“Invention Education” lesson series where students are the inventors
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Learn how inventions are solving problems around the world and then have students design their own inventions that help their communities. Continue reading
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Lesson plan: How mimicking nature inspires new inventions
Lesson Plan
In this lesson plan, students will learn about biomimicry — an innovative method in which nature inspires new inventions to solve some of the world’s toughest problems. Continue reading
Lesson plan: How student inventors can help solve the Earth’s plastic problem
Lesson Plan
Use this NewsHour lesson plan to learn more about invention education and how students are creating solutions to help improve plastic pollution. Continue reading
Lesson plan: How inventions are saving sea turtles
Lesson Plan
Students will research different ways to curb poaching of sea turtles and design their own invention to help protect endangered species. Continue reading
Rising ocean temperatures threaten world’s coral reefs
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Rising ocean temperatures resulting from climate change are killing coral reefs across the planet. Continue reading