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Instructions for Pupils
Mary was trying to solve a problem in the beginning of the story, 'Mary Had A Little Lab'. What type of invention can you create to help Mary, solve her problem?
1. Tap 
Add Response.
2. Use the 
drawing tools to draw an invention.
3. Use the 
microphone tool to explain how your invention solved the problem.
4. Tap the 
green check to add to your Journal.
OR
1. Tap Add Response.
2. Use materials around the room to create or draw your invention.
3. Use the 
photo tool to take a picture of your invention.
4. Tap the microphone tool to explain how your invention solved the problem.
5. Tap the green check to add to your Journal.
Teacher Notes (not visible to pupils)
Overview: Assign this activity as a follow-up to Seesaw's We Love to Read Challenge virtual author event with author Sue Fliess. Ms. Fliess read her book, 'Mary Had A Little Lab' and students learned about a young inventor who wants a pet, but can't buy one. She creates a new invention where she can makes her own pet sheep! In this activity, students will become young inventors and create their own invention to help Mary. They will draw a picture of their invention and explain their invention. How to Use This Activity: Differentiate by having students draw a picture of their invention on paper, and then use the photo tool in Seesaw to capture their drawing. Materials: None *Paper, markers, crayons if students are drawing themselves off Seesaw. Standards: ISTE 1.6 Activity created by author Sue Fliess.
