This document discusses three problems and their simple solutions. It addresses liquid lenses that can be adjusted with eyeglasses, fuel briquettes invented by Amy Smith to reduce indoor cooking smoke, and temporary disaster shelters designed by Michael McDaniel to aid those affected by natural disasters. Each main idea is supported by details on the problem addressed and benefits of the proposed solution.
This document discusses three problems and their simple solutions. It addresses liquid lenses that can be adjusted with eyeglasses, fuel briquettes invented by Amy Smith to reduce indoor cooking smoke, and temporary disaster shelters designed by Michael McDaniel to aid those affected by natural disasters. Each main idea is supported by details on the problem addressed and benefits of the proposed solution.
This document discusses three problems and their simple solutions. It addresses liquid lenses that can be adjusted with eyeglasses, fuel briquettes invented by Amy Smith to reduce indoor cooking smoke, and temporary disaster shelters designed by Michael McDaniel to aid those affected by natural disasters. Each main idea is supported by details on the problem addressed and benefits of the proposed solution.
* Main idea 1: Liquid lenses. -> Supporting idea: - Physicist Joshua Silver has a solution: Adjust your own eyeglasses. - What materials are eyeglasses invented from and how tot use them? * Main idea 2: Fuel briquettes. -> Supporting idea: - The harmful effects of indoor cooking smoke on human health especially children and Amy Smith’s solution. - Smith’s invention and its benefits to farmers. * Main idea 3: Disaster shelters. -> Supporting idea: - Difficult life of many people after each natural disaster - The invention of temporary housing by graphic designer Michael McDaniel and its benefits to people after each natural disaster.