1. Invention/Inventor Project from 1700’s-1800’s February 13-March 5 3 rd qtr. Project

2. Benchmarks 8.3.9-Describe how the development of technology in the first half of the 19 th century had an impact on American life. 8.8.1-Explain productivity in terms of output per worker, hour, machine, or unit of land, and its effect on standards of living in 18 th / and or 19 th century America. 8.8.2- Describe the factors that influence production and consumption decisions in a market system.

3. What is the goal? You will research and explain how the study of your inventor/invention impacted American life. You should be able to explain if it had an impact on the American society:Socially, Economically, and or Politically. You will be able to present your findings to the class orally.

4. Thinking Maps to be included Circle Map- All the things you found out about your topic. Multiflow Map- will show what is needed on ELMO. Flow Map-Inventors life history (birth-death) Will show on Elmo in class. Due date(s) February 27 th week

5. Handouts to be turned in… Thinking Maps (3) Circle, Flow, and Multiflow – Due no later than the week of February 27 th – Needs to be neat and legible. – Make sure you have a copy for yourself. Industrial Revolution Invention Application – Due no later than the week of March 5 th

6. Presentation Will present to the class. – Approximately 3-5 minutes cut off at 5min. You are expected to have a visual. – Either power point or board.

7. Project Selections You are able to pick your inventor/ invention Need to be from specified time period and able to explain impact on American Society. Need to sign up with teacher. Only one per class. Groups- 1 or 2 per group. Choose wisely!

8. Things to turn in… Thinking Maps (3) Visual (1) Bibliography (3) Handouts given in class (2) – Industrial Revolution Application – Oral Presentation sheet (s)