Curated OER
Johannes Gutenberg and the Printing Press
Students use library or online resources to create time lines on the life of Johannes Gutenberg and tell the impact his invention, the printing press, had on the development of newspapers.
Curated OER
Search, Discover, Discuss
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...
Curated OER
What's The Big Deal?
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...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Johannes Gutenberg
This brief account of Gutenberg's life is an excellent resource. Additional links to photographs of his equipment and works are available also.
Other
The Second Millenia: Gutenberg: 1455 Printed Matters
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.