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With the help from an interactive timeline, scholars discover the time and order in which inventions came to be—popular items from eyeglasses to the compact disc.
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Instructional Ideas
- Allow learners to further explore an invention and share what they learned with their peers
- Instruct pupils to write a reflection answering the question at the end of the assignment
- Bring in applicable inventions for class members to examine when time permits
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a computer or mobile learning device for every child or small group
- This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information
Pros
- Cartoon images enhance engagement
- Offers a brief description of each invention after it is placed in the correct location on the timeline
- If incorrectly placed, objects bounce back to their original spot
Cons
- None