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__1. //**Private Investigator**// __

**4th Grade** (General Education)


 * Science **

**Strand 2 -** History and Nature of Science **C1 -** History of science as a human endeavor **PO1**: Identify how diverse people and/or cultures, past and present, have made important contributions to scientific innovations (e.g., Margaret Mead [anthropologist], supports Strand 4; Nikola Tesla [engineer, inventor] supports Strand 5; Michael Faraday [scientist], supports Strand 5; Benjamin Franklin [scientist], supports Strand 5).

**Essential Question:** What is one of the greatest inventions and how does it still affect the world today?


 * Overview: **After discussing a couple important inventors in class, the students will be introduced to the Private Investigator project and take learning into their own hands. From a list of five famous inventors, each student will choose one and begin researching the topic in class. For the inventor of their choice, the class will research some background history, interesting facts, and information on the actual invention. Then, the student will find information or reflect on how the invention is still used today. The class will turn in all of their research in a Powerpoint presentation with a creative layout/design, and share their findings in groups with their classmates.

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