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Impact of Inventors
Young scholars examine the impact of inventors on our world. In this science lesson, students are given a time line of the invention of familiar objects. Young scholars then evaluate some kid inventors and decide if they would make...
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Incandescent Light Bulb
Students study the history of the light bulb and how an incandescent light bulb works. In this electricity lesson students complete several experiments on the light bulb.
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The Impact
Students see what inventors have to think about when making an invention. In this inventions lesson students examine Thomas Edison and the light bulb and the history of inventions.
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Introduction to Electricity
Students experiment with static electricity and make their own electrical circuits. Students experiment with their circuits to explore conductors and insulators. Students identify Thomas Edison as the person who invented the electric bulb.
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Inventions: The Impact
Students recognize that inventions are developed to fill a need.For this inventions lesson, students become familiar with the inventing process and create simple inventions. Students complete a worksheet about their inventions.