Creativity is 'thinking new things'; innovation is 'doing new things' and an invention is 'bringing ideas or objects together in a novel way to create something that did not exist before'. All it takes is a simple idea. Human beings are naturally very curious and creative, and this has led to many scientific and technological inventions. You must have heard about many famous inventions. Some of them are mentioned below. You may look for the names of more such Indian inventors and their inventions.
Students should research and list Indian inventors and their inventions.
Examples from the chapter include:
Sushruta (sixth century B.C.) - pioneer in surgery and medical science.
Dr. Janaki Ammal (Padma Shri) - contributions to cytogenetics.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (Bharat Ratna) - director of SLV-III project that launched satellite Rohini.
Dr. Narinder Singh Kapany (Padma Vibhushan) - Father of Fibre Optics.
Additional examples students might find: C.V. Raman (Raman Effect), Vikram Sarabhai (father of Indian space programme), Homi Bhabha (nuclear programme), and others.
Explanation
This extension activity encourages students to explore India's rich history of innovation and discovery. The chapter provides four examples of Indian inventors and their contributions. Students should research additional Indian scientists and inventors, understanding how creativity and curiosity lead to inventions that benefit society. This connects to Anand's inventive spirit in the story.
Solution Steps
Research and list Indian inventors and their inventions
Sushruta (sixth century B.C.) - pioneer in surgery and medical science
Dr. Janaki Ammal (Padma Shri) - contributions to cytogenetics
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (Bharat Ratna) - director of SLV-III project that launched satellite Rohini
Dr. Narinder Singh Kapany (Padma Vibhushan) - Father of Fibre Optics
Additional inventors to explore: C.V. Raman, Vikram Sarabhai, Homi Bhabha