TheUmbrella

By Kelly

Map of China

*The History*

Used umbrella to signify wealth and rank by color.

Made of oil paper, and wood or whale bone.

Used to protect from weather.

Word “umbrella” comes from Latin word “umbra” meaning shade.

Ancient umbrellas

*The Way it Works*

Hold it by handle above or behind head.

Use to block rain.Also blocks sun

rays.In ancient days

they showed rank.

*Umbrellas of Ancient Times and Now*

Old ones made from oil paper because it was water repellent.

New ones made from repellent cloth.

New ones are small and compact.

Patio Umbrella

*How it Changed the World*

Keeps us dry when going out.

Keeps us safe from the sun.

When going somewhere important it keeps your clothes, hair, etc. looking nice.

*Sources*

“Umbrella.” Six Very Popular Inventions. Available: http://www.bluck.com/kidskorner/wisdomtree/invension./asp. March 27, 2001

“Umbrella.” Chinese Inventions. Available: http://central.k12.ca.us/akers/inventions.html. March 27, 2001

“Practical Umbrella.” Chinese Inventions and Discoveries. Available: http://www.inventions.org/culture/asian/chinese.html. March 27. 2001

…continued sources*

Hanways, Jonas., “Umbrella.” Umbrella. Available: http://www.inventors.about.com/science/inventors/library/inventors/blumbrella.htm. March 27, 2001

Dowling, Mike., “The Cultural Revolution.” Chinese. Available: http//www.zapme.net/net/class/history/hist_anci_civ_ch.html. March 27, 2001