January: The Power of Ideas
The word of the day: groundbreaking (adjective)/ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪkɪŋ/
Meaning: very new, innovative.
Example: Tesla’s work with alternating current (AC) was groundbreaking because it finally allowed electricity to travel to houses very far away.
*Nikola Tesla lived during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a time of rapid industrialization and scientific progress. Born in what is now Croatia and later working in the United States, he lived between cultures and ideas. The growing need for electricity in cities and factories encouraged Tesla to develop efficient electrical systems. His inventions and ideas continue to shape our modern civilization, and his legacy serves as an inspiration for generations to come.
Your MINI-TASK:
Watch the video and answer the quiz questions.
Nikola Tesla: The Man Who Invented the Future
If the world had listened to Tesla’s ideas about clean energy in 1900, how different do you think our environment would be today?
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