Incredible Inventions! Name: ______________ Due Date: Wed., 2/27 Incredible Inventions! Step 1: Choose an invention and work in groups of two. Our invention is ______________________. Step 2: Research. Use a variety of sources: look in a book/encyclopedia in the school library, talk to an expert, and/or look online for information. Write this information down on a separate sheet of paper so you can edit it and make sure the grammar and content are accurate. You may NOT copy what you read, you need to say the information in your own words! Step 3: Answer the essential questions about your invention (provided on the following page). Step 4: Create a PPT, Poster and/or role-play based on your research. You will graded on content, creativity and a 2-5min. presentation. Presentations begin Wednesday!

The Essential Questions Answer the following in complete sentences, using specific details for support. 1. a) What is the purpose of the invention? b) How were things done before the invention? a)____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ b)_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. a) About what time was the invention created? b) Which dynasty was ruling over China during that time? a)__________________________________________________________ b)__________________________________________________________ How did the invention make life better for people in Ancient China? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. How are we still affected by the invention today? 5. Record AT LEAST two other interesting facts about your invention: 1.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Score:____ /50