Math, Science, and Technology Online Dictionary

Airplane- Orville and Wilbur Wright, were two American brothers, investors, and aviation pioneers who credited with inventing and building the world's first successful airplane. The Wright brothers' airplane was the first machine that allowed people to fly. Many of us have traveled by airplane to places that would have taken much longer by any other means of trasportation. An airplane by definition is an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets. This was a great invention to travel far distances.

Benjamin Franklin- Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706 he was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, musician, investor and etc. Benjamin invented many things using science, but one thing he is known for is proving lightning is a source of electricity. On a stormy night he raised his kite with a key tied near his hand. He could feel the electric shock go through his body. Ben had finally proven and understood lightning/electricity. Many people were excited, and he was supported all around the world. This made the people have a different perspective of electricity.

Cotton Gin- Eli Whitney was an American inventor best known for inventing the cotton gin. This was one of the key inventions of the Industrial Revolution and shaped the economy of the world. The machine separated cotton fibers from the seeds. Before, this work was done by hand. When done by hand it was a time cussoming job. This was a great technology that made it easier to pick the seeds and produce goods faster.

Driver less Cars- In February 2013 Nevada, Florida, and California all passed laws allowing self-driving cars on their roads. Internet giant Google has been extensively testing its autonomous car and has driven more than 300,00 miles without incident. To accomplish this goal there is an intense amount of  science, math, and technology. There are many benefits in having a driver less car; Reduction in the need for traffic police and vehicle insurance, fewer traffic collisions, and higher speed limit for autonomous cars.

Edwin Hubble-In the late 1920s our understanding of the universe changed dramatically following the finding by this scientist that what people thought were nebulous clouds were actually entire galaxies. He also figured out that a galaxy increases with its distance from the earth, implying the universe is expanding. He used a mix of math and science to figure this out.

Felix Baumgartner- After years of false starts and delays, Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner broke the 50-year-old skydiving record when he jumped from a capsule more than 24 miles above Earth's surface. In doing so he became the first human to break the sound barrier outside of an aircraft and proved the effectiveness of the full-body pressure suit, which could one day help astronauts survive if they have to abort a mission. He used science, math and technology to complete this goal.

Galileo- Galileo was born on February 15, 1564, in Pisa Italy. He was a mathematics professor who made pioneering observations of nature and physics. He constructed a telescope and supported the Copernican theory, which supports a sun-centered solar system. He was considered  "The Father of Modern Science". He loved science and learning about space.

GMO- A Genetically Modified Organism is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. Using Science, math, and technology. Organisms that have been genetically modified include micro-organisms such as bacteria and yeast, insects, plants, fish and mammals. Most of the things we see and eat are GMO's. They use these GMO's to inject animals to enhance production or food quality traits {faster growing fish, pigs that digest food more efficiently}. Also to enrich or enhance the animals interactions with humans.

Hot-Air Ballon- Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Etienne Montgolfier were the inventors of the hot air ballon. Their balloon carried a sheep, rooster, and duck for eight minutes. In 1782 they discovered that heated air, when collected inside a large lightweight paper or fabric bag, caused the bag to rise into the air. They filled their ballon with heated air by burning straw and wool under the opening at the bottom of the bag. The balloon floated for about 8 minutes and landed safely about 2 miles from the launch site. The two brothers were honoured by the French Academie des Sciences. They published books on aeronautics and continued their scientific careers. 

James Watt-  James Watt was a Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer who's improvements to the Newcomen steam engine were fundamental to the changes brought by the  Industrial Revolution in both his native Great Britain and the rest of the world. The Watt steam engine was the first type of steam engine. Watt was given a model Newcomen engine to repair. He realised that it was hopelessly inefficient and began to work to improve the design. Soon he created the steam engine. This lead to the steam engine boat, and steam engine train, etc.

Leonardo da Vinci- Leonardo da Vinci was a inventor he created many different kinds of technology using science. Some invention he created was the parachute, ornithopter, machine gun, diving suit, and submarine. It was a man-made machine that can travel completely under water. These was a use of science and technology that changed the shape of the world.

Model T Automobile- Henry Ford was an American industrialist, the founder of the Ford Motor Company, and sponsor of the development of the assembly line technique of mass production. The Model T automobile revolutionized transportation and American industry. It made transportation easier and faster. Ford's was the first motor vehicle produced in large amounts, on an assembly line. This was a great invention using science, math, and technology.

 Motion-Picture Camera- Thomas Edison was an American inventor and businessman. He developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, and the motion picture camera. The first motion picture was of an Edison employee pretending to sneeze. It was a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement. it was one of the coolest technology formed.





Numeral System- The Numeral System is is a writing system for expressing numbers, that is, a 

mathematical notation for representing numbers of a given set, using digits or other symbols. 2,000 years ago Romans developed a system of counting that is very much like the decimal system of counting that we use today. This counting method involved using math.

Printing Press- Johannes Gutenberg was a German blacksmith, goldsmith, printer, and publisher who introduced printing to Europe. His invention of mechanical movable type printing started the printing revolution and is widely regarded as the most important event of the modern period. This simple machine made book available to the public. This method of printing can be credited not only for a revolution in the production of books, but also for fostering rapid development in the sciences, arts and religion through the transmission of texts. 

Sewing Machine- Elias Howe was an American inventor and sewing machine pioneer. Howe's machine put out 250 stiches a minute. Before that, stitching was done by hand, and took much longer. Howe finally established his patent rights in 1854, and his invention revolutionized the garment industry. It made it easier and faster to produce goods.

Space race- The space race was a competition between two nations the Soviet Union and the United    States for supremacy in space exploration. They used a variety of science, math and technology to make there trip up into outer space. This lead to Neil Armstrong, one of the first two men to land on the Moon, and the first to walk on it, in 1969. And the worlds first artificial satellite, launched in 1957.

Telephone- Alexander Graham Bell was an eminent scientist, inventor, engineer and innovator who is credited with inventing the first practical telephone. In 1876, at the age of 29, Alexander Graham Bell invented his telephone. It would let people talk at a distance for the first time. 

Tractor- Benjamin Holt was an american inventor who patented and manufactured the first practical crawler-type tread tractor. The continuous-type track is used for heavy agricultural and engineering vehicles to spread the weight over a large area to prevent the vehicle from sinking into soft ground. This made it an easier way to garden and travel.









Windshield Wipers- Mary Anderson was an American realestate developer, rancher, viticulturist and inventor of the windshield wiper blade. Anderson patented a rubber blade that would clear windshields in rainy or snowy weather. This was very important because other wise no one would be able to see outside the windows. This was a great invention.

Holocaust

      1.

How did anti-Semitism outside of Germany contribute to the problems of Jews in Germany?

- Anti-Semitism outside of Germany kept the Jews from being able to escape the Nazis and kept the Jews from being believed as well.

2.Why do you think the German people went along with the Nazi policy of persecution of Jews?

- I believe German people went along with the Nazi policy of persecution of Jews because it says," Many Germans, along with other Europeans, had targeted Jews as the cause of their failures. Some Germans even blamed Jews for their country's defeat in World War 1 and for its economic problems after the war".

3.

"Never shall I forget that night, the first night in camp, which has turned my life into one long night, seven times cursed and seven times sealed. Never shall I forget that smoke. Never shall I forget the little faces of the children, whose bodies I saw turned into wreaths of smoke beneath a silent blue sky.

Never shall I forget those flames which consumed my faith forever.

Never shall I forget that nocturnal silence which deprived me, for all eternity, of the desire to live. Never shall I forget those moments which murdered my God and my soul and turned my dreams to dust. Never shall I forget these things, even if I am condemned to live as long as God Himself. Never."  Elie Wiesel, quoted in Night.

            

***Explain this quote.***

- What the quote is saying is that it was the persons first night in a concentration camp. It was the longest night in his life. He will never forget the little children faces as they burned under the blue sky, It was just a horrible place. He claims that his faith is destroyed, yet at the same time says that he will never forget these things even if he lives as long as God himself. His dreams are crushed forever.

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Modern World History Textbook

Japan's Pacific Campaign

1. Explain how Japanese expansionism led to war with the Allies in Asia.

- After a string of victories, the Japanese seemed unbeatable. The allies-mainly Americans and Austria-were anxious to strike back in the Pacific. In April 1942, 16 bombers under the command of Lieutenant Colonel James H. Doolittle bombed Tokyo and several other Japanese cities. The bombs did little damage. The raid, however, made an important psychological point to both Americans and Japanese: Japan was vulnerable to attack.

    2.  What were the potential advantages and disadvantages to the "island-hop" plan?

- The advantages of "island-hoping" will be that it will take a short amount of time to conquer the islands. He wanted to "island-hop" past Japanese strongholds. He would seize islands that were not well defended but were closer to Japan. The disadvantage was the marines had little trouble seizing Guadalcanal's airfield. But the battle for control of the island turned into a savage struggle as both sides poured in fresh troops.



    3. Why do you think the Japanese changed their approach from trying to win the support of the colonial peoples to acting as conquerors?

-Japanese changed their approach because they just assumed it would be a more effective to use force. But sadly, the force was actually mass genocide and brutal behavior.




Sources: Modern World History Textbook

Hitler's Lightening War Focus Questions (16.1)

1. What major events led to WWII?

- The invasion of Poland was the direct event that caused Britain and France to declare war on Germany. After being excluded from the conference, Stalin was not eager to join the west. Germany and the Soviet Union agreed to divide Poland between them. The Treaty of Vessailles did not solve anything. The loss of all that land to other countries made Hitler's agression justified. Also the League of Nations failed to keep the peace. It was weak from the beginningg and it failed to prevent Hitler breaking The Treaty of Versailles.




    2.  Was Germany justified in attacking cargo ships? Explain

- I believe that Germany was not justified In attacking cargo ships. It says, "Under the Lend-Lease Act, passed in March 1941, the president could lend or lease arms and other supplies to any other country vital to the United States". So they did not have a right to attack cargo ships because they did not know if they had supplies to the United States.




  3.What factors do you think a country's leaders consider when declaring whether to surrender or fight?

- The factors a country's leader consider when declaring whether to surrender or to fight is many options. One is if they have enough resources to continue in the war? If there loosing to many soldiers? If the country has a strong economy and can hander the expensive costs of war. How will surrendering effect the relationship between his country and the other? There are many wonders going in a Leaders head.



Sources: Modern World History Textbook