The Case of the "Wright" Invention

With an introduction by Aaron Carter

Rebroadcast date: Wed., Dec. 11, 2002
Running time: 58:47
Travel back in time with the tree house detectives to learn about the process of invention from two of the greatest inventors of all time, Orville and Wilbur Wright. As the tree house detectives try to create their own invention, they get expert help from the Wright brothers, NASA researchers, and other experts in the community. The tree house detectives find that inventing is not as easy as it seems, and it really does take the "Wright" stuff to be a good inventor.

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• Math - Numbers and Operations; Measurement; Data Analysis and Probability; Problem Solving; Communication; Representation
• Science - Unifying Concepts and Processing; Science and Inquiry; Physical Science; Science and Technology; Science in Personal and Social Perspective; History and Nature of Science
• Technology - Basic Operations and Concepts; Social, Ethical, and Human Issues; Technology Productivity Tools; Technology Communication Tools; Technology Research Tools; Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools
• Geography - The World in Spatial Terms; Places and Regions; Human Systems
• NASA Enterprise - Aerospace Technology

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