Welcome to Storyboard That's Picture Encyclopedia of Innovations! We have put together a collection of storyboards to help you better understand important world-changing inventions, discoveries, and technical improvements. We hope you enjoy this guide as much as we enjoyed making it.
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How Tos about Picture Encyclopedia of Innovations
Engage students with a storyboard project about innovations
Introduce a storyboard assignment on world-changing inventions to make learning interactive and creative. Storyboarding helps students visualize how innovations work and their impact on society.
Guide students to research an innovation of their choice
Encourage each student to pick an invention or discovery from the encyclopedia. Provide resources and support as they gather fun facts and images for their chosen topic.
Help students organize information using storyboards
Show students how to break down their innovation into simple storyboard panels. Include sections for the invention's background, how it works, and its global impact.
Support creativity with visuals and captions
Encourage students to use colorful drawings, digital images, and clear captions. Visual storytelling makes their projects more engaging and memorable for classmates.
Facilitate presentations and class discussion
Have students present their storyboards and explain the importance of their chosen innovation. Prompt questions and discussion to deepen understanding and highlight connections between inventions.
Frequently Asked Questions about Picture Encyclopedia of Innovations
What is a picture encyclopedia of innovations?
A picture encyclopedia of innovations is a visual guide that uses images and short explanations to teach students about important inventions, discoveries, and technological advancements throughout history.
How can teachers use a picture encyclopedia in the classroom?
Teachers can use a picture encyclopedia as a quick reference, for research projects, or to spark discussions and lessons about historical innovations and their impact on society.
Why is it important for students to learn about world-changing inventions?
Learning about world-changing inventions helps students understand how technology shapes society, encourages critical thinking, and inspires creativity for future innovations.
What are some examples of innovations featured in a picture encyclopedia?
Examples include the printing press, electricity, the internet, vaccines, and transportation breakthroughs like the airplane and automobile.
Where can students find visual resources to learn about inventions and discoveries?
Students can find visual resources in online picture encyclopedias, educational websites like Storyboard That, and digital libraries dedicated to inventions and discoveries.
Airplane - Hot Air Balloon
Husbandry - Radio
Refrigerator - X-Ray Imaging
Bring This to Your Classroom!
Our digital picture encyclopedia resources have easy to understand information with a visual in order to activate understanding and retention. Storyboard That is passionate about creating resources that inspire children to be storytellers, and we want students of all ages to have the ability to showcase what they have learned.
- Assign a term/person/event to each student to complete their own storyboard.
- Create your own picture encyclopedia of a topic you are studying.
- Create a picture encyclopedia of the people in your class or school.
- Post storyboards to class and school social media channels.
- Copy and edit these storyboards and encyclopedia pictures and use them as references or visuals.
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