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- 5th - 6th
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Students discover that Leonardo da Vinci, whose portrait Mona Lisa is the most famous painting of all time, was also an inventor. They use use the internet to research Leonardo's inventions and to learn biographical facts about him. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students research an inventor from the Industrial Revolution and write a one paragraph report which includes a graphic. They word process the report using spell check to improve the editing process. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students create a PowerPoint or Keynote presentation on a specific inventor and their invention. This lesson is web-based and includes resource links, alternative lesson ideas, and lesson extensions. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students research inventors and inventions using the Inventor of the Week Archives on the Invention Dimension website. They develop a class inventions timeline, conduct Internet research, and complete a written report and poster on a selected inventor and invention. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students research scientists and inventors. They research their figure and write notes on a Fact Card template, biographical information regarding their figure, their occupation and achievements. After citing their information and locating a picture of their figure, they assemble the card and complete an online scavenger hunt. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students demonstrate skills for historical analysis. They use technology to research and present information about inventors and their inventions. Students relate this information to their importance in history. They analyze what inventor's inventions have changed the lives of people. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students identify two inventors from the time period 1880-1920. They include information detailing one product or technological advancement each inventor was responsible for. Students use specific language and detail to discuss how that product either positively or negatively influenced American society. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students are be able to analyze primary sources for evidence of Inventors and Inventions from the turn of the 20th century. They identify how these inventions impact their lives today. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students demonstrate the use of social skills in building and maintaining healthy relationships while working on their creative projects. They research an inventor and create a PowerPoint presentation on five slides to present to their classmates. In addition, others can invent a musical instrument using common items found readily or identify, construct and design a simple machine. The possibilities for the students is endless. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students study various African American inventors and their contributions. They select their favorite invention and work in groups to research a specific African American inventor. After conducting their research, they share their findings with their group and decide how to present it to the class and share their final product. Full Review »
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