Classroom Tools Series:
Science Resources I
Here
is a list of links showcasing local and foreign inventions and
inventors from early 1300's to the present. Uncover the truth about
water-powered cars, fluorescent lamps, and kid inventors as young as
five.
I. Inventions and Inventors' Biographies
1. Local
Filipino Inventors This
site features the famous as well as controversial Filipino inventions
such as the karaoke, water-powered cars, moon buggy, videophone, mole
remover, patis, and a lot more. It also clears up the myth about
Agapito Flores and the fluorescent lamp.
- Filipino Inventors and Filipino Scientists
Get
to know the famous inventors who were behind the sensational yo-yo,
incubator, anti-cancer skin cream and again the controversy about
Agapito Flores and the fluorescent lamp.
- An Ode to Filipino Ingenuity
A
Filipino shares an email that he received about an OFW news entitled
"Pride in the Filipino - a post from Philippine update forum." He
expresses strong sentiments on why our country has not yet progressed
despite the different award-winning discoveries of the Filipinos.
- News: Filipino inventions can help save RP from oil price hikes
Ms.
Amy Oliveros writes an article on coco bio-diesel, natural gas, and
other Filipino inventions that can alleviate the burden of oil price
hikes.
- Why DOST did not recognize the Filipino inventor who invented the first
water powered car Read
the discussions, opinions and heated debates on the much talked about
water-powered car, whether it is real or just a hoax.
- Water-powered car offered to AFP
Federico Pascual writes his opinions on Daniel Dangel's invention and what happened when he offered his creation for AFP use.
2. Foreign
- Famous Inventions: A to Z
Everything you need to know about inventions, from adhesives to zipper.
- Famous Inventors and Inventions from around the World
Think
only adults can discover new things? Well, this site will definitely
change your mind since a 14 year old kid discovered the television!
Incredible? Find out more by checking out the site. Also featured are
African-American, Chinese and Irish inventions as well as the weirdest
inventions of all times.
- Zoom Inventors and Inventions
Check
out inventions from 1300's and earlier to the latest, from different
categories such as clothing, food and transportation, as well as
discoveries from the different countries.
- Invention Facts and Myths
Learn about invention facts and myths that are meant to amaze and amuse the readers.
- Eureka! Inventions
Find out how where Xerox machine was made, how Scotch tape got its name and what eleven year old Frank did to create popsicle.
II. Intellectual Property Rights and Other Information
- Making Money from Your Intellectual Creations
Grace
Q. Bangaoil writes an article on how one can protect his invention and
make money out of it. She cited examples of famous brands and the value
of owning a name. She also included the site on where to get a copy of
the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines.
- DOST Assistance to Inventors
Not
all may be aware of this but the government actually has several
programs to support our own inventors. These include loan assistance,
invention testing and analysis services, tax/duty exemptions, and even
travel grants to qualified inventors. Check out their site for the
contact details.
- Filipino Inventors
The
home of the Filipino Inventors Society, Inc., they have postings for
their radio broadcast/reportings. Although the site is still being
developed, they already have their contact details for those who would
like to inquire or join their organization.
