does my friend. My friend has a big house and we also play at their house because it is a really big.

Animal Tracks

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Animal tracks are important when tracking an animal down. When you find animal tracks you have to be careful not to get the tracks mixed up with other tracks. You also want to see how many toes they have . This helps a lot on identifying the track. Now you see if one foot was in front of the other to see if they were running, walking or, hoping. You also can see how big the track is to see if it was a big animal or small animal.

Isaac Newton and other Inventors

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Isaac Newton

Isaac Newton was a English mathematician, physicist, astronomer and theologan man . He was born in 1642 on Christmas. He made machines that vindicated the heliocentric model of the universe. The heliocentric model is when the earth and the other plants revolve around the sun. Newton also invented the first reflection telescope. A reflection telescope is a telescope that uses a single or combination of curved mirrors that reflects light and form on image. He made scientific discoveries that changed science forever.

Anton von Leeuwenheok

Anton von Leeuwenheok was a businessman and scientist. He is best known for the discoveries of the microscope. He started selling microscopes, but he made his own microscopes. He also discovered bacteria. Knowledge of bacteria helps improve crop production. The reason it is import because we know that certain bacteria can kill crops. Leeuwenheok was a great inventor and is still remembered today. He died from a rare disease at 90 in 1723.

Calculus

Calculus is a particular method of angles. Calculus also explains music and motion. Calculus is used in calculators and computers. Calculus is not hard to learn it is pretty simply. The beginning of calculus extends back into ancient history. Calculus is taught in many different schools and is used in many different jobs. A Italian physicist was the one who adopted calculus.

Christian Huygens

Christian Huygens was a astronomer, mathematician and physicist. He was also a really good inventor. He had a scientific education and worked hard. He is best known for the theory of light and he discovered the pendulum clock. He also discovered the true shape of Saturn’s rings. Huygens was from Paris. Huygens reputation is still founded upon us today.

The thing I found most fascinating was Isaac Newton. I liked Newton because he made many machines and discovered many things. His machines also helped put men on the moon.

Bull Frogs

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Bull frogs are amphibians. Unlike reptiles they have smooth skin. Bull frogs will eat spiders, rodents, snakes and other things. Some times they will each other. Bull frogs are not very dangerous. They have toxin skin, but it is not dangerous to humans it is just protect them from other animals. Bull frogs can live up to 7-9 years which is pretty long.

Tiger and Fire Salamanders

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Salamanders are amphibians. Salamanders have the power to regenerate lost lims. Fire salamanders are common in Europe. They can live over 50 years! Fire salamanders can be pets, but you have to handle them the right way. Make sure you check if that is legal in your state . Tiger salamanders are skilled hunters, they we eat about anything. Tiger salamanders live like moles, they live under ground. Tiger salamanders make great pets, but make sure that they aren’t a legal in your state because these are an endangered species.