Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Inventor of the Week: Garrett A. Morgan
This site from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology provides information on Garrett A. Morgan (1877-1963 CE), who is credited with inventing the gas mask, and, in turn, saving firefighters from suffocating while putting out fires...
Curated OER
The Engines of Our Ingenuity: Garrett Morgan
This site presents a radio program (with accompanying text) focusing on Garrett Morgan, inventor of the traffic signal, gas mask, and an innovative hair straightener.
Curated OER
The Engines of Our Ingenuity: Garrett Morgan
This site presents a radio program (with accompanying text) focusing on Garrett Morgan, inventor of the traffic signal, gas mask, and an innovative hair straightener.
PBS
Pbs Who Made America? Garrett Augustus Morgan
The African American inventor of a life-saving device, mechanical traffic signals, and more had to fight for recognition.
Read Works
Read Works: Making Streets Safer
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about traffic lights and how they make streets safer. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Special Feature: Forgotten Inventors
This fascinating site from PBS features seven inventions from the 19th and 20th centuries, along with information about the men and women who created them. Click on one of the small photos to learn more, or scroll down through the...