Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Stephanie Kwolek
Learn about the life and work of Stephanie Kwolekbest, known for inventing the first of a family of synthetic fibers of exceptional strength and stiffness.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Sven Wingqvist
Learn about the Swedish engineer, inventor, industrialist, and one of the founders of one of the world's leading ball- and roller bearing makers.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Thomas Alva Edison
Meet the inventor of the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and the long-lasting, practical electric light bulb, Thomas Edison.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Thomas Newcomen
Find out about the life and work of the inventor who created the first practical steam engine for pumping water in 1712, the Newcomen steam engine.
Other
Lemelson Mit: Linus Torvalds
Read a biography of Linus Torvalds, inventor of the Linux Computer Operating System.
National Inventors Hall of Fame
National Inventors Hall of Fame
Get a taste of what inventors do by exploring exhibits at the National Inventors Hall of Fame in North Canton, OH.
Read Works
Read Works: Ben Franklin's Idea
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a little-known invention made by Benjamin Franklin. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Focus on Scientists
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about different types of scientists including: an inventor, a forensic scientist, an astronomer, a primatologist, and more. A question sheet is available to help students build...
Teachnology
Teachnology: Inventors Teaching Theme
A number of worksheets and lessons on inventors and inventing are available here to non-subscribers. There are also many links to other sites with additional materials, including to biographies of well known inventors.
Teachnology
Teachnology: Inventors Teaching Theme
A number of worksheets and lessons on inventors and inventing are available here to non-subscribers. There are also many links to other sites with additional materials, including to biographies of well known inventors.
PBS
Pbs American Experience: Edison's Miracle of Light
This site explores the various challenges Edison faced upon attempting to produce electric power. It contains a historical essay, a complete list of Edison's patents, information on the AC and DC currents, recordings produced by the...
PBS
Pbs: Who Made America?: Innovators: Cyrus Mc Cormick
A Virginia farmer invented a mechanical reaper, then harvested profits in the Midwest's exploding grain belt, innovating credit, service, and sales practices that became essential parts of American big business.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre
Learn about the father of photography, his efforts and research that took him to this point. (In Spanish)
Other
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.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Frank Hornby
Learn how Frank Hornby managed to excel in toy invention based on engineering principles.
PBS
Pbs: Africans in America: Part 3: Eli Whitney's Cotton Gin
History of Eli Whitney and his cotton gin. Other links to sites with information on this topic.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Inventor of the Week: Granville T. Woods
Inventor Granville T. Woods is featured in this brief biography for his multiplex telegraph which was a useful invention for the railroad industry.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Inventor of the Week: Lloyd Augustus Hall
Inventor Lloyd Augustus Hall is featured in this brief biography who made several contributions to the food and drug industry such as his patented method for curing meats so they would keep better.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Inventor of the Week: Madame C. J. Walker
Inventor Madame C. J. Walker is featured in this brief biography for her invention of the Walker Hair Care System.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Invention of the Week: Alexander Graham Bell
This site provides a biographical sketch of Alexander Graham Bell and his inventions. Find out about Bell's patents in addition to the telephone.
Other
Engineer Girl: Competitions and Contests
Test out your engineer skills. Here you can find information about the Engineer Girl essay contest and competitions hosted by other organizations.
Ohio State University
Osu History Teaching Institute: Alexander Graham Bell Primary Source Activity
Eighth graders will critically examine primary sources to gain a better understanding of Alexander Graham Bell and the impact of his inventions.
Computer History Museum
Computer History Museum: Charles Babbage
Considered by some to be the "father of the computer", Charles Babbage was a 'gentleman scientist'. Learn interesting facts about his personal life and his career.
Contemplator
My Days Have Been So Wondrous Free Hopkinson
Site includes Lyrics and the story behind the man who wrote the song, Francis Hopkinson. It also contains a midi download of the song.