Title Project: Science Inventions/Inventors Pursuit

Project Authors: Mechelle Alexander, Deborah Mayville, Edwina Sims, Gloria Voutos (Dallas ISD) Geneva Browning, Angelia Jones, Karen Pennywell (Lamar Consolidadted ISD)

Subject Area: Science/Social Studies/

Intended Grade Level: 3 – 7^th. Grade

Description:

This project is geared for students in grade levels 3-7^th. grade interested in learning about 20^th. century inventors and their inventions. Groups will develop a presentation (5 – 7 minutes) giving clues about an 20^th. century inventor and his/her invention.

Learner Outcomes:

During the revealing period, students should be prepared to give a short biographical account of their inventor, explain their invention and how it is applicable to our world today.

Time:

2 hours (3 presentations, 3 break out sessions, 3 debriefings)

Preparation:

Groups research an inventor, his/her invention, and develop a presentation that includes technology (PowerPoint, Smart Board

Materials:

Posters, computers, encyclopedias (electronic versions or printed), books about science (biographies, or trade books)

Videoconference Agenda: (See attached)

Post Activites

Assessment & Evaluations

Implementation Plans:

Since this is a unit about biographies and science, there is not a specific time during the year. It could also be an ongoing project/collaboration