Fifth graders examine the role of the Gutenberg press and its effect on society. Using this information, they write a persuasive paper discussing which form of copying is easier to mass produce. They share their opinions with the class...

Sixth graders use the internet to answer questions about Gutenberg's invention. As a class, they discuss their findings about society and technology in the late Middle Ages. They discover the influence of a certain group of people in...

This brief account of Gutenberg's life is an excellent resource. Additional links to photographs of his equipment and works are available also.

This website discusses the life and times of Johann Gutenberg and the first printed Bible, also known as the "42 line Bible." It mentions printing techniques.