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The Power of One

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Young scholars identify key American inventors and their contributions to modern day America. Students identify that many inventions arise from one invention. Young scholars investigate why certain inventors are important to modern day America and sell them to their classmates through a project they will vote on in the end.

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blueprints, inventors, inventions

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blueprint, gazette, inventor, patenting, social studies
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Grade
5th - 6th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Project-Based Learning

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