A Light Shines Bright

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The Life and Inventions of Thomas A. Edison

Introduction

The Edison Mystery

At the Inquisitive Scientists of America's annual meeting, you have discovered that our nation's most important inventor in science is missing. All information on Thomas A. Edison has disappeared from science and history books. There are no written words on his life, inventions, or ideas. What are scientists and inventors around the world going to do without their hero?

Who can help put Thomas Edison back into the science and history books? You know the answer to this question! It's you! How can you find information about Thomas Edison? Just use your computer!

Here are some strategies to help you find this great inventor:

1) Complete the Web Quest, "A Light Shines Bright."

2) Watch the PowerPoint presentation.

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Task

You will be creating an inspiration map highlighting the birth,
family life, inventions, accomplishments, and death of Thomas Edison.
You will use information from the Library of Congress.

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Process

Begin by completing this Web Quest.

#1 Start by clicking on the picture of Edison. Be sure to click on the correct
picture! The correct picture will reveal the date and place where Edison was born.

#2 Who did Edison marry in 1871?

go to http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/edhtml/edbio.html#early

#3 What song did Edison first record?

click on http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/jb/recon/phongrph_2

#4 What was Edison's favorite invention?

#5 What was Edison's first invention that received a patent?

a. phonograph b. electronic vote recorder c. kinetoscope

#6 What was Edison's biggest failed invention?

#7 What two inventions was Edison working on when he invented the
phonograph?

Click on the picture for the link.

#8 What was Edison's nickname?

Click on the pictures for the link.

a. "Big Tom"

b. "The Great Inventor"

c. "The Wizard of Menlo Park"

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After completing the webquest, you should have visited a variety of
sites about Thomas Edison. Use these sites to gather additional information
to add to your inspiration map.

Resources

All pictures are courtesy of The Library of Congress from
the American Memory Collection and the America's Library Collection.

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Evaluation

East North Street Academy of Mathematics and Science

A Light Shines Bright

Name: ________________________

Teacher: Ms. Shana Dunn

Date : ___________________

Title of Work: ___________________

Criteria

Points

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The student will complete the webquest and record their findings.	Student found at least two answers.	Students found at least three answers.	Student found at least six answers.	Student found all eight answers.	____
Student will use the information from the webquest to create an inspiration map about Thomas Edison.	Student will include at least four items from the webquest.	Student will include at least six items from the webquest.	Student will include all eight items from the webquest and one additional item.	Student will include all eight items from the webquest and at least two additional items.	____
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Conclusion

Congratulations on a job well done! You have discovered the mystery of this great man. Members of the Inquisitive Scientists of America have honored you with the Inquisitive Scientist Award and have given you your next mystery to solve. Who is Albert Einstein?

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