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Young scholars examine the significance of communication in an engineer's life. They develop a list of ways engineers communicate with others, and write a book, newspaper, or story about engineers' role in the environment.
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Library of Congress: Copyright
This site from the Library of Congress provides the homepage of the United States Copyright Office. The information provided on this page is very helpful on the subject with many links to frequently asked questions, as well as laws and...
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United States Patent and Trademark Office: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights
This comprehensive site provides answers to the most frequently asked kids' questions about patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Links are provided to related fun and interesting patent, trademark and copyright sites.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Ict: Copyright
Read about copyright law. Then take an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Inventor's Handbook: Patents
This site has everything you would want to know regarding United States patents is included in this handbook for the "Aspiring entrepreneur."
Technology Student
Technology Student: Product Design
This site describes the process of taking a product idea from design to production.
University of Nebraska Omaha
University of Omaha: The Real Mc Coy
The University of Omaha provides a cross-curricular lesson plan for 4-6th grades involving economics and language arts. "Elijah McCoy was an African-American inventor who successfully designed an automatic oil cup that may have inspired...