Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Inventors and Inventions
The industrial revolution in America spawned the inventions of many inventors, who improved technology in many different areas. See how transportation, agriculture, and communications were transformed because of these inventions.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Glamour of American Cities
You can't keep them down on the farm! Read about the glamour and allure of the city in the late 19th century where electricity and skyscrapers, along with other thechnological advances, enticed people into the city from the country.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Robert Fulton
Learn how the steamboat got its start at the hand of a curious and energetic inventor-Robert Fulton. (In Spanish)
Other
A Brief History of Computers and Networks
Provides historical information on computers and networks, from the beginning of mechanical calculators in the 1640's to modern times.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Inventors and Inventions 1
Young scholars research and explore the importance of two inventions that people use every day: sticky notes and Velcro.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Technology at Work 2
Young scholars explore and debate the value of technological advances that have had both positive and negative effects on society.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Technology at Work
In this classroom activity, students research the importance of technologies which contributed to societal advancements throughout history.
Other
D Green: The First Generation Computers
Discusses the first generation computers, the Bendix G-15, and first generation technologies.