Course Title: Inventions and Innovations
Grade Level: Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Duration: 18 Weeks
Course Description:
This course explores the world of inventions and innovations, highlighting the creative process, technological advancements, and the impact of these developments on society. Students will engage in hands-on activities, research, and projects that foster an understanding of how inventions have shaped the world and how they can be a part of future innovations.
Lesson 7: History of Transportation - From Wheel to Hyperloop
Field Trip: Visit to a Transportation Museum or Facility
Activity: Program a Simple Robot
Lesson 17: Review and Reflections on Inventions and Innovations
Lesson 18: Student Innovation Showcase
Final Project: Students present their own invention or innovation idea
Assessment:
Participation in class discussions and activities
Completion of projects and experiments
Presentation of final project
Supplementary Materials:
Videos and documentaries on inventors and innovations
Guest speakers from local universities or industries
Educational trips to science centers or innovation hubs