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Inventions Research Project

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              Use the BIG 6 Method to research an inventor who has changed the way we live.

Task Definition:  Choose an inventor that you find interesting and research what that person invented, when it was invented, who the inventor was, other inventions that let to this invention, and the importance of the invention.

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These are just suggestions. Think of something in your everyday life that might have a curious beginning. Even the smallest ideas can lead to an interesting story. 

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Topics to Research and Include in Your Report:
When you write your report, try to answer as many of the following questions as you can:

  • What does this invention do for the world?: 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). What was happening at the time of the invention that made it necessary?

  • 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.

  • Why is this invention important? 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?

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Citing Your References: When you write your bibliography, list all of your references.

Formats for each type of publication follows (there are different formats for different media):

  • Web Site: Author(s) if appropriate. Title of Site or web page. URL of site, date of publication (the earliest copyright year listed).

  • Book: Author(s). Title of book. Edition. Location of publisher: Name of Publisher, year of publication.

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 Web Resources:

 

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/

 

http://library.thinkquest.org/C002942/inventors/index.shtml

 

http://cybersleuth-kids.com/sleuth/Science/Inventors/index.htm

 

https://sites.google.com/site/laurelhillelementaryschool/media-center/fifth-grade-research-project

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