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Instant Expert: Inventions
Become an instant expert on inventions. Find motivational mini-lessons and the…Grades:4,5,6Subjects:InventionsSocial Studies and History -
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Eyewitness: Invention
Discover the fascinating story behind amazing inventions and learn how they have…Grades5,6,7,8SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryInventions -
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Eye Wonder: Invention
From the humble, but essential wheel to the space shuttle and beyond, in the…Grades2,3,4,5SubjectsReading and LiteratureInformational TextsInventions -
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Science and Social Studies: Benjamin Franklin
Distribute a reading selection and critical thinking questions about Benjamin…Grade:5Subjects:ScienceScientistsInventions -
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Lewis Temple
Lewis Temple, a man of color, invented the toggle harpoon in 1848. This device…Grades:6,7,8,9Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryInventions -
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What Are Some Bacterial Diseases?
Use reference materials to research germ theory, bacterial diseases,…Grade:8,9,10,11Subjects:ScienceScientistsIllness and Diseases -
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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?…Grades:4,5,6Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryTwentieth CenturySociety Development and Technology -
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History of Chopsticks
In much of Asia, especially the so-called "rice bowl" cultures of China, Japan,…Grades:5,6,7,8Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAncient CivilizationsAsian History -
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Gallery of DK Digital Books for Social Studies
Brush up on history and social studies topics with these beautifully illustrated…Grades:6,7,8Subjects:Reading and LiteratureSocial Studies and History -
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Instant Expert
Become an instant expert on science and social studies topics featured in DK's…Grades:5,6,7,8Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryScience -
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Famous Firsts in Aviation
Explore this timeline of famous firsts in aviation, from the first balloon…Grades:8,9,10,11Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryAviation & Flight -
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Messages on Candy Hearts
Learn how the makers of NECCO Sweetheart Conversation Hearts keep up with the…Grades:3,4,5Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryInventions -
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Women Inventors
A list of women inventors and the fascinating things they invented.Grades:6,7,8,9Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryInventionsScientists -
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Biographies of African-American Inventors
Read about notable African-American inventors.Grades:3,4,5,6Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryInventions -
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George Washington Carver
A brief article about George Washington Carver.Grades:3,4,5,6Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryInventions -
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Booker T. Washington
A brief article about Booker T. Washington.Grades:3,4,5,6Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryTeachers -
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Elijah J. McCoy - Biography & Activities
Learn about inventor Elijah J. McCoy through a biography, discussion questions,…Grades:2,3,4,5Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryInventions -
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Robert Bunsen Biography
Read about Robert Bunsen, the inventor and chemist who shares his name with the…Grades:5,6,7,8Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryInventionsScientists -
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Steve Jobs Biography
Read this biography to learn about Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple…Grades:5,6,7,8Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryInventionsBusiness -
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Thomas Alva Edison, Inventor
Use the brief description of inventor Thomas Edison to complete the related…Grade:5,6,7,8Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryInventionsScientists -
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Louis Braille
Students learn about Louis Braille and practice using the Braille Alphabet.Grade:3,4,5Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryInventionsPhysical Development & Growth -
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Revolutionizing the Auto Industry: Henry Ford
Read about Henry Ford's achievements, and explore the related activities to…Grade:5,6,7,8Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryTwentieth CenturyInventions -
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George Washington Carver Little Book
Students read a brief biography of George Washington Carver and put together a…Grade:K,1,2,3Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryInventions -
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Jan E. Matzeliger
Children can read about the inventor Jan E. Matzeliger, and then color in his…Grade:2,3,4,5Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryInventions