Samuel Morse The inventions of Morse Code and the telegraph communication styles in the 1800s. This...		The Acadian Dikes A lesson that focuses on the Acadian culture and how they used dikes to prosper in their...
Learn About Transportation Firsts Learn about American contributions to the development of transportation.		Science, Technology, and Society: The Power of Plastic Distribute a reading selection and an assignment dealing with the uses of plastic.
Revolutionizing the Auto Industry: Henry Ford Read about Henry Ford's achievements, and explore the related activities to learn more about...		All About Washing Machines Interesting facts and fun activities related to the history of washing machines.
List of Firsts for U.S. Cities A list of firsts in various U.S. cities.		All About Rickshaws Interesting facts and fun activities related to rickshaws.
Women Inventors A list of women inventors and the fascinating things they invented.		First Hot-Air Balloon Flight Interesting facts and fun activities related to the first hot-air balloon flight.
Remembering Edison Edison's inventions of the light bulb and the phonograph are briefly discussed.		Roller Skates Interesting facts and fun activities related to roller skates.
John Fitch Lesson Handout This handout follows the lesson on John Fitch.		Electric Appliances Students imagine what a day would be like without the many electronic inventions to which they...
John Fitch: Pioneer Steamboat Inventor Read about the invention of the steamboat while teaching your students about note-taking.		Contraption Carnival Design a contraption or invention for a class-wide contest and presentation.
Cyrus McCormick: Agricultural Inventor In 1832 Cyrus McCormick displayed a labor saving machine – the reaper. This article and...		Light Bulbs Try a printable science activity that focuses on facts about light bulbs.
The Travois -- An Indian Farming Tool This cloze reading comprehension activity describes a farming tool invented by the Native...		Inventions Distribute a printable social studies activity that focuses on the chronological order of...