Introduction

Take a trip back in time to travel to our Invention Convention!

Today, you will choose an inventor we studied in our previous lesson. You can choose Thomas Edison, George Washington Carver, Alexander Graham Bell, or the Wright Brothers. Using the graphic organizer provided, conduct your own research on your chosen inventor. You will use the graphic organizer to guide your research.

Inventions

Focus Questions:

What inventions changed life during the turn of the century?

What types of improvements did inventions make in America?

Assignment

Invention Convention

Once you have gathered your information, you will create a slideshow using Google Slides™. When your slideshow is complete, please attach it to the assignment link in Lesson 10. You will use lessons 7, 8, and 9 to conduct your research and create your slideshow. Please use the checklist below to ensure you meet the requirements of the activity.

Invention Convention Checklist

Inventor Research Graphic Organizer

I encourage you to find some interesting facts about your inventor. I can’t wait to learn all about these men who made such an impact on America and the world!

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