Inventions and Ideas is a Full Unit that invites your family to explore the brilliant ideas that have shaped our world—and then create something brand new yourselves. Students learn about inventions, patents, and problem-solving, while working all month toward designing, creating, and presenting their own invention. A unique thread throughout the unit is learning to recognize messages all around us and test what we hear with the Word of God, ending with students designing an ad or recording a commercial for their invention. With rich discussion, beautiful illustrations, and optional simple experiments nearly every day, this unit is hands-on, thought-provoking, and unforgettable.