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Lesson Plans - 4th Grade

Can You Hear Me?

What wonderful item did Alexander Graham Bell invent? History and technology come together in this recycled construction.

Thomas Edison Timeline

Track how Edison’s inventions changed everyday life. Imagine a world without lightbulbs or sound recordings!

Thomas Edison’s Inventions in the 1900s and Today: From “New” to You!

Individually or in small groups, have students draw or use images from the internet and magazines to create colorful pictorial timelines of the evolution of Edison’s inventions. Pictures of Edison’s inventions can be found on all the pages referenced in this lesson.

Pet Detective WebQuest

Take an online tour to learn about pets and their care.

The Perfect Pet

Choose the right pet for customers of an imaginary pet shop.