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Become an instant expert on science and social studies topics featured in DK's award-winning reference series. Find…

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Science

Social Studies and History

Jobs, Careers, and Occupations

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DAILY WARM-UPS

The Wright Brothers: Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up

Develop students' reading skills with this printable passage of historical fiction and comprehension questions about the…

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Reading

Reading Comprehension

Historical Fiction

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REFERENCE

Helen Keller

Interesting facts and fun activities related to Helen Keller.

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Social Studies and History

Inventions

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LESSON PLANS

Invent a Sport

Students create a new game using knowledge they have about other sports.

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Social Studies and History

Childhood Obesity Awareness & Prevention

Sports

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WORKSHEETS

Classroom Catapults

This cross-curricular unit on catapults has students focusing on controlling variables while testing and modifying…

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Social Studies and History

Middle Ages

Science

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WORKSHEETS

Rev Up Your Veggies: A Physical Science Activity

In this science activity, elementary students cooperatively design, build, and race cars made from fresh produce.

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Social Studies and History

Inventions

Science

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Make an Invention Time Line

In this printable activity, children will complete a time line of Edison's inventions.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Inventions

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GAMES AND APPS

The Modern Street-Cleaner Puzzle & Reading Passage

Florence Parpart invented the first modern street-cleaning machine. Students will read about this woman inventor and…

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Reading Comprehension

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

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ACTIVITIES

Introducing Inventions Multiple Choice

Test students understanding of key inventions vocabulary words with this multiple choice quiz.

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Vocabulary

Language Arts and Writing

Inventions

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Eyewitness: Invention

Discover the fascinating story behind amazing inventions and learn how they have changed the world.

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Social Studies and History

Inventions

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ACTIVITIES

What's in a Name?

Students come up with new names for the colors in a box of 24 crayons. They will learn how to design a box with the…

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Mathematics

Inventions

Social Studies and History

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Revolutionizing the Auto Industry: Henry Ford

Read about Henry Ford's achievements, and explore the related activities to learn more about this businessman.

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Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Inventions

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WORKSHEETS

Inventors and Inventions of the 1960s

Try a printable worksheet that details some of the major inventions from the 1960s.

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Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Inventions

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Thomas Alva Edison, Inventor

Use the brief description of inventor Thomas Edison to complete the related activities on this sheet.

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Social Studies and History

Inventions

Scientists

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Introduction to Inventions Word Power

Students practice vocabulary relevant to inventions by reading the definition and using the word in a sentence they…

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Vocabulary

Inventions

Language Arts and Writing

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Invent a Flying Machine

Throughout history, people have been fascinated by the prospect of flight. Leonardo Da Vinci drew diagrams and built…

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Social Studies and History

Inventions

Aviation & Flight

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Timeline: The Early Years of Video Games (1889-1972)

Did you know Nintendo got its industrial start making playing cards in 1889? Check out this timeline (1889-1972) to…

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Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Society Development and Technology

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Women Inventors

A list of women inventors and the fascinating things they invented.

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Social Studies and History

Inventions

Scientists

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History of Chopsticks

In much of Asia, especially the so-called "rice bowl" cultures of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, food is usually…

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Social Studies and History

Ancient Civilizations

Asian History

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EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS

Gallery of DK Digital Books for Social Studies

Brush up on history and social studies topics with these beautifully illustrated books from DK's award-winning reference…

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Reading and Literature

Social Studies and History

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Booker T. Washington

A brief article about Booker T. Washington.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Teachers

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George Washington Carver

A brief article about George Washington Carver.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Inventions

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Biographies of African-American Inventors

Read about notable African-American inventors.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Inventions

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WORKSHEETS

The Acadian Dikes

A lesson that focuses on the Acadian culture and how they used dikes to prosper in their farming community. Because…

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Social Studies and History

Inventions

Society Development and Technology

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