In his lifetime, Edison took out over 1,000 patents. How did he do it all? He slept only four hours a night. In this lesson, students read a short biography of the inventor of the light bulb. They review new vocabulary and discuss other important inventions.

Thomas Edison

In this lesson, students learn about the inventor of the telephone. They learn new vocabulary and discuss different forms of communication.

Alexander Graham Bell

In this lesson, students read a short biography about Marie Curie, the first female Nobel Prize winner. Students learn new vocabulary and practice their writing and listening skills.

Marie Curie

Orville and Wilbur Wright invented and flew the world's first powered aircraft. They spent years improving their designs and built planes for the army. They also trained pilots to fly.

The Wright Brothers

In this lesson, students learn about a famous Austrian American actress and inventor. Students learn and practice new vocabulary and discuss the value of beauty over intelligence.

Hedy Lamarr

Students develop vocabulary and reading skills in English while increasing knowledge about inventions and inventors.

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