Inventors' Day-Thomas Edison-Feb. 11

"Use these resources for science or social studies lessons and activities about innovation and invention, in observance of National Inventors' Day (celebrated on February 11, Thomas Edison's birthday),  or at any time during the school year. Whether you are simply learning about the history of invention or planning a school wide Invention Convention, these resources will provide inspiration and project possibilities." 

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Source: http://www.teachersfirst.com/spectopics/inventorsandinventions.cfm  

Inventors-Invention-For other resources go to the following sites:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inventors%27_Day  Inventors' Day

http://www.thomasedison.com/  Thomas Edison Site

http://www.teach-nology.com/themes/science/inventors/  Inventors-Invention

http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/twhp/curriculumkit/lessons/edison/4edison.htm Lesson

http://www.lessonplanet.com/search?keywords=Thomas+Edison&media=lesson Lessons

http://www.homeschoollearning.com/units/unit_09-06-01.shtml  Unit

http://www.edhelper.com/inventors_and_inventions.htm  Inventors-Invention Unit

http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.php?DocID=356  Edison-Light Bulb

http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/inventor.html  Resources

http://www.mrscjacksonsclass.com/inventors.htm  Resources

http://www.midgefrazel.net/edison.html  Edison

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/edison/lightbulb.shtml  Light Bulb-Parts