Make a Technology Timeline

  • Air Conditioning

    Air Conditioning

    In 1902 Willis Carrier invented the air conditioner to cool down homes on hot, summer days.
  • Pop-up toaster

    Pop-up toaster

    In 1919 Charles Strite invented the pop-up toaster to improve cooking around the world.
  • The frozen meal

    The frozen meal

    In 1923 Clarence Birdseye invented frozen food so that people can have a nice hot meal in seconds.
  • Road Reflectors

    Road Reflectors

    In 1934 Percy Shaw invented the road reflector to make driving safer by being able to see easier at night.
  • The ATM machine

    The ATM machine

    In 1969 John Shepherd Barron invented the ATM so people could have easy access to their money anytime it was needed.
  • The Video Game

    The Video Game

    In 1972 the first video game was invented by Nolan Bushnell to provide more entertainment for kids and adults. This gaming system was called "Pong".
  • DVD Player

    DVD Player

    In 1996 the first DVD player was created by Philips so people could watch high quality movies on their television.