Technology and Inventions Timeline Classroom Posters

Using timelines in your classroom is a key requirement of the Australian HASS curriculum. By incorporating this Technology and Inventions Timeline into your classroom you will not only be meeting these history requirements but you will also have a great display in your classroom that can lead to further language-rich activities and investigations. The following technology inventions are included in the timeline: 3500 BC - wheel invented 105 - paper is first made 600 - windmills invented 700-900 - fireworks invented 1000 - eyeglasses invented 1450 - printing press invented 1470s - first parachute sketched 1590 - first microscope invented 1600 - first thermometer invented 1609 - telescope invented 1700s - piano invented 1783 - first hot air balloon invented 1800 - first battery invented 1814 - first practical steam train invented 1827 - first modern photograph taken 1830-1840s - development of telegraph 1860s - fire extinguishers invented 1868 - keyboard invented 1876 - telephone invented 1880 - lightbulbs invented 1885 - first gasoline-powered car invented 1886 - dishwasher invented 1890s - data projector invented and first movie theatre opened 1901 - first vacuum cleaner invented 1903 - first engine-powered airplane invented 1905 - chainsaw invented 1906 - air conditioner invented 1907 - washing machine invented 1920s - electric television invented 1928 - refrigerator invented 1930s - ballpoint pen invented 1930s - first solar powered house 1939 - helicopter invented 1949 - barcodes invented 1950s - microwave invented 1960s - computer mouse invented 1960s - CDs invented 1973 - cellphones invented 1976 - Apple 1 invented 1989 - World Wide Web invented 2001 - iPod invented 2004 - Facebook founded 2005 - Youtube founded 2007 - iPhone invented 2009 - Fitbit tracker released 2010 - iPad invented 2014 - Playstation 4 and Xbox One released 2015 - Apple Watch released 2016 - Pokemon Go released 2017 - Nintendo Switch released Take a look at some of the great feedback for this resource: "This is a great addition to my classroom timeline" "So excited to use these on my STEM wall!" "Students choose one invention and wrote about the positive and negative effects. They enjoyed the activity! Thank you!" "My students are really enjoying these!" "These were perfect for a timeline activity our class completed. Thanks!" "Thank you. Your resources are so clear and easy for students to understand." After a little more? Check out my Technology and Inventions Timeline Posters, Powerpoint, Worksheets and Activities Bundle. Here you will find great activities and worksheets to support the use of this timeline in your classroom. If you liked the look of these posters, you may also like these: — Celebrations Mega Bundle 1 - Chinese New Year, Diwali, Hanukkah — Australian History Timeline — History of Toys Timeline Posters FAQ How many posters are included? 43 posters featuring key milestones in the development of technology throughout the ages are included in this set. Each poster features the year date, a brief description of the technology development and a high resolution clip art. Can I share this resource with my teaching partner? No. This product is for personal use only. Multiple licences are available for use among more than one person. On what size paper is this resource best printed? This resource is designed to be printed on A4 sized paper. To fit other paper sizes, ensure you hit 'fit to page' before printing. Don't forget that leaving feedback earns you points toward FREE TPT purchases. I love that feedback!  If you want to connect with me further, check out Ridgy Didge on these social media platforms: - Facebook - Instagram - Pinterest Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you so much, Mel