Standard: SS5H3: The student will describe how life changed in America
at the turn of the century. b. Describe the impact on American life of the
Wright brothers (flight), George Washington Carver (science), Alexander
Graham Bell (communication), and Thomas Edison (electricity)
Objective: 5th Grade Students will create a historical digital story
discussing how life changed in America at the turn of the century
and describe the impact on American life of Thomas Edison with
90 percent accuracy.
Level of Bloom's: Creating
Description of Activity: Students individually or in
pairs will research, write a script and then create,
record and share with fellow classmates a digital
story about Thomas Edison and his impact on
American life, including the changes in America
at the turn of the century.