Trail Guide to Learning: Paths of Progress Set

By Debbie Strayer and Linda Fowler

Book Overview

Paths of Progress is the third step on the Trail Guide to Learning . To grow a s a country, another group of leaders had to step forward during our history-scientist and inventors. Study those who used their talents and abilities to answer questions that provided better ways of living and working. The lives of these devoted individuals and their contributions will be examined throughout our hsitory, into the Industrial Revolution and the beginning of the 20th century. Primary science focus involvesPhysical Science (such as energy, motion, and work) and the economic impact of each development. Some key figures studied include Ben Franklin, Samuel Morse, George Washing Carver, The Wright Brothers, and Thomas Edison. This full one year course is targeted for grades 5-7, but the lessons can easily be adapted for 4th and 8th grades as well."

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1931397694
• ISBN13: 9781931397698
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Geography Matters
• Length: 800 Pages
• Weight: 3.25 lbs.