Supporting Innovation

Hundreds of resources in many formats for motivating innovative behavior, building knowledge and inspiring participation in innovation programs.

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Educational Program

Making Literacy–Innovation Connections

A complete educational program for running literacy and invention experiences with younger children.

PreK–2Grades 3–5
Center for Digital LiteracyView details
Book

1,000 Inventions & Discoveries

A broad illustrated reference introducing important inventions and discoveries.

Grades 3–5Grades 6–8
Roger BridgmanView details
Article

10 Amazing Inventions by Teens

An article highlighting creative inventions developed by teenagers.

Grades 3–5Grades 6–8
Grace MuranoView details
Video

A Plan to Recycle the Unrecyclable

A video story about a young innovator addressing a difficult environmental challenge.

Grades 6–8Grades 9–12
Ashton Cofer
Book

Ada Lovelace, Poet of Science

A biography introducing one of the earliest thinkers in computer programming.

Grades 3–5
Diane StanleyView details
Article

5 Ways to Encourage Young Innovators

Practical guidance for adults who want to encourage creativity and persistence.

Adults
Family resourceView details

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