Accidents May Happen
This book lists fifty inventions such as nursery rhymes, the national anthem, anesthesia, cellophane, raisins, and dynamite that were discovered by accident. Each invention has its own story along with a picture to show how these great inventions were discovered. From Wheaties to telephones, microwave ovens to yo-yos, there are inspiring and often funny stories of 50 mistakes and misunderstandings that helped bring about life as we know it.
Economic Concepts
- Decision-Making
- Choices
- Opportunity cost
- Productive Resources
- Entrepreneurship
- Goods and services
Grade Levels
- Primary (K-3)
- Intermediate (4-6)
Related Subjects
- Science
- U.S. History
- World History
- Geography
In one of the stories it was mentioned that people used natural resources to dye clothes, such as plants, animals, and other things from the earth. This link would be fun to do within the classroom. Dye shirts using natural resources.
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