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Invention Research
Research an Inventor/Invention.
Main Focus of Your Project
Topics to Research and Include in Your Project:
When you write your report, try to answer as many
of the following questions as you can:
- What the invention does: Clearly explain what the invention does and how it can be used. Is it used for communication,
transportation, fun, food, medicine, science, or something else?
- When was it invented: Give the date of the invention, and the date of the patent (if appropriate).
- Who invented it: Who was the inventor? When did this inventor live, how was this inventor educated, where did he/she
live? If you can find out, tell why the inventor wanted to invent the invention. Did this inventor invent other things?
- What other inventions
led up to this invention: Describe the earlier inventions that led to this invention.
For example, the electric arc light preceded and led to the invention of the incandescent light.
The importance of the invention: Explain why the invention is important. Has it saved lives, helped transportation,
simplified communication, increased the food supply, or is it simply fun? Has it been improved upon since it was invented?
Did it lead to other inventions?
What should be included:
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Inventor’s
name |
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Date
of birth and death |
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Biography
of life |
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What
did he/she invent? |
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Why
did he/she invent it or how did he/she discover it? |
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How
did it affect our world/society/environment? |
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Visual-
neatness |
Timeline and Due Dates:
Thursday, January 25
Research assignment given to students
Wednesday, January 31 Invention Paragraph- One paragraph stating which invention
you are researching and two facts about the invention and inventor.
Friday, February 2 Final
Research Project due
Remember
these important elements of good note taking:
REMEMBER!
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Rewrite all facts in your own words. This will assure that you truly understand the material and will also make
the writing much easier. |
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Always seek multiple sources (ex. encyclopedia, nonfiction books, and Internet resources).Try
not to rely on any one source. |
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Also
search for visual material - maps, illustrations, present day photos - to include in your Research. |
Suggested Websites:
America’s Story
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/aa
Kid
Info
http://www.kidinfo.com/American_History/Inventors_Inventions.html
Inventors
and Inventions Theme Page
http://www.cln.org/themes/inventors.html
Just
Curious-Technology
http://www.suffolk.lib.ny.us/youth/jcinvent.html
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Beginning
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Developing
2 |
Accomplished
3 |
Excellent
4 |
Score |
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Introduction |
Disorganized, no information on what is to come |
Gives too little information. |
Summarizes report |
Concise, well-written introduction |
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Research Project (Inventor/Invention) |
Does not cover all appropriate topics |
Covers some of the appropriate topics. |
Covers most of the appropriate topics. |
All appropriate topics covered well. Also includes interesting facts. |
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Spelling/Grammar |
Many spelling and grammatical errors |
A few errors |
Only one or two errors |
Spelling and grammar perfect |
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Presentation |
Illegible, messy |
Almost illegible |
Legible writing, accompanying illustrations |
Well organized presentation, typed or written with accompanying illustrations |
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Timeliness |
Over a week late |
A week late |
A day or two late |
Handed in on time |
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