Inventions and Innovations

The Big Idea

Inventions and innovations help improve evolutionary process.

Technological Improvement

Most technological developments have been evolutionary.

invention-a new, useful processed tool or machine.

innovation-a new idea or process for a tool or machine

Documenting Inventions and Innovations

Patents are property rights granted for an invention by the goverment to the inventor. They are granted to the first person who documents the idea.

Case Study: Invention and Innovation

Steam engine was invented then innovated to create the first car, tricycle, and boat powered by steam.