New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Inventors
The New York Times Learning Network has developed interactive & printable crossword puzzles. The theme of this one is Inventors.
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Biografias Y Vidas
Allows user to search for biographies of different people. The site contains different biography classifications: historical, famous people of today such as stars and more! Easy to use and helpful for basic biographical knowledge.
Read Works
Read Works: Edison Tried and Tried Again
[Free Registration/Login Required] This biographical passage shares information about Thomas Edison, inventor of the light bulb. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Who Am I?
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a review of famous inventors and people of the Second Industrial Revolution. Activotes questions are included. There is a citation for a United Streaming video clip at the end that could be...
BBC
Bbc: History: Edmund Cartwright (1743 1823)
A summary of inventor Edmund Cartwright's (1743-1823 CE) life including details on many of his failed inventions. Archived.
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World, Vol. 1: Changing Ideas: Lesson 1 Quiz
Take this five question quiz to test how well you know your Enlightenment thinkers.
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World, Vol. 1: Changing Ideas: Lesson 6 Quiz
Choose the correct answer for each of the five multiple choice questions to evaluate your comprehension of Great Britain's Industrial Revolution.
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.
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.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Thomas Edison Biography
Interesting biographical information, famous inventions, and quotes of Thomas Edison, one of America's greatest inventors.