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Science4 Fun: Thomas Edison
Brief biographical sketch of Thomas Alva Edison, inventor of the light bulb and phonograph.
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Science4 Fun: Alexander Graham Bell
Brief biographical sketch of Alexander Graham Bell who was most famous for his invention of the telephone.
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Science4 Fun: Television
Brief discussion of the invention of the television and the different generations from mechanical televisions to modern digital TVs.
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Science4 Fun: Cotton Gin
Illustrated article discusses Eli Whitney, the inventor of the cotton gin, and how the cotton gin works.
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Science4 Fun: Sewing Machine
Illustrated article provides a discussion of the invention of the sewing machine.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Invention of the Week: Whitcomb Judson
This site from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology provides a brief but factual account of the role Whitcomb Judson played in the development of the zipper.
Great Idea Finder
The Great Idea Finder: Invention of the Zipper
This site from The Great Idea Finder tells how Whitcomb Judson came up with the idea of the zipper. His employee, Gideon Sundback, made it a success.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Reel Science: Cool Experiments
Eight student videos are featured on this site by Reel Science. Each video presents a separate experiment that can be adapted for both class use, a science experiment, or a fun activity to explore at home.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: Science, Inventions, and Technology
Kids learn about the Science, Inventions, and Technology of Ancient Mesopotamia such as writing, the wheel, astronomy, and government on this site.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Inventor of the Week: Eli Whitney
This site from the MIT Invention Dimension provides the history of Eli Whitney's cotton gin. Important part of the Industrial Revolution.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Inventor of the Week: Henry Ford
This site from MIT Invention Dimension is a brief profile of Henry Ford focusing on the Assembly Line.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Invention of Airplane
Learn about the early efforts to fly, the Wright brothers first successful flight in 1903, and the modern airplane.
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Science4 Fun: Camera
Take a look at the history of cameras from the first pinhole camera in the 11th century to the modern day digital camera.
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Science4 Fun: Light Bulb
Learn about the early developments of the invention of the incandescent light bulb and Thomas Edison's development of the first practical light bulb.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Who Invented the Camera?
Interesting article on the history of the camera.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Invention of Telephone
Explores the history of the telephone invention.
My Hero Project
My Hero: George Washington Carver
Use this site to learn about George Washington Carver, the African-American scientist "famous for experimenting with plants."
Curated OER
Electric Lamp Image Courtesy General Electric
This site from The Great Idea Finder presents a lengthy biography of Thomas Edison, followed by a wealth of suggested resources including books, movies, and the Internet.
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Sewing Machine History: Invention of the Sewing Machine
The history of the sewing machine dates back to 1755. This page describes the breakthroughs, ending with Singer's design in 1851. Links to sites about sewing machines.
Curated OER
Microwave Oven
Site includes fascinating facts about the invention of the microwave oven by Perry Spencer in 1945.
Curated OER
828152: The Telephone: Turning Point Inventions
Image of the telephone invented by Alexander Graham Bell.