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Student Voices April 18 2022

Student voice: Five young scientists who are innovating ways to help their communities
Learn how high school students are making a big difference in their own communities through research and invention
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Daily News Lesson February 11 2022

On National Inventors Day, meet young inventors like Charlotte Hober, inventor of the Emotional Emojis game
"Do your best, never give up, have fun," encourages then third-grader Charlotte of her peers considering invention Watch videos of these young inventors and learn how your students can take part in Invention Convention!
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Lesson Plan December 16 2021

Lesson Plan: Inventing smarter cities to minimize extreme heat

Plan and design a city block adapted for a changing climate using the power of invention
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Daily News Lesson October 01 2021

How Rosalind Franklin was denied recognition for her breakthrough DNA discovery
Learn about a pioneering scientist who didn't get the recognition she deserved during her lifetime for helping discover DNA
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Lesson Plan September 05 2021

Lesson plan: An elevator for everyone — Improving on long-standing inventions with inventions of your own

Learn how to improve on long-standing inventions with inventions of your own
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Daily News Lesson August 12 2021

New technology allows for sense of touch to come back for people living with paralysis
Watch and discuss the innovation and progress being made to help disabled person's regain their senses, particularly touch
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Lesson Plan July 28 2021

Lesson plan: Invent ways to bring green energy to your community

Explore the promise and challenges of bringing renewable energy generation to your community
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Daily News Lesson July 23 2021

17-year-old invents color changing sutures that detect infection

Read and discuss the impact of Dasia Taylor's new color changing sutures
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Daily News Lesson March 23 2021

How poetry helps this doctor communicate with patients better
Discuss the connections between art and wellness.
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Daily News Lesson March 22 2021

Health care inequities this inventor fought against still exist today
Learn about a pioneering medical inventor and how his work is relevant today
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