Inventors and Inventions: Early Pioneers of Electricity:
The concept of "energy" was formally introduced by Thomas Young in 1800. Key figures
like Benjamin Franklin, William Gilbert, Alessandro Volta, Michael Faraday, and James
Clerk Maxwell made significant contributions to understanding and utilizing electricity, for
modern energy systems. Thomas Edison developed a practical system for generating and
distributing electricity for widespread use, including the incandescent light bulb. Nikola
Tesla also (tambien) played a vital role with his work on alternating current (AC) systems.
a) Vocabulary: find the Spanish definitions to the following English words:
for example: Also: tambien
English Words
also / LIGHT BULB / formally / ALTERNING CURRENT SYSTEM / significants/
DEVELOPED / Played A Vital Role / WIDESPREAD / incandescent light bulb /
Spanish Definition
EXTENDIDO/ Jugó un Papel Vital/ SISTEMA DE CORRIENTE ALTERNA/
significado/DESARROLLADO/ foco o bombilla incandescente/formalmente/ TAMBIEN
b) Answer:
Who introduced the concept of “energy”?
Who made significant contributions?
b) Activity: "Who Invented What and When?" – Electricity Edition
Objective:
Complete the missing information by reading the list of inventors and inventions
Inventor Invention / Discovery Year
and
c. 1600
magnetism.
Benjamin Franklin (kite experiment) ~1752
Alessandro Volta
Invented the electric motor and the first electric
generator
James Clerk 1861–
Maxwell 1862
Invented the incandescent light bulb and central power
plant
1887–
Nikola Tesla Developed alternating current (AC) systems
1888
James Clerk Maxwell (1861-1862):
Scottish physicist who developed a theory of electromagnetic fields, linking electricity, magnetism,
and light, according to the Tesla Memorial Society of New York.
Nikola Tesla (1856-1943):
Serbian-American inventor who developed alternating current (AC) systems, which are more
efficient for transmitting electricity over long distances.
Benjamin Franklin (mid-1700s):
American polymath known for his experiments with electricity, including the kite experiment
demonstrating lightning is a form of electricity.
Michael Faraday (1821):
British scientist who invented the electric motor and the first electric generator, devices that convert
electrical energy into mechanical energy and vice versa.
Alessandro Volta (late 1700s):
Italian physicist who invented the electric battery, a device that stores and releases electrical energy.
Thomas Edison (1879):
American inventor who developed the incandescent light bulb and the first central power plant,
bringing electricity to homes and businesses.
William Gilbert (c. 1600):
English scientist who conducted experiments on electricity and magnetism, laying the foundation for
future research.
c) From ACTIVE TO PASSIVE: Simple Past Passive or Simple Present Passive?
Deberás 1ro categorizar las oraciones activas en presente simple o pasado simple ACTIVA. Ahora si la oración activa esta en presente
simple deberás transformarla en PRESENTE SIMPLE PASSIVA.Y si la oración activa está en pasado simple deberás transformar esa
oración a PASADO SIMPLE PASSIVA. Recuerda leer la teoría y las fórmulas de presente pasiva y pasado simple pasiva.
Example:
A Scottish physicist develops a theory of electromagnetic fields. SIMPLE PRESENT ACTIVE
A theory of electromagnetic fields IS DEVELOPED by a Scottish physicist. SIMPLE PRESENT PASSIVE.
c)Activity
A British scientist invented the electric motor.
An English scientist conducted experiments on electricity and magnetism.
A Serbian-American inventor developed alternating current (AC) systems.
An Italian physicist invents the electric battery.
An American inventor develops the incandescent light bul.
An American inventor developed the incandescent light bulb.
d) Ahora encuentra tu un nuevo invento relacionado a la energía que no hayamos nombrado y crea un párrafo
como el del ejemplo.
Alessandro Volta (late 1700s):
Italian physicist who invented the electric battery, a device that stores and releases electrical energy
