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Jazz and World War II: A Rally to Resistance, A Catalyst for Victory
Learners examine the impact of WWII on the development of jazz music and consider how jazz music helped to boost morale of both soldiers and those left at home. They identify the function of jazz as a cultural export and discuss its...
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Thomas Edison's Inventions in the 1900s and Today: From "New" to You!
Students research types of technology available to Americans at the beginning of the 20th century and compare the style of living to modern times. They identify Thomas Edison's contributions to technology and their own current lifestyles.
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US History
In this US History worksheet, learners complete the crossword puzzle using the clues at the bottom of the page. There are 34 clues in total on this worksheet.
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The World's Columbian Exposition
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this technological advancements lesson, students research and share information regarding technologies and inventions featured at the World's...
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A Survey of Thomas Edison's Inventions
Students complete a web survey for Thomas Edison's inventions. In this Thomas Edison activity, students visit the websites to learn about the inventions of Thomas Edison.
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Thomas Edison's Bright Ideas
Thomas Alva Edison may be one of the most well-known scientists to elementary or middle schoolers. Use his story to show that he invented more than just the light bulb and to inspire youngsters to work hard! You could use this on the...
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African American Inventors: Granville T. Woods
Get to know inventor, Granville T. Woods. Who is he? From what state did Woods come? What did he design? All questions your scholars will find the answers to with this response-to-reading worksheet.
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New Jersey Challenge
In this recognizing facts about the state of New Jersey worksheet, learners read factual phrases about New Jersey and choose answers telling who, what, or where. Students choose 10 multiple choice answers.
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New Jersey Crossword Puzzle
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the 10 clues about New Jersey. Students complete the crossword with words about the state.
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New Jersey Vocabulary
In this vocabulary activity learning exercise, students read the 10 statements associated with New Jersey. Students then complete the statements with the words from the word bank.
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Thomas Edison
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the accomplishments of Thomas Edison. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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Learning About the Great Inventor: Thomas Edison Lesson Plans
Thomas Edison facts can inspire students to create their own inventions, and persevere despite adversity.
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Thomas Edison, electricity and America
Students will examine Edison's application of electricity and the concept of the American Consumer Culture and what thay means. Students will evaluate how these ideas and concepts led to change.
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Machinery In Society
Young scholars explore technology by completing a worksheet in class. In this common machinery lesson, students define the different designs that make simple machines work such as wheels, pulleys and gears. Young scholars utilize verbs...
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Earliest Voices: Thomas Edison
This resource offers historic voice recordings of Thomas Edison. There is a recording of animal sounds, and a speech given at an electrical exhibition in 1908. A biography and downloadable images of him are also included.
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Earliest Voices: Gallery From the Vincent Voice Library
This site addresses the advent of the voice recording. The introduction talks about the country at the time of this invention, the feelings of people on the topic, and early recording itself. Included are voice recordings of such...
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Earliest Voices: Recording the Early Voices
Here's an interesting look at the development of the phonograph by Thomas Edison and other inventors.
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Edision Birthplace Museum: Birthplace of Edison
Biographical look at Thomas Edison from the museum of his birthplace. Provides information on his life and his inventions. Also gives a tour of Edison's birthplace.