Introduction
Task
Objective: I can research an inventor and write a biography. I can present my inventor to the class.
Process
Monday: Choose a topic to research. - Alexander Graham Bell- Thomas Edison- Henry Ford- Steve Jobs- Garrett Morgan- Benjamin Franklin Tuesday: Research your topic. Fill out graphic organizers with your group. Find your topic below and click on the links to learn more. - Alexander Graham Bell
- https://sites.google.com/a/maquoketa-v.k12.ia.us/inventors-webquest-2nd-grade/home/alexander-graham-bell
- https://jr.brainpop.com/socialstudies/biographies/alexandergrahambell/
- http://www.history.com/topics/inventions/alexander-graham-bell/videos/the-telegraph-and-telephone
- http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/scientists/alexandergrahambell.html
- http://mrnussbaum.com/inventors/alexander_graham_bell/
- Thomas Edison
- http://www.biography.com/people/thomas-edison-9284349
- https://www.brainpop.com/technology/scienceandindustry/thomasedison/
- Henry Ford
- https://sites.google.com/a/maquoketa-v.k12.ia.us/inventors-webquest-2nd-grade/home/henry-ford
- http://www.history.com/topics/henry-ford
- http://www.thehenryford.org/innovationnation/episode17.asp
- https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/economics/assemblyline/
- Steve Jobs
- https://sites.google.com/a/maquoketa-v.k12.ia.us/inventors-webquest-2nd-grade/home/steve-jobs
- https://www.myon.com/reader/?a=tnbus_stjbs_s12
- http://www.biography.com/people/steve-jobs-9354805
- http://www.ducksters.com/biography/entrepreneurs/steve_jobs.php
- Garrett Morgan
- http://www.nickjr.com/kids-videos/garrett-morgan.html
- https://www.raz-kids.com/main/Login/reset/student (Hernandez)
- https://www.raz-kids.com/main/Login (Matos)
- http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/garrettmorgan.htm
- http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/page/m/morgan.shtml
- Benjamin Franklin
- https://sites.google.com/a/maquoketa-v.k12.ia.us/inventors-webquest-2nd-grade/home/benjamin-franklin
- http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/benjamin-franklin/videos/kids-history-ben-franklin-and-his-kite
The Wright Brothers
Wednesday: Continue researching your inventor. Begin biography draft.Thursday: Create a way to share the information you learned about your inventor. Edit/Publish your biography draft.Examples:
- Poster
- Popplet
- Interview
Friday: Share your research with the class.