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Researcher:
_______________________________ Date of research: _________
Directions:
1.
You have been assigned to research 2 famous inventions. You
must pick 1 invention that you do not
know anything about, and 1 invention that you are
familiar with.
2.
DO NOT do your research on airplanes.
3.
Groups assigned to use the Internet must type in the following
address:
http://web.mit.edu/invent/www.inventarchive.html
Make sure that the address is typed as shown or
you will not get to the right site.
4.
Groups assigned to use multi-media encyclopedias or bookshelf
do a search for inventions.
5.
Groups assigned to use books, make sure that each person takes
only one book and to put it back when
you are done or need to use another.
6.
You must share materials with others in the class.
7.
You can work with others in your group to research the inventions
or you can work alone.
8.
You must answer the questions that are listed below in complete
sentences.
9.
If you have questions, first ask a classmate and then ask
a teacher if you do not get the answer you need.
10.
Work quickly, quietly, carefully.
11.
You have 15 minutes to complete this project.
Name
of the invention: _________________________________________________________________
Who
invented this? ____________________________________________________________________
When
was this invented? _______________________________________________________________
Why
was this invented? ________________________________________________________________
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Have
you ever used this invention? Circle
"yes" or "no" Yes
No
If
"Yes", explain how your life would be different if this had never
been invented: _______________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Name
of the invention: _________________________________________________________________
Who
invented this? ____________________________________________________________________
When
was this invented? _______________________________________________________________
Why
was this invented? ________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Have
you ever used this invention? Circle
"yes" or "no" Yes
No
If
"Yes", explain how your life would be different if this had never
been invented: _______________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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