Inventions: Beginning with the printing press in 1438 and ending with robots, this packet includes the steam pump, the spinning jenny, Fulton’s steam boat, photography, washing machine, barbed wire, telephone, light bulb, automobile, air plane, satellites, lazers, and space shuttle and many other inventions.

Students are encouraged to choose an invention that is not featured, or to design one of their own, and draw it as the final illustration in the packet. Historical summaries include many explanations that can be used and expanded for teaching scientific principles. History in Action and a pages of dates are also included. This packet is especially suitable for use with the U.S. history time line packet.

What you get:

• Detailed descriptions with background information for 35 important inventions (Text includes research topics for older students.)
• One set of 35 illustrations (approximately 2 1/2" x 2 1/2") in full color with a blank frame for students to design an invention of their own.
• Two sets of black and white illustrations on card stock ready to color
• History in Action activity
• One card stock page with dates ready to post on your time line
• Instructions for making time lines and ideas for other ways to use time line figures
• Suggestions for games, projects and additional learning activities