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Cause and Effect Inventions

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this cause and effect review worksheet, learners create inventions to extend their understanding of the concept of cause and effect.
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Simple Machines, Odd Machine

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students create a Rube Goldberg type cartoon and research an invention.  In this art inspired lesson students create their own cartoon and research inventions on the Internet. 
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Amazing Inventions 4

For Students 4th - 6th
In this inventions worksheet, students are given a list of inventions that they are to write in order of which was invented first to last. Students put 10 inventions in order.
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The Impact

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students study inventions and the impact they have had on people.  For this investigative lesson students learn how inventions are created and take part in a design project that will allow them to solve problems. 
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Stocking up for the Next Millennium

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students examine how democracy stands the test of time. In this technology lesson plan, students research inventions and contributions of the 20th century in order to gather information to write a persuasive essay on the topic.
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Inventions Word Chop Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this inventions activity, students put together word parts that represent different inventions. Students put together word parts for 9 inventions.
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Inventions Group Creative Writing

For Students 5th - 6th
In this writing worksheet, students write a short story in groups using inventions vocabulary. Students have 9 words to use and 25 minutes to write.
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I Can Live Without It!

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this inventions instructional activity, students pretend that they have to choose modern inventions to get rid of. Students fill out a chart with the inventions they could live without and the reason they don't need or want it.
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Reading Comprehension Worksheet: Inventions

For Students 4th - 5th
In this inventions worksheet, students read a passage that describes the invention of the electromagnetic telegraph by Samuel Morse. Students answer 4 questions about the text.
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What's In a Name?

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this new names worksheet, students think of new names for inventions that are already invented. Students create new names for 11 inventions.
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The Need to Invent

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars create an invention. In this problem solving lesson, students share their experiences using crutches or a wheelchair and hold a discussion on how inventions are created to help those who are physically challenged. Young...
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Educational Complacency Will Make U.S. Feel the Pain

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine the educational system in the United States in reference to the job market and available expertise. In this Current Events lesson, 12th graders read an article and discuss their opinions with the class.
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Plate, punch card, and instructions for Herman Hollerith's Electric Sorting and Tabulating Machine

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read an article and participate in a class discussion.  In this technology and engineering lesson students conduct an online search for images and terms.
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Thomas Edison: The "Invention Process"

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers work in collaborative groups to research the inventive process and create a technological advancement for today.
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Technology Shrinks the World

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the impact of inventions. In this technological advancements lesson, students compare the technology of the past to the technology of today. They identify inventions that were not available to their grandparents and have...
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Photo Analysis of American Inventions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this inventions lesson, students analyze photographs of American inventions and and discuss the needs the inventions...
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Chinese Inventions

For Students 1st
In this Chinese inventions worksheet, 1st graders read 4 words, look at 4 pictures and draw a line from the invention word to its picture.
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My Great-Grandmother's Gourd

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders read the book My Great-Grandmother's Gourd and answer short answer questions about the change of culture in the book. In this culture lesson plan, 6th graders discover culture diffusion, invention, and innovation.
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Life on the Great Plains

For Students 5th - 8th
In this Great Planes worksheet, students fill out a graphic organizer of the inventions that impacted the Great Planes. Students complete the graphic organizer for 8 inventions.
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Influential Inventions

For Students 5th - 8th
In this inventions worksheet, students write the description and impact of 4 influential inventions. Students do this for the cotton gin, the reaper, the steamboat, and the steam locomotive.
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Timeline of Technology

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students choose an aspect of Astronomy to research. In this lesson on technology, students  make a timeline of notable events in the development of astronomy and aerospace technology.
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Taking a Closer Look at Wacky Inventions of the Industrial Revolution

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Industrial Revolution worksheet, students examine inventions from the time period and then respond to 5 short answer questions about uses for the inventions. Photographs of the inventions are not included.
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Let's Go To The Movies

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore technology used in making movies. In this movie making lesson, students investigate how technology has improved in the entertainment industry. Students discover how simple tools are combined together to make complex...
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Create a Timeline

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students make a timeline from the late 1800's to 2000 to mark significant inventions.

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