Untold Stories: Inventions: True Beginnings 6-Pack

Help students explore diverse perspectives in the texts they’re reading! The Untold Stories series describes ordinary people doing extraordinary things, all while promoting representation and culturally responsive learning. This 6-pack of cards for Grade 4 and the accompanying lesson detail the unusual history behind everyday inventions.

Untold Stories: Inventions: True Beginnings 6-Pack includes:

• 6 student cards with interesting grade-level text, a time line of when the inventions were made, words to know, and more features
• A helpful lesson plan with 8 focus areas
• Reproducible student pages related to the topic
• Meaningful social emotional learning activities that are woven into each lesson

When it comes to inventions, sometimes credit is not given where credit is due. Teach students about inventors of diverse backgrounds who show perseverance as they strive to solve society’s problems. These teacher-approved 8.5 x 11-inch cards investigate the stories behind inventions while students focus on vocabulary, reading comprehension, speaking and listening, writing, content knowledge, SEL, and taking action. With thoughtful student and teacher resources, this product will empower fourth grade students by encouraging them to explore their own untold stories.

This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.