In this lesson, students learn the history of paper and how it is made. Students also discuss recycling.

Paper

The ballpoint pen is an instrument for writing on paper with a small, round ball made of brass, steel, or tungsten at its tip.

Ballpoint Pens

Invented by Louis Braille of France in the early 1800s, this system of raised dots allows people with limited vision or those who are legally blind to read, write, do math, and even compose music.

Braille

One minute we were calling each other on the phone, and the next we were communicating by SMS. How did this phenomenon happen?

Texting

Students develop English reading skills as well as vocabulary and knowledge related to methods of written communication.

Crafting Communication