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Questions and Answers
What materials can be used to build Emily's portable fridge?
What materials can be used to build Emily's portable fridge?
- Glass and metals only
- Plastic and paper
- Only brand new materials
- Old car parts and other objects from home (correct)
Emily's fridge requires electricity to function.
Emily's fridge requires electricity to function.
False (B)
In which country did Emily spend five months testing her fridge design?
In which country did Emily spend five months testing her fridge design?
Namibia
Emily invented a special water carrier that can carry up to ______ containers of water.
Emily invented a special water carrier that can carry up to ______ containers of water.
Match the following awards with the years Emily received them:
Match the following awards with the years Emily received them:
What was one of Emily Cummins' earliest inventions?
What was one of Emily Cummins' earliest inventions?
Emily decided to sell her fridge designs for profit.
Emily decided to sell her fridge designs for profit.
What innovation allows African women and children to carry more water?
What innovation allows African women and children to carry more water?
Emily spent five months testing her fridge design in ______.
Emily spent five months testing her fridge design in ______.
Which material did Emily NOT use for her water carrier?
Which material did Emily NOT use for her water carrier?
Match the following awards with their significance:
Match the following awards with their significance:
Emily's portable fridge uses electricity to function.
Emily's portable fridge uses electricity to function.
How many containers of water can Emily's carrier hold?
How many containers of water can Emily's carrier hold?
In which year did Emily win a 'Save-the-Planet' award?
In which year did Emily win a 'Save-the-Planet' award?
Study Notes
Early Life
- Emily Cummins began "inventing" at the age of four
- She used waste materials to create toys and objects
- She learned about different materials and tools as she grew older
Portable Fridge
- Emily designed a portable fridge to keep medicine and food cool without electricity
- This was inspired by a school project
- She designed it so that it could be built using materials that could be found in homes
- She tested the design in Namibia for five months
Water Carrier
- Emily designed a water carrier that can hold up to five containers
- It can also be used for carrying firewood and other heavy objects
- The wheel was constructed from tree branches, and old tires help to secure the containers
Awards
- Emily Cummins won "Woman of the Year" in 2009 CE
- She also won a "Save-the-Planet" award in 2008 CE
Emily Cummins's Inventions
- Emily Cummins began inventing at the age of four, using waste materials to create toys.
- As she grew older, she learned about different materials and tools.
- While working on a school project, she developed an idea for a portable fridge to keep medicines and food items clean, dry, and cool.
- Her fridge design was ideal for areas without electricity, as it is powered by readily available materials like old car parts.
- Emily spent five months in Namibia testing her fridge design and decided to make it freely available to people in Africa.
- To address the challenges of water transportation in Africa, Emily invented a water carrier that can hold up to five containers of water.
- Her water carrier was made using readily available materials like tree branches and old tires.
- It can also be used to transport firewood or other heavy objects.
- Emily has received numerous awards for her inventions, including Woman of the Year in 2009 CE and a "Save-the-Planet" award in 2008 CE.
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Description
Explore the brilliant inventions of Emily Cummins, who began her creative journey in childhood. Learn about her groundbreaking designs like a portable fridge and a multi-functional water carrier, both aimed at solving real-world challenges. Discover her accolades and how she has made a significant impact in the field of sustainable innovation.
