Inventions 1: Edison And The Light Bulb

Students are introduced to the realm and power of inventions, and help them to better recognize their impact on people and society.

Learners examine the impact of inventors on our world. In this science lesson, students are given a time line of the invention of familiar objects. Learners then evaluate some kid inventors and decide if...

Kids learn about Thomas Edison's biography. Invented many things including the light bulb and phonograph.

Students recognize that inventions are developed to fill a need.In this inventions lesson, students become familiar with the inventing process and create simple inventions. Students complete a worksheet about their inventions.

Students see what inventors have to think about when making an invention.  In this inventions lesson students examine Thomas Edison and the light bulb and the history of inventions. 

Students see what inventors have to think about when making an invention, particularly the kinds of effects they can have on people.

Interesting biographical information, famous inventions, and quotes of Thomas Edison, one of America's greatest inventors.

Students study different inventors and inventions.  In this invention introduction lesson plan students pretend that they are an inventor and come up with their own invention.  

Students create light bulb Santa's using old light bulbs, acrylic paints, ribbon, and cords in this art lesson for the second through eighth grade classroom. This is a great activity to do before winter break. A picture of the final...

Students see what inventors have to think about when making an invention, particularly the kinds of effects they can have on people.