Teachnology
Teachnology: Water Theme Resources
For any educator preparing a teaching theme/unit on water, this is the site for you! Included are links to a myriad of lesson plans, worksheets, hands on activities, web quests, interactive sites, and famous scientists and inventors.
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Natural Science: Dictionary of Scientific Quotations
A collection of engaging quotations by scientists, inventors, writers, and statesmen about science and invention. With entries from modern-day scientists, such as Francis Crick, and from notable ancients, such as Archimedes.
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Institute for the Preservation of Elevator History: Frank J. Sprague
Biography of Sprague, who is responsible for the development of electric trailways, electric elevators, and a commercial form of the electric motor.
Historica Canada
Historica Canada: Heritage Minutes: Joseph Armand Bombardier
Part of a series, this resource profiles Joseph Bombardier who developed the snowmobile and other ATVs. Includes a brief video and learning resources.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Science, Optics & You: Galileo Galilei
Biography of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), one of the most famous scientists and inventors of all time. He is best remembered for his invention of the telescope, which caused him to question the contemporary belief that the Earth was the...
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National Museum of Science and Technology: Leonardo
Leonardo da Vinci, famous Renaissance painter and inventor, is the subject of a special collection of resources maintained by the National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan, Italy. Includes a gallery of his work, his biography,...
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Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame
A list of persons inducted in to the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame is offered on this website as well as information on the accomplishments of the members and the role of the Hall in recognizing important persons in Manitoba's...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Luis Alvarez Biographical
A biography of Luis Alvarez, a California native, who was awarded the 1968 Pulitzer Prize in Physics for his work with subatomic particles.
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Granville T. Woods
Read a brief biography of Graville T. Woods, known as "The Black Edison" because of the multitude and scope of his inventions. Perhaps his most important was a way for trains to communicate with each other.
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Alfred Butts Shows Criss Cross Words Board
National Public Radio details the history of the world's most famous and popular word game. Includes pictures of early versions, information on the inventor, and related links.
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Cross Cross Words Blueprints
National Public Radio details the history of the world's most famous and popular word game. Includes pictures of early versions, information on the inventor, and related links.
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Kids Play Scrabble
National Public Radio details the history of the world's most famous and popular word game. Includes pictures of early versions, information on the inventor, and related links.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Guglielmo Marconi
(1875- ) Italian electrical engineer famous as the inventor of wireless telegraphy
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Leonardo Da Vinci
(1452-1519) Famous Italian polymath who was a successful scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, painter, sculptor, architect, botanist, musician, and writer.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Pierre Beaumarchais
(1732-1799) Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais was a watch-maker, inventor, musician, politician, invalid, fugitive, spy, publisher, arms-dealer, and revolutionary for both the French and American. He was famous for his theatrical...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Thomas Alva Edison
(1847-1931) Famous American inventor.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Alexander Graham Bell
A photo of Alexander Graham Bell, a famous scientist and inventor well known for making the first practical telephone.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Thomas Edison
This is a black and white photo of a famous American inventor named Thomas Edison. His many inventions included the practical electric light bulb and phonograph (a device used to play recorded sound).
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