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Teach students how to design their own inventions that help their communities

In this lesson plan, consider ways to help loved ones monitor their health at home without disrupting their routines.

In this lesson plan, explore ways non-recyclable materials can be reused or repurposed instead

In this lesson plan, students will watch and discuss three short STEM videos produced by NewsHour's teen reporters

In this lesson plan, students will learn about — an innovative method in which nature inspires new inventions to solve some of the world's toughest problems

Learn how farm animals are improving energy output on solar farms and design their own device to improve a problem that relies on an eco-friendly solution

Learn about assistive devices and how innovation plays a key role in the invention process

Using the invention process, students will explore solutions to some of the problems facing the Mars mission and decide whether or not they are on board with expanding humankind’s reach in the universe

Hit the lights, please! In this lesson, students will learn about emerging technologies that are bringing new light sources to remote, poor areas of the world. Students will then invent their own light source using the steps of the invention process and share it via social media using #PBSInvention