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The Invention Factory: Thomas Edison's Laboratories - This lesson plan is based on the National Register of Historic Places registration file, "Edison National Historic Site," the archives maintained at the site, and other materials about Thomas Edison and the West Orange laboratory. It was written by Benjamin Bolger, Park Ranger, Edison National Historic Site; and edited by Fay Metcalf, education consultant and series editor for Teaching with Historic Places lesson plans. The lesson could be used in teaching units on the industrialization of the United States, the development of science and technology, or social change in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Students will discover how Edison systematized the process of inventing, allowing for the rapid development and production of inventions that improved the lives of millions of people. (M)
Major Inventions by African-Americans - Some of the world’s most popular inventions were created by African-Americans, dating back to 1820, when Thomas Jennings, believed to be the first African-American inventor to receive a patent, created a more efficient dry cleaning process. Many years later, Judy W. Reed became the first African-American female inventor with her hand-operated dough kneader and roller. Reed, who was illiterate, signed the patent with an ‘X.’ Here’s a list of other items inventions by African-Americans. (Y, M)
The Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences - Profiled here are African American men and women who have contributed to the advancement of science and engineering. The accomplishments of the past and present can serve as pathfinders to present and future engineers and scientists. African American chemists, biologists, inventors, engineers, and mathematicians have contributed in both large and small ways that can be overlooked when chronicling the history of science. By describing the scientific history of selected African American men and women we can see how the efforts of individuals have advanced human understanding in the world around us. (Y, M, O, T)
African American Scientists - Since Benjamin Banneker and George Washington Carver left their marks on American science, African Americans have made great strides as scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and inventors. It's a story of success in the face of great odds in a racist society. However, there's still much room for progress, because even today blacks are sorely underrepresented as science students, teachers, and professionals. Here you can hear the voices of just a few of the black scientists who are living and working in North America today—and helping to pave the way for those who will follow. (Y, M, O, T)
Black Inventors A-Z - This is a A-Z list of popular Black inventors that we have more extensive information on: biographies, images, timelines, and other media. The Black Inventors Patent Holders List contains many more names, however, a biography may or may not be available. for further research we suggest using our Black History Month landing page. From All About.com (Y, M, O, T)
African-American Scientists - Free Reference from Teacher Vision.com (Y)
Learning Resource: African American Scientists - Many African Americans have contributed important discoveries and ideas to the field of science. In this lesson, students study several of these important scientists and explore their lives. In a writing exercise. Students recreate scientists' experiences through journal entries. Teaching - Lesson Plan for 6th Grade - 8th Grade (M)
The Lemelson Center - The Study of Invention and Innovation (M O)
Black History Month in the UK - Scientists - Use to celebrate Black History Month (October) or adapt to inspire for any occasion! (Y, M, O, T)
Famous Black Inventors - Famous black inventors - a database list of African American patent holders and individual biographies of African American inventors. Black History month and the historic contributions of black scientists and engineers. African American women in technology. From About.com (Y, M, O, T)
African-American History - Scientists & Inventors - From About.com (Y, M, O, T)
The Life of Henry Ford - (Y, M, O, T)
Henry Ford - From cybersleuth-kids.com. An internet search guide for the K-12 student. (Y, M, O, T)
Henry Ford - From Worldalmanacforkids.com - Automobile Production, Labor Problems, Wartime Production, and Other Activities. (Y, M, O, T)
Samuel Morse - by World Almanac for Kids (Y, M)
Timeline: Biography of Samuel Morse 1791 - 1872 - from About.com (Y,M)
Samuel Morse - From Inventive Genius (Y,M)
Samuel Finley Breese Morse - Samuel F. B. Morse was an artist by training and worked successfully as a portrait painter until the 1830s. Today, however, Morse is primarily remembered as the inventor of the electric telegraph and the related code system that bears his name. (Y.M)
ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL - From Garden on Praise (Y,M)
Alexander Graham Bell - From Surfing the Net with Kids (Y,M)
Alexander Graham Bell - From World Almanac for Kids (Y,M)
Alexander Graham Bell - From Kids Zone (Y,M)
Alexander Graham Bell - From CyberSleuth Kids (Y,M)
The Braille Bug Site - From the American Foundation for the Blind (Y,M)
Louis Braille Biography - From the American Foundation for the Blind (Y,M)
The life of Louis Braille - From the Royal National Institute of the Blind (Y, M, O, T)
Louis Braille:A Touch of Genius - From National Braille Press (Y, M, O, T)
TEACHER HERO:LOUIS BRAILLE - From My Hero Project (Y, M, O, T)
Thomas Edison - From World Almanac for Kids (Y, M)
Thomas Alva Edison - From Surfing the Net with Kids (Y,M)
Edison - From CyberSleuthKids (Y,M)
Thomas Edison - From Time for Kids (Y,M)
Inventors and Inventions Theme Page - This "Theme Page" has links to two types of resources related to the study of inventors and inventions. Students and teachers will find curricular resources (information, content...) to help them learn about this topic. In addition, there are also links to instructional materials (lesson plans) that will help teachers provide instruction in this theme. (Y, M, O, T)
Internet Scavenger Hunt: Inventors & Inventions - Education World writer Hazel Jobe has created special Internet scavenger hunts that will have your students surfing the best on-line resources for fun facts about some famous and not-so-famous inventors and inventions. (Y, M, O, T)
Inventors/Inventions - long list of resources detailing specific inventors including Leonardo DaVinci, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Graham Bell, Cyrus McCormick, Samuel Morris, Eli Whitney, and more (Y, M, O, T)
Black Scientists and Inventors - excellent resource page detailing specific inventors from Infoplease.com (Y, M, O, T)
George Washington Carver - (Y, M, O, T)
Invention Dimension - From MIT, this site features an Inventor of the Week with archives, the Inventor's Handbook, Invention Related Links and Resources, and more. (Y, M, O, T)
Inventor's Workshop - "TeachersFirst developed this unit to provide upper elementary and middle school teachers with a set of resources for exploring inventors and inventions." Includes an online inventors unit, a quiz, and a list of inventor/invention resources. (Y,M)
Inventors Hall of Fame - This site has a comprehensive list of all Hall of Fame inductees. Each inventor has a profile, including his or her invention, its impact, and the inventor's bio. (Y, M, O, T)
Aviation Unit Study - Fom easyfunschool.com - You can bring in high-interest, hands-on projects for science and art, biographies of famous flyers and inventors, history with studies of evolution of the airplane, and lots more! (Y,M)
PIONEERS, Inc. - PIONEERS, Inc., a subsidiary of the Hiram and Celia Ray Foundation, is a non-profit organization specializing in the research of Black Scientists and Inventors and dedicated to the preservation of Black American history and culture. (Y, M, O, T)