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Inventions Research Worksheet

You have selected two or more Chinese inventions or machines to research. This research may be used to help you create a multimedia presentation. You will need the following information. You need to use a separate sheet for each invention.

Name of invention or machine:

 

 

Name of inventor (if any).

Approximate date of invention in China. (BC or AD?) Name of dynasty.

 

Approximate date of invention in Europe.

 

Dynasty symbol

Chinese character for this invention (if found).

 

Explain how this invention works. How is it constructed, from what?

 

What was used before this invention or machine? Describe any earlier attempt to create this invention. Background information!

 

 

 

 

Draw a picture of the invention or machine. Label any simple machine principles you see.