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Alex: You, Too, Can Be an Inventor! Lesson PlanAlex: You, Too, Can Be an Inventor! Lesson Plan
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Alex: You, Too, Can Be an Inventor!

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How have inventions changed the world? This unit focuses on the importance, the process and the creativity involved in inventing. Through the study of inventions and inventors, learners learn how inventions are created and the characteristics that inventors share. They will create a slideshow presentation on an invention/inventor of their choice. Students will work through steps to come up with their own unique inventions. Finally, they will develop brochures to promote their inventions.

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inventions, inventors

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brochure, slideshow presentation, alex, alabama learning exchange, create invention, inventors and inventions
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3rd - 5th
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Science
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