How many of Thomas Edison's inventions do your scholars use every day? They might be shocked to find out! Young historians watch a video, analyze a photograph, and read one of Edison's letters to learn more about his life and impact. They follow up with a culminating activity to reflect on Edison's contributions and how those affect their lives today. 

Concepts

thomas edison, american inventors, light bulbs

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Create an invention laboratory in the classroom to mirror Edison's
• Place today's versions of Edison's inventions around the classroom to aid with the final assignment
• Print and post around the classroom photos of Edison's lab and inventions prior to the lesson

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson is designed for 20-40 minutes, pace activities accordingly

Pros

• Provides questions to use as students watch the video
• Resource contains printable graphic organizer to help with the final activity

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.3.2 SL.4.2 SL.5.2 SL.6.2