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1.What is your
artifact?
artifact?
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My artifact is a lava
lamp.
lamp.
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2.What is the purpose of your artifact?
The purpose of my artifact is like a lamp but kinda of a more creative and unique way to make it then just a normal lamp.
The purpose of my artifact is like a lamp but kinda of a more creative and unique way to make it then just a normal lamp.
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3. Who was the original inventor and when was your product invented?
The lava lamp was invented by a man named Edward Craven Walker. The lava lamp was invented in the late 1960's
4.How was it used when originally invented? how is it used today?
The lava lamp was originally more like a night light. The lava lamp is used today for i think mostly for peoples amusement.
5.What are some of the innovations that this product has undergone since its original invention
In 2009 they made lava lamps with different colors and styles to it.
6.Which of these areas of technology best classifies the artifact?
My artifact best classifies under production (which includes
manufacturing and construction)
7.How has this product impacted society in a positive way?
Lava lamps have always been a good way to make your child fall asleep while begin entertained.
8.How has this product impacted in a negative way?
Lava lamps have impacted on a negative way because a lot of lava lamps are very expensive to buy.
9.
Science: The scientist were apart of the lava lamp because they actually came up with the real idea of it.
Technology: The technology people actually got the lava lamp to turn on and work.
Engineering:The engineer built the shape and form of the lava lamp.
Math: The math people measured the shape of it and they determined the length and weight of the lava lamp.
10. If you had the ability to change this product in any way what would u change.
If i could be able to change the lava lamp I would make a normal lava lamp but I would also put in a built in radio so u can listen to music on it while your looking at the lava lamp.
Resources
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/ist/?next=/arts-culture/the-history-of-the-lava-lamp-21201966
http://frink.machighway.com/~edwardcr/fantastic/thelightsfantastic6.html
Conclusion
1.Why are most products innovated?
Most products are innovated because the inventors might think think that then can make something better to the invention that will make more people buy it.
2.choose one product that you would like to innovate. why did you choose this product? what changes? would you make to it?
If i could change something i would make a TV work without a remote and the TV will listen to your voice. So instead of getting new batteries for the remote you can just make the TV listen to your voice without needing a remote.