-
LESSON
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 -
DAILY WARM-UPS
The Wright Brothers Reading Warm-Up
In this printable daily warm-up, students read a passage of historical fiction…Grade:1,2Subjects:Twentieth CenturyAviation & FlightAmerican History/U.S. History -
WORKSHEETS
My Invention Book
Students try to create their own invention and document the process in a book. …Grade:3,4,5Subjects:ScienceInventions -
WORKSHEETS
Invention of the Airplane: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable daily warm-up, students read a nonfiction passage on the…Grade:1,2Subjects:Twentieth CenturyAviation & FlightAmerican History/U.S. History -
REFERENCE
Henry Ford Biography: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography on Henry Ford…Grade:3,4Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterary Biographies -
DAILY WARM-UPS
The Wright Brothers: Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up
Develop students' reading skills with this printable passage of historical…Grade:5,6Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionHistorical Fiction -
WORKSHEETS
Become an Inventor
Enhance science skills with an activity that focuses on the creative process.Grade:3Subjects:ScienceInventionsSocial Studies and History -
WORKSHEETS
Classroom Catapults
This cross-curricular unit on catapults has students focusing on controlling…Grade:6,7,8,9Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMiddle AgesScience -
WORKSHEETS
Science, Technology, and Society: Time Machine
Students compare the Hubble telescope to a time machine, in order to discuss the…Grade:3,4,5Subjects:ScienceSpace ExplorationTelescope -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Women Scientists & Inventors Printable Book (Grades 4-8)
The articles in this printable book highlight the achievements of 16 women in…Grade:5,6,7,8Subjects:ScienceScientists -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Science Reading Warm-Up: Medical Technology
Discover the wonders of medical technology while improving students' reading…Grade:3,4Subjects:American History/U.S. HistoryHuman Body and AnatomySocial Studies and History -
WORKSHEETS
Famous Firsts in Aviation
This timeline details the important "firsts" in the field of aviation, including…Grade:6,7,8,9Subjects:ScienceEngineeringAviation & Flight -
WORKSHEETS
How an Electric Light Bulb Works
Distribute this printable worksheet that covers Edison's invention of the…Grade:2,3,4Subjects:ScienceElectricityInventions -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Invention of the Cotton Gin: A Reading Warm-Up
This printable warm-up helps students master important reading skills with a…Grade:5,6Subjects:American History/U.S. HistoryScienceSocial Studies and History -
WORKSHEETS
Light Bulbs
Try a printable science activity that focuses on facts about light bulbs.Grade:2,3Subjects:ScienceScience Activities and ExperimentsInventions -
WORKSHEETS
Rev Up Your Veggies: A Physical Science Activity
In this science activity, elementary students cooperatively design, build, and…Grade:3,4,5,6Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryInventionsScience -
WORKSHEETS
Science, Technology, and Society: Robots in Space
Students discuss how robots are used for space exploration. They also learn how…Grade:3Subjects:ScienceSpace ExplorationRobotics -
WORKSHEETS
The Ferris Wheel
Try a printable science activity that focuses on wheels as simple machines.Grade:2,3Subjects:MachinesInventionsVocabulary -
WORKSHEETS
The Invention of the Light Bulb Little Book
Assemble a pop-up book that describes the invention of the light bulb.Grade:K,1,2,3Subjects:ScienceInventions -
WORKSHEETS
Investigate an Invention
Enhance science skills with an activity that focuses on inventions.Grade:2,3Subjects:Library ResourcesReading and LiteratureInventions -
GAMES AND APPS
Ingenious Inventors Match
Match major discoveries in science and technology with the scientists and…Grade:1,2Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryInventionsScience -
WORKSHEETS
Back to Nature?
Try a printable science activity that focuses on natural vs. artificial heat…Grade:2,3Subjects:SciencePhysicsMotion and Energy (Mechanics) -
WORKSHEETS
How Have Electrical Inventions Changed History?
Connect science and history with the questions about electrical inventions in…Grade:6,7,8,9Subjects:ScienceElectricityInventions -
GAMES AND APPS
Individual Room Temperature Controls Puzzle & Reading Passage
This article depicts the story of Alice Parker, an African-American woman who…Grade:4,5,6,7,8Subjects:Language Arts and WritingSocial Studies and HistorySuffrage and Women's Rights