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Thomas Edison on Trial

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students learn about Thomas Edison and his invention laboratory/factory and the concept that he might not have given enough credit to the employees who invented for him. They hold a trial to determine guilt or innocence as a outcome.
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History In the House

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students analyze primary sources. In this historical analysis instructional activity, students will closely examine the household objects that most impact their lives. Students will use research, analysis, and class discussion to draw...
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Invention of the radio

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study the radio and where it came from.  In this American History lesson, 8th graders explore the history of the radio.  Students create an invention that will be useful to them today.
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The Invention of the Telephone

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study the history of the telephone and its inventor.  In this communications lesson students complete a tuning fork experiment to further demonstrate how sound is produced.
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the Business of Good Ideas

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider economic factors in patenting a new invention. They research an already-patented health product and assess its profitability.
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Thomas Edison: The "Invention Process"

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work in collaborative groups to research the inventive process and create a technological advancement for today.
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Clever Contraptions

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students appraise the qualities of successful inventors and inventions, as well as examine the ways in which the Internet supports inventors, as a springboard for designing and 'patenting' inventions that would be helpful to them in...
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"Julie of the Wolves"

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research life in Alaska and compare life there to their lives in this lesson. They read "Julie of the Wolves." They research through the novel and other reference books facts about the Alaskan climate and geography. They...
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Dear George Using Census Data

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discuss differences in the way in which information was disseminated in George Washington's time and how it is acquired in contemporary times. They examine Census of Agriculture data and a modern day version of a letter...
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Industrial Agriculture

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students write about the benefits that industrial agriculture has had on growing crops. In this industrial agriculture lesson plan, students research how technology has impacted the processing speed of growing food.
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Saving on Lighting Energy Activity

For Students 6th - 9th
In this saving energy worksheet, students compare and contrast the effectiveness of compact fluorescent lighting, incandescent light bulbs, and light emitting diodes.
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Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site: Birthplace of the Modern Presidency

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students examine the circumstances under which Theodore Roosevelt first became President of the United States and how his policies and actions modernized the presidency.
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Famous Person: Benjamin Banneker

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explain the main events in Benjamin Banneker's life and his contributions to society. They gain an appreciation for Benjamin Banneker's inventive ability to reproduce a clock as well as his determination in teaching himself...
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The Final Word

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars research biographies of Americans who advanced science. They create an obituary for the person to share what information they have gathered. They discuss the importance of the obituary as the "final word" of a person to...
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Will Biotech Crops Solve World Problems?

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Learners read an online article to examine what biotechnology and agricultural biotechnology are. They answer questions and complete worksheets based on the article's information.
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Copyrights

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners examine the copyright lines in the books they use in class. They discover how to complete and send in their own copyright request to Washington D.C. They work on their composition as well.
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The Dymaxion Car

For Students 5th - 8th
In this motion worksheet, students read about the invention of the Dymaxion car that was designed to achieve high speeds. Students complete 2 short answer questions based on the reading.
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Bank On it! Inventions

For Students 4th - 5th
In this science learning exercise, students complete a cloze activity about inventions. They read an article about Isaac Merritt Singer, who invented the sewing machine. The article includes 9 blanks to fill in.
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Make Words: Northern Pintail

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this language arts/science worksheet, students will focus on the words "Northern Pintail." Students will make as many words from these letters as possible and write them on the lines provided.
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Homophones

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this homonyms worksheet, students read 5 sentences and choose the correct homonym to complete the sentence. Students then use the word they did not choose in a sentence.
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Worksheet 4: Vocabulary Review

For Students 3rd - Higher Ed
Using this vocabulary practice sheet, learners identify the verb to use in the context and change it to its correct form. The 8 question activity requires some thought and helps students develop critical thinking and vocabulary skills.  
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The Progressives

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this Progressive Era worksheet, young scholars review a chapter as they read 10 descriptions identifying who or what is speaking, respond to 4 short answer questions, and explain a historical theme regarding this time period in United...
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What Can You Make of It?

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students investigate the various uses of a paper cup. In this scientific inquiry lesson, students investigate various ways to use a paper cup by identifying its characteristics. Students sketch their discovery.
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One Grain at a Time

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate deserts. In this geography instructional activity, students create a KWL chart about deserts and research information on deserts by using reference books. Students record the characteristics of deserts and the...

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