8th Grade Inventions

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Social Studies and History

Inventions

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Public Transport Essay

Ask pupils to think about how public transport makes getting from place to place convenient and relatively inexpensive.…

Subjects:

Transportation

Explorers' Voyages and Travel

Essays

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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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Individual Room Temperature Controls Puzzle & Reading Passage

This article depicts the story of Alice Parker, an African-American woman who invented a gas furnace for central heating…

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Language Arts and Writing

Social Studies and History

Suffrage and Women's Rights

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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…

Subjects:

Mathematics

Inventions

Social Studies and History

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Lewis Temple

Lewis Temple, a man of color, invented the toggle harpoon in 1848. This device increased the efficiency of the whaling…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Inventions

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Eyewitness: Submarine

Discover the fascinating history of submarines and submersibles in this unique and exciting guide created in association…

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Social Studies and History

Inventions

Earth Science

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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.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Inventions

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Inventions of the Thirties

Here's a list of the inventions of the 1930s.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Inventions

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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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Famous Firsts: 1960s

Here's a list of notable inventions and firsts of the 1960s.

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Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Inventions

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Wireless: Guglielmo Marconi

Learn about Guglielmo Marconi's life and accomplishments, and explore the related activities.

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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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The Invention of the Zoom Lens

Interesting facts and fun activities related to the invention of the zoom lens.

Subjects:

Science

Photography

Inventions

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Serendipity in Science: Edison & Inventions

In this activity, children will explore the word serendipity and its meaning in relation to Edison and inventions.

Subjects:

Inventions

Vocabulary

Language Arts and Writing

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The History of Mobile Phones

Print out this worksheet and ask pupils to fill in the missing words about the history of mobile phones.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Inventions

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Inventing the Hovercraft

Encourage students to practice critical-thinking skills by researching and writing about inventors. They can choose from…

Subjects:

Inventions

Writing

Writing Research Papers

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How Have Electrical Inventions Changed History?

Connect science and history with the questions about electrical inventions in this printable. Students will review…

Subjects:

Science

Electricity

Inventions

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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…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Inventions

Aviation & Flight

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Robert Bunsen Biography

Read about Robert Bunsen, the inventor and chemist who shares his name with the Bunsen burner.

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Social Studies and History

Inventions

Scientists

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Levi Strauss Biography & Activities

Read this biography about Levi Strauss, creator of Levi's denim jeans, to learn more about this inventor. Use the…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Inventions

Clothing and Dress

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Steve Jobs Biography

Read this biography to learn about Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple computers.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Inventions

Business

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