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Vacuum Cleaner
The first vacuum cleaner was invented in 1901 by Hubert Booth. This was a significant technology because it enabled people to clean their house in a timely manner. -
Air Conditioner
The first air conditioner was invented in 1902 by Willis Carrier. This was a significant technology because it cooled down families in the summer months, and possibly helped people from getting heat stroke. -
Crayons
The first set of crayons were invented in 1903 by Edward Binney and Harold Smith. This was a significant technology because it enabled children to practice their fine motor and imagination skills. Crayons were beneficial for parents because it was an activity children could do by themselves. -
Tractor
The first tractor was invented in 1904 by Benjamin Holt. This was a significant technology because it helped farmers to not work themselves to the bone while tending their crops and it made planting a speedier process. -
Electric Washing Machine
The first electric washing machine was invented in 1908 by Alva J. Fisher. This was a significant technology because it enabled people to wash their clothes and bedding in a timely manner and it was probably more effective than washing by hand. -
Pyrex
The first Pyrex cookware was invented in 1915 by Eugene Sullivan and William Taylor. This was a significant technology because it enabled parents to cook larger meals for their families and it was able to put in the fridge for leftovers. -
Toaster
The first toaster was invented in 1919 by Charles Strite. This was a significant technology because it enabled parents to cook their children a quick breakfast or snack. -
Hearing Aides
The first hearing aides were invented in 1923 by Miller Reese Hutchinson. This was a significant technology because it helped the elderly hear better and therefore giving them a better quality of life. -
Television
The first television was invented in 1925 by Philo T. Farnsworth . This was a significant technology because it gave families a chance to spend time together, discuss new things and ideas and, eventually broadcasted important information. -
Microwave Ovens
The first microwave oven was invented in 1946 by Percy Spencer. This was a significant technology because it enabled parents to cook in a shorter amount of time so they could spend more time with their children or attend to other chores. -
Velcro
Velcro was invented in 1948 by George de Mestral. This was a significant technology because it enabled children to learn to fasten their own clothing. Velcro could also be used around the house, keeping items secured. -
Credit Cards
The first credit card was invented in 1950 by Ralph Swanson. This was a significant technology because it enabled families to buy more expensive items they needed and be able to pay it off over a period of time. -
Disposable Diapers
The first disposable diaper was invented in 1950 by Marion Donovan. This was a significant technology because parents no longer had to spend time washing diapers. They were able to spend more time with their children. -
Oral Birth Control
Oral birth control was invented in 1950. Margaret Singer raised $150,000.00 for the research project. This was a significant technology for so many reasons!! Women used birth control to ease their period symptoms and to regulate their cycle. It also prevented unwanted pregnancies. -
TV Dinners
The first TV dinner was invented in 1953 by Swanson. This was a significant technology because it enabled families to cook a full meal in an extremely short amount of time. This was great for families with two working parents. -
Seat Belts
Seat belts were introduced by Volvo in 1958. This was a significant technology because it kept the passengers safe in the car while traveling. -
Rear-facing Car Seat
The rear-facing car seat was invented in 1962 by Jean Ames. This was a significant technology because it was a safe way to travel with infants in the car. -
ATM
The first ATM was invented in 1967 by John Shepherd-Barron. This was a significant technology because it enabled people to receive money during all hours of the day, even after the banks were closed. -
GPS
GPS was invented in 1972 by Roger Easton. This was a significant technology because it enabled people to locate places they have never been to before. It's an amazing thing to have for a person who can not read a map. -
Mobile Phones
The first mobile phone was invented in 1973 by Martin Looper. This was a significant technology for many reasons! Parents were able to check up on their children while they were out. Emergency services could be contacted quicker after an accident. Mobile phones have evolved so much from when the were created. Some people no longer have a landline because they have a mobile phone. -
Post-It Notes
Post-It Notes were invented in 1974 by Arthur Fry. This was a significant technology because families were able to leave quick notes for each other and you could also label the leftovers in the fridge. -
Laptops
The first laptop was invented in 1981 by Adam Osborne. This was a significant technology because it enabled parents to work from home if their children were sick, and students were able to complete their homework anywhere -
Internet
The internet was created in 1989 by Tim Berner Lee.. This was a significant technology because it enabled people to stay connected to people all over the world. It helps kids with their homework and parents with tasks such as online banking and bill pay. -
Bluetooth
Bluetooth was created in 1994 by a group of engineers who worked at Ericcson.. This was a significant technology because it can helped families connect all of their devices. -
YouTube
YouTube was invented in 2005 by Chad Hurley, Steven Chen and Jawed Karim. This was a significant technology because it enabled people to look up many different kinds of videos, for example, how to videos, music videos and different types of podcasts.
