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Tools to Live By

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders compare life in the early 1900's with the life today. In this technology lesson, 3rd graders research about the development of a certain technological tool. They collect data and report findings in class.
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Timely Technologies

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explain how society influences the type of technology developed. In this science lesson, 2nd graders research about a topic they chose from the given list. They develop a creative presentation about it such as a play,...
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Inventing the Future

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the impact of technology on the world by researching current or past scientific advancements, then developing a new invention or technology for the next millennium.
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The Invention of the Printing Press

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are guided through a series of websites which teach about the history of printing, the invention of the printing press, the trials of Johann Gutenberg, and advancements in printing. This 20 question multiple choice quiz is...
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Introduction to Inventions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders construct an invention to the best of their creative ability using the teacher provided resources. They identify four scientific processes during the experiment and log them on the teacher prepared ditto.
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Inventing and Presenting Unit 1: Analyzing Nonfiction and Inventing Solutions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read about and identify patterns in the invention process. Students discuss and write about information learned from research. Students compile a list of problems, choose one, write a problem statement, and compile a list of at...
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Inventions and Discoveries That Influenced the Course of History

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils identify inventions that influenced the course of history and determine the political, social and economics effects of these inventions/discoveries on mankind. They conduct individual research and participate in class discussion.
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Simple Machine Invention

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students access the Internet and research simple machines. They locate five different web sites within a simple machines web quest and then create their own simple machine invention using the resources found on the Internet.
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Invention

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students create an invention, or simple machine, out of items taken from the recycling bin. Students draw diagrams of their proposed inventions, then create simple machines.
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Why Invent That?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students demonstrate an understanding of the text by completing an activity on the advantages and disadvantages of inventing and using a human-powered airplane.
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Innovation Nation

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine inventions that began in the UK but were marketed in the US or Japan. They match British inventions to their inventors. They determine what type of language is best used when describing these inventions.
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Invention

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students discuss the importance of recycling to the environment. They classify different objects and put them into the correct recycling bin. They create their own invention out of recycled materials.
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Breaking News English: Dentist Drill Noise Reducer Invented

For Students 5th - 10th
For this English worksheet, students read " Dentist Drill Noise Reducer Invented," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Eureka! I've Got an Idea

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students research the accomplishments of an inventor. They create a web site based on the research including historical, economic and scientific impact of the invention.
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Ohio Inventors

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders gain an understanding of the impacts that inventions have made on the lives of others and how new developments led to the growth of Ohio and the United States. They also investigate the lives of some individual inventors.
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Eye Opening Discoveries

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore the process of inventing. In this hands on activity students match current day inventions with similar inventions from the past.
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Inventors of New England

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students examine recent inventions and discuss the steps the inventor had to go through to develop this product. They share their ideas with the class.
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Good Inventions

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore global challenges and technological solutions to them. They curate a related museum exhibit titled 'Technology Benefiting Humanity.'
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The Achievements of the Sumerian Empire

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders identify four achievements of the Sumerians. They explain the importance of the inventions. They write about a Sumerian invention.
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Inventor's Challenge

For Students 9th - 10th
In this science worksheet, learners use reference materials to complete the information for each inventor, including invention created and their nationality. They also construct a time line to illustrate the development of technology...
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Steam Engines

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars investigate the invention of the steam engine. In this technology lesson plan, students investigate the advancement of technology over time. They relate science and technology together.
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Your Own Country

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this country worksheet, students invent their own country and answer questions about it. Students answer 7 questions about their country.
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Learning More About Inventors!

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners create a video report of a famous inventor that they researched. In this inventors lesson plan, students report on the inventor, their inventions, and the impact they had on America.
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Crash landing

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners invent a device to prevent a raw egg from breaking when dropped from a high elevation.  In this crash landing lesson plan, students compete in a challenge to create the safest device to prevent an egg from crashing. 

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