Invention/Inventor Project
from 1700’s-1800’s
February 13-March 5
3rd qtr. Project
Benchmarks
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8.3.9-Describe how the development of technology
in the first half of the 19th century had an impact on
American life.
8.8.1-Explain productivity in terms of output per
worker, hour, machine, or unit of land, and its effect
on standards of living in 18th/ and or 19th century
America.
8.8.2- Describe the factors that influence production
and consumption decisions in a market system.
What is the goal?
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You will research and explain how the study
of your inventor/invention impacted American
life.
You should be able to explain if it had an
impact on the American society:Socially,
Economically, and or Politically.
You will be able to present your findings to
the class orally.
Thinking Maps to be included
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Circle Map- All the things you found out
about your topic.
Multiflow Map- will show what is needed on
ELMO.
Flow Map-Inventors life history (birth-death)
Will show on Elmo in class.
Due date(s) February 27th week
Handouts to be turned in…
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Thinking Maps (3) Circle, Flow, and Multiflow
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Due no later than the week of February 27th
Needs to be neat and legible.
Make sure you have a copy for yourself.
Industrial Revolution Invention Application
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Due no later than the week of March 5th
Presentation
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Will present to the class.
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Approximately 3-5 minutes cut off at 5min.
You are expected to have a visual.
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Either power point or board.
Project Selections
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You are able to pick your inventor/ invention
Need to be from specified time period and
able to explain impact on American Society.
Need to sign up with teacher. Only one per
class.
Groups- 1 or 2 per group. Choose wisely!
Things to turn in…
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Thinking Maps (3)
Visual (1)
Bibliography (3)
Handouts given in class (2)
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Industrial Revolution Application
Oral Presentation sheet (s)