McGraw-Hill Mathematics 2003 Return to Unit List
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Our Nation
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Our Nation
e-Journal

The Nation Changes

Step 1. Questions

Research an invention or technology from about 100 years ago. Here are some questions to help guide your research.
  • How did the invention or technology change life in the U.S.?
  • Who is famous for this invention or technology?
  • How has the invention or technology changed through the years?
  • How does the invention or technology compare to how we do things today?
To begin, visit the Internet sites in Step 2. You may also choose to visit a library, read your local newspaper, or interview an adult. Then follow Step 3 to write your report.


Step 2. Research

Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!


Toolbox Tip: Click here for information on how to surf the Internet safely.


Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century
Check out this site to explore the top engineering achievements of the 1900's. You can learn about older inventions as well as some newer ones.
Take Notes:



The Telephone and Telegraph
This site traces the history of two very important inventions: the telephone and telegraph.

Take Notes:



The Shocking Truth About Electricity
Visit this site to learn about the the history of electricity and the people who helped us understand and use it. This is a ThinkQuest site.

Take Notes:



Search Engines
ToolBox Tip: Click here for tips on using search engines.

www.yahooligans.com
www.kidsclick.org


or


Leave e-Journal