Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Comparing & Contrasting Inventors
What do inventors have that are alike? How are they different? Why do they invent? Learning about them may inspire you to invent new technology! In this instructional activity, students will compare and contrast key details in two texts...
National Inventors Hall of Fame
National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees
The National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) recognizes the enduring legacies of exceptional U.S. patent holders. Inventors not only create new inventions, but they can create new industries that employ millions of people. Their...
Smithsonian Institution
Lemelson Center: Thomas Edison's Inventive Life
This site is a complete resource for learning about Edison's life, his inventions, and electricity. If you like experimenting, there are instructions included for how to make your own light bulb. Good photos.
Curated OER
Cbc Kids: 10 of the Latest Inventions to Make Life a Little Easier
Learn about some of the nifty inventions that add more functionality to common objects. With the Smart toothbrush, your teeth will be clean in no time. The Albert Clock forces you to answer a Math question before it tells you the time....
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.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Inventors and Inventions 2: Air and Space
After discussing important flying inventions, students explore technological design by making paper airplanes.
abcteach
Abcteach: Inventors and Inventions
[Free Registration/Login Required] Find several scientific inventors and inventions with activities for students in primary grades through middle school. One lesson in particular integrates technology by focusing on the invention of the...
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Sectors of Discovery
The 11 Sectors of Discovery have been highlighted, with significant inventions by Albertan's highlighted in each category.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: The Inventors
Who are some of Alberta's significant persons in the area of inventions? This site by the Heritage Community Foundation provides categories, such as Agriculture, Transportation, Health, Home, and Sports, in which famous Alberta inventors...
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: The Inventions
What are some of the key inventions by Albertans? This site by the Heritage Community Foundation highlights many Albertan's significant inventions and has categorized them to make it accessible for learners.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Peter Jacobs
Peter Jacobs invented many interesting items in his life, including the famous 'Jaycopter'. Explore this site by the Heritage Community Foundation to find out more about Peter Jacobs and his inventions.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Laurie Tandrup
Laurie Tandrup invented two unique car seats--the 'Travelbud' and 'The Butterfly'. Learn about her inventions and how they came about on this site by the Heritage Community Foundation.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Walter Makowecki
'Cheemo Frozen Perogy's' were invented by Walter Makowecki--read about the machine that inspired this invention and how it changed Makowecki's life forever.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Jim and Jackie Anderson
Learn about the 'Frost Free Nose Pump' that Jim and Jackie Anderson invented to provide clean water to their herds all year long.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Charles Sherwood Noble
One of Alberta's greater known inventors, Charles Noble, is explored through his biography and his impact on soil erosion, the invention of the "Noble Blade" and the history of Nobleford, a community in southern Alberta named for him.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Stephen Snow Sears
Learn about Stephen Sears, an Albertan who patented an invention, a weed killer, in 1929, in addition to modifying a Stook Loader.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Raymond
Learn about Raymond "Sugar Ray" Lemieux's synthesis of carbohydrates as you read about his life and his invention of "Synthetic Sugar".
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Dr. Jacqueline Shan & Dr. Peter Pang
CV Technologies,an Edmonton biotech company founded by Dr. Shan who co-invented "Cold-Fx" and is highlighted on this site by the Heritage Community Foundation.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: James Gibbons
James Gibbons' invention of the "Grizzly Screen" and his biography are highlighted on this site by the Heritage Community Foundation.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Elias Bjarni
Elias Bjarni "Ole" Olson is credited for using the first coloured ice in a curling game and inventing the standard rubber curling hack. Read his biography and explore some of Olson's other achievements.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Ed Adams
Learn about Ed Adams and his invention of 'Mobile Gas Tank Leak Testing Technology'.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Dave Hygaard
Learn about the 'Arctic Chiller Water Bottle'--an invention from a Sherwood Park, Alberta, sandwich maker!
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Karl Clark
Karl Clark and his inventions in the area of the oilfields 'Method for Separating Bituminous Sands' and 'Royalite Oil' are highlighted in this biography.
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