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The Impact of Invention
Young scholars explore the impact of invention. In this invention lesson, students examine how inventions are on going and affect all aspects of life in both good and bad ways. Young scholars will research the history of invention,...
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A Tour Through China
Students explore the culture, development, inventions, and geography of China in the seven lessons of this unit. The teachings of Confucius are examined and the celebrations for the Chinese New Year are inspected.
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The Impact
Young scholars study inventions and the impact they have had on people. In this investigative instructional activity students learn how inventions are created and take part in a design project that will allow them to solve...
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Stocking up for the Next Millennium
Learners examine how democracy stands the test of time. In this technology lesson, students research inventions and contributions of the 20th century in order to gather information to write a persuasive essay on the topic.
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Thomas Edison
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the accomplishments of Thomas Edison. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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Invention: Computer Technology
Students comprehend that inventions can change the way we live. They comprehend that many inventions start out with design flaws and are refined later by subsequent inventors and designers. Students are explained that the computer, was...
Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary
Guess What Benjamin Franklin Did!
Students research Ben Franklin's inventions. In this invention lesson, students see the relationship between a need and an invention. Students will engage in a class discussion, read a handout, and play a match the invention to its...
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Early Industrialization
Students explore early industrialization, technology, and invention. In this historical lesson plan, students participate in eleven different activities in order to understand the Industrialization of the United States. Activities...
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Look! You're Wearing Geography
Sixth graders explore economic systems. In this economics lesson, 6th graders discover global markets. Students work in small groups to identify where their clothing and materials originated. Students locate countries on a map and...
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African American Inventors
Students use the Internet to research African American inventors. They work with a partner to complete a graphic organizer about the inventors and the inventions.
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The Impact
Students investigate the impact inventions have on society. In this technology lesson, students review the facts they learned about famous inventors and brainstorm an invention that can improve people's lives. Students use a graphic...
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My Great-Grandmother's Gourd
Sixth graders read the book My Great-Grandmother's Gourd and answer short answer questions about the change of culture in the book. In this culture lesson plan, 6th graders discover culture diffusion, invention, and innovation.
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Industrial Revolution Unit
Eighth graders create their own newspaper and write articles about things related to the Industrial Revolution. They include five different inventions from the time period and explain how they either benefited or harmed society. They...
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Louis Braille
Who was Louis Braille, and what was his famous invention? Read this passage with your French classes to explore an early French inventor. After completing the two-page reading, learners answer multiple-choice questions and a series of...
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Inventions of the 19th Century
Students explore inventions that have been created since the nineteenth century.
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The Invention of the Telegraph
Students study the history of telegraph invention. In this technology lesson plan, students build their own Morse Telegraph System. They discuss how this invention benefits the society.
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Branding and Brand Names
In this brand names worksheet, students write favorite brands, discuss questions, invent new products, and more. Students complete 5 tasks.
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Inventions Research Worksheet
In this inventions research worksheet, students choose 2 or more Chinese inventions to research and create a multimedia presentation. Students complete a chart given with information for project.
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Who Invented Crayons?
Pupils use a specified website to study the history of Crayola crayons. In groups, they discover who invented the colors, their cost, and who thought of the name. Pupils create a timeline of Crayola colors and choose one project from the...
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Worksheet #82 - Industrial Inventions
In this industrial inventions worksheet, students expand their knowledge through ten fill in the blank questions that relate to the aforementioned topic.
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Inventions 2: The Impact
Students see what inventors have to think about when making an invention, particularly the kinds of effects they can have on people.
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Applied Science - Technology Post-Lab
Young scholars explore inventions. In this Applied Science lesson, students discuss the history of everyday objects and the invention of them. Young scholars illustrate and describe their own invention.
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Breaking the Codex
Students work with an online multimedia show to study the life of Leonardo da Vinci in Renaissance Italy. They explore different writing systems and create an advertisement for one of Leonardo da Vinci's inventions.
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Driving Through History
Students create and perform a skit. In this automobile history lesson, students work in groups to research the development of the automobile during different periods of history. Students create a timeline and perform a skit...