Useful links and resources for Unit 3

Section 2. Progress and development — Где найти дополнительную информацию об истории техники и изобретений? Кто изобрел шариковую ручку, мороженицу, тостер? Как были изобретены электрическая лампочка, копировальный аппарат, подгузники, аэрозольный баллончик, мобильный телефон, фотоаппарат Поляроид, телевизор, целлофан, акваланг, микроволновая печь, самолет? В каких областях знаний человек использует компьютер? Где найти аргументы «за» и «против» использования компьютера?
Как меняется планета Земля вследствие воздействия на неё человека? В чем сущность теории Вернадского? За какие достижения вручается Kyoto Prize?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_technology - encyclopaedia entry about the history of technology
http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/Ti..._Technology.htm - invention and technology timelines tell the history of famous 16th 17th 18th 19th and 20th century events
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/ballpen.htm - fascinating facts about the invention of the ballpoint pen
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballpoint_pen - encyclopaedia entry about the ballpoint pen
http://www.ehow.com/about_5117355_early-ic...m-machines.html – information about early ice cream machines
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_cream_maker - encyclopaedia entry about the ice cream maker
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/toaster.htm - interesting facts about the invention of the toaster
http://www.wisedude.com/inventions_discoveries/toaster.htm - answers to questions on the history and working of toasters and toaster ovens
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/lightbulb.htm – history of invention of light bulb
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors...lightbulb.shtml – some more information about the invention of the light bulb
http://www.thehistoryof.net/the-history-of...light-bulb.html – the history of the light bulb
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photocopier - encyclopaedia entry about the photocopier
http://www.essortment.com/articles/invente...hine_102493.htm – information about the inventors of the copy machine
http://inventors.about.com/od/dstartinventions/a/Diapers.htm – a short article about the inventor of disposable diapers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diaper - encyclopaedia entry about the diaper and its history
http://inventors.about.com/od/astartinventions/a/aerosol.htm – the history of aerosol spray cans
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerosol_spray - encyclopaedia entry about aerosol spray, its history and technology
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_phone - encyclopaedia entry about the mobile phone
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/mobilephone.htm – a brief history of the invention of the mobile phone
http://web.mit.edu/invent/iow/land.html – brief information about the invention and the inventor of the Polaroid camera
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventio...nstantphoto.htm - fascinating facts about the invention of instant photography
http://www.inventionreaction.com/famous-in.../Television-Set – a short article on the invention of the TV set
http://www.physlink.com/Education/AskExperts/ae408.cfm – here you can find an answer to the question on who is the inventor of television
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/cellophane.htm – interesting information about the invention of cellophane
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cellophane - encyclopaedia entry about cellophane and history of its invention
http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/mecha...cles/43151.aspx – brief information about the inventor and the invention of aqualung
http://inventors.about.com/od/cstartinventors/a/Scuba.htm – the history of scuba diving
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microwave_oven - an illustrated encyclopaedia entry about the microwave oven
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/microwave.htm - – a chronological history of the microwave oven
http://socyberty.com/history/the-invention-of-the-airplane/ - brief history of the invention of the airplane
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/airplane.htm - fascinating facts about the invention of the airplane in 1903
http://invention.psychology.msstate.edu/ - a virtual museum covering the invention of the airplane
http://computerandthesociety.blogspot.com/...ent-fields.html — a short article about the fields in which people use computers
http://www.yomag.net/1249-computers-pro-&-cons/ - some pros and cons of computers
http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/2-27-2004-51038.asp – the pros and cons of computers and video games
http://www.indianchild.com/computers_blessing_or_curse.htm – information about the advantages and disadvantages of using computers for Indian children
http://www.bukisa.com/articles/98986_advan...es-of-computers – a short article about the advantages and disadvantages of computers for young people
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/eye/impact.html – a webpage dedicated to human impacts on the Earth and the environment such as pollution, dams, deforestation, desertification, and overpopulation
http://socyberty.com/issues/human-impact-on-earth/ - an article on who is the most destructive creature on this planet, how serious global warming is etc
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/envi...icle3292050.ece – interesting information about human impact on the world
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0JQ...87/ai_30411507/ - the facts about the state of the Earth, why human impact on the Earth becomes ever greater
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Vernadsky - encyclopaedia entry about Vladimir Vernadsky and his theory
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyoto_Prize - encyclopaedia entry about the Kyoto Prize
http://www.inamori-f.or.jp/e_kp_out_out.html – information about the Kyoto Prize, its categories and fields

Section 3. Man-made wonders of the world? - Где получить дополнительную информацию о Stonehenge, Панамском канале, Транссибирской магистрали, Hoover Dam, English Channel Tunnel?
http://www.stonehenge.co.uk/ - a guide to Stonehenge
http://www.qsl.net/w5www/stonehenge.html –information about the mysteries of Stonehenge
http://www.bugbog.com/travel-videos/englan...enge-video.html - an informative video on Stonehenge's construction, with links to a map, and Stonehenge pictures
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama_Canal - illustrated article about the Panama Canal including the layout, locks, history, tolls and related links
http://www.canalmuseum.com/ - the history of the Panama canal, photos, prints, stories, documents and books
http://www.pancanal.com/eng/index.html – the official site of the Panama Canal
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Siberian_Railway - encyclopaedia entry about the Trans-Siberian Railway
http://www.trans-siberia.com/ - all you need to know about the Trans-Siberian Railway and the countries it passes through
http://www.waytorussia.net/TransSiberian/ - a comprehensive guide to the Trans-Siberian railway: trains, timetable, route, photos, advice
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoover_Dam - encyclopaedia entry about Hoover Dam, provides a range of data on the history and construction of the dam
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/hoover/ - a chronology of the Hoover Dam, a searchable database of the people and events that led to the dam's creation and a teacher's guide with maps
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Channel_Tunnel - encyclopaedia entry about the Channel Tunnel
http://www.theotherside.co.uk/tm-heritage/...ound/tunnel.htm - the history and background of the Channel Tunnel
http://www.seat61.com/London-Paris-train.htm - information about travelling from London to Paris by Eurostar train: timetable, fares, what you see there, how to check in, carriage classes etc.

Section 4. Robots of the future - Когда были созданы первые роботы? Где сейчас используют роботов? Какова роль роботов в будущем? Как подростки представляют будущее своей страны, планеты? Что изучает наука футурология? Каковы прогнозы писателей, ученых-футурологов о будущем? Как можно представить себе дом будущего? Как он будет выглядеть? Какими современными техническими приспособлениями он будет наполнен? Где посмотреть видео на тему «Дом будущего»?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot - encyclopaedia entry about robots
http://inventors.about.com/od/historyrobot...y_of_Robots.htm — the history of robots
http://www.bsu.edu/web/MAWILLIAMS/history.html - history of robotics - the fun and interesting sides, a little history, some interesting uses, the impact of robots and some future ideas
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/history-of-robots.html — a brief history of the invention of robots
http://prime.jsc.nasa.gov/ROV/types.html — types of robots, where they are used
http://www.jimpinto.com/writings/robots.html — what fields of modern life robots are used in, what their role in the future will be
http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Robots_U...e_In_Japan.html — an article about how robots are used to keep children safe in Japan
http://www.funadvice.com/q/future_please_h...ts_for_homework — some ideas of American schoolchildren about what the world will be like in 30 years
http://www.funadvice.com/q/teenagers_12_18 — American teenagers tell what they think about the future
http://www.gsn.org/programs/dreams/lessonplan.html — this activity challenges students to think and imagine their country's past and future
http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/Features/Lis...turePredictions — top 10 predictions for the future according to the World Future Society
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futurology - encyclopaedia entry about futurology
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/3556368...nd-reality.html – predictions for the future by A.Clarke
http://spaceflightnow.com/news/n0205/19spacewx/ - scientists predict solar storms that will affect all technology on the Earth
http://www.zuzu.org/pre.html - children’s predictions for the future
http://www.longbets.org/ - predictions online
http://www.hinduonnet.com/folio/fo0001/00010640.htm - 21 predictions for the 21st century
http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2007/11..._the_future.htm - a look at what scientists are working on today to bring into your homes tomorrow.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8046659.stm — a video about Microsoft's «future home» - how the company plans to incorporate technology into more areas of life
http://i.abcnews.com/WN/SmartHome/story?id...9570&page=1 - what our future lifestyle look like