In this activity, students learn about Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) who was …
In this activity, students learn about Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) who was a scientist, engineer, and inventor who was born in Scotland but became an American citizen in 1882. He invented the telephone in 1876, after years of putting in effort and proving his determination to technology. In his later years, he famously considered his invention a distraction, refusing to keep a telephone in his study. As students read, they take notes on how communication technology has changed over time.
Jennifer Owings Dewey is an author and illustrator of natural history books …
Jennifer Owings Dewey is an author and illustrator of natural history books for children and adults. In this short story, a narrator must walk through the desert after their car is damaged. As students read, they take notes on how the narrator's feelings about the desert change.
In this activity, students read about Sheldon Allan “Shel” Silverstein (1930-1999) who …
In this activity, students read about Sheldon Allan “Shel” Silverstein (1930-1999) who was an American poet, cartoonist, and author of children’s books. “Where the Sidewalk Ends” is a poem from Silverstein’s collection by the same name, which features poems alongside illustrations. Students respond to questions after reading the poem.
In this activity, students learn about Orville Wright (1871-1948) and Wilbur Wright …
In this activity, students learn about Orville Wright (1871-1948) and Wilbur Wright (1867-1912) who were American inventors. They were aviation experts who are credited with building the world’s first successful airplane. As students read, they identify the challenges the brothers faced when engineering the first airplane.
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