Transcript They changed the world

They changed the world
The invention of
dynamite,
penicillin or
the first plane
completely
changed
the world.
The people who invented
them had a great influence
on the shape of
today’s world.
Isaac Newton
1643 – 1727
Isaac Newton was an
English physicist,
mathematician,
inventor, etc.
He is considered
to be the most
influential scientist
in history.
Isaac Newton formulated
the theory of universal
gravitation and the
three laws of motion.
The Wright Brothers
The Wright
Brothers
designed and
constructed
the first
plane.
The first flight took place in 1903.
Alexander Fleming
1881-1955
Alexander Fleming
was a Scottish
pharmacologist
who discovered
penicillin.
Thanks to his
discovery we are
able to treat
infections and
kill bacteria now.
Alfred Nobel
1833 - 1896
Alfred Nobel was a Swedish
chemist.
He was the inventor of
dynamite.
After his death his fortune
was used to institute
the Nobel Prizes for
great inventions.
Nicolaus Copernicus
1473 - 1543
Copernicus was
a great astronomer.
He formulated
the theory of
the solar system.
Copernicus held that the Earth
is another planet revolving
around the sun.