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2nd Grade Engineering Resources: Zippers

Resources and activities to support and extend the learning 2nd Grade scientists are doing in their Engineering unit

Zippers: Where Did It Come From?

A "How Stuff Works" video about the invention, history, and evolution of zippers.

History of the Zipper

Wonderopolis: Who Invented the Zipper?
Have You Ever Wondered: Who invented the zipper?Who designed the modern zipper? Where did the name “zipper" come from? Visit Wonderopolis to find out!
History of the Zipper
A peek at the history of zipper production and use from the largest zipper manufacturing company, YKK.