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DAILY WARM-UPS
The Invention of Coca-Cola® Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a nonfiction passage on the invention of Coca-Cola® and answer reading…Subjects:ReadingLanguage Arts and WritingAmerican History/U.S. History -
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Walt Disney Biography: A Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up
Discover the magic of Walt Disney while improving students' nonfiction reading skills. This printable warm-up includes a…Subjects:ReadingLiterary BiographiesLanguage Arts and Writing -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Instant Expert
Become an instant expert on science and social studies topics featured in DK's award-winning reference series. Find…Subjects:ScienceSocial Studies and History -
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…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionHistorical Fiction -
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A Frozen Delight: Making Ice Cream
Students invent their own dessert by preparing ice cream with a partner, then adding whatever tasty ingredients and…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryFoodClassroom-Friendly Recipes -
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Helen Keller
Interesting facts and fun activities related to Helen Keller.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryInventions -
LESSON PLANS
Invent a Sport
Students create a new game using knowledge they have about other sports.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryChildhood Obesity Awareness & PreventionSports -
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If My Calculator Could Talk!
Teach students about using a calculator with this puzzle.Subjects:MathematicsInventionsSocial Studies and History -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Women Scientists & Inventors Printable Book (Grades 4-8)
The articles in this printable book highlight the achievements of 16 women in STEM fields. The challenging puzzles will…Subjects:ScienceScientists -
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Classroom Catapults
This cross-curricular unit on catapults has students focusing on controlling variables while testing and modifying…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMiddle AgesScience -
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Invention of the Airplane: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable daily warm-up, students read a nonfiction passage on the invention of the airplane and answer reading…Subjects:Twentieth CenturyAviation & FlightAmerican History/U.S. History -
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History of Marshmallows Reading Warm-Up
In this nonfiction reading warm-up, students read a passage on the history of marshmallows and answer reading…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingAmerican History/U.S. HistoryNutrition -
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Rev Up Your Veggies: A Physical Science Activity
In this science activity, elementary students cooperatively design, build, and race cars made from fresh produce.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryInventionsScience -
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Make an Invention Time Line
In this printable activity, children will complete a time line of Edison's inventions.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryInventions -
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Invention of the Cell Phone: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a nonfiction sage on the invention of the cell phone and answer reading…Subjects:American History/U.S. HistoryTwentieth CenturySocial Studies and History -
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Learn About Transportation Firsts
Learn about American contributions to the development of transportation–from the invention of the wheel to the first…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryInventions -
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The Ferris Wheel
Try a printable science activity that focuses on wheels as simple machines.Subjects:MachinesInventionsVocabulary -
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Literature & Math: Stories About Time
Connect mathematics and social studies with activities for Do You Know What Time It Is? by Robert E. Wells (about…Subjects:Native-American History (American Indians)MeasurementProbability and Statistics -
LESSON PLANS
Inventions Plus
Students use an online resource to view and learn about inventions, both accidental ones and ones created to solve a…SubjectsInventionsSocial Studies and History -
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The Invention of the Light Bulb Little Book
Assemble a pop-up book that describes the invention of the light bulb.Subjects:ScienceInventions -
ACTIVITIES
Now or Long Ago?
Compare items from the present era with those from the past.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryInventions -
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Invention of the Popsicle Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a nonfiction passage about the invention of the popsicle and answer…Subjects:Twentieth CenturyAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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History of Automobiles
In this lesson, students will do independent research to learn more about the invention of the automobile and assembly…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryTwentieth CenturyInventions -
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George Washington Carver – Coloring Page
Children read a short biography of the African-American inventor George Washington Carver, who discovered hundreds of…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryInventions