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Government Sites
Edison National Historic Site - Edison's improvements to the telegraph and the
telephone placed him on the cutting edge of communication technology at the turn of the Twentieth
Century. If Edison were living today, he would be interested in both the Internet and the World Wide
Web, a technology that can now make the legacy of the world's most famous inventor available to
you.
Engineering, Industry, and
Invention - (Smithsonian) - This site has many resources on topics, such as
manufacturing, energy and power, and invention and innovation.
Famous People in Energy - This site has brief biographies of
individuals who have made significant contributions to energy and science. The biographies vary in
reading level, but the site has tried to find pioneers that will be interesting for students of all ages.
George Washington Carver - George Washington
Carver was born a slave in Diamond Grove, Missouri, around 1864. He is one of the nation's most
famous agricultural scientists. Learn about his work.
Invention Playhouse - Want to Play? Want to Invent? What’s the
Difference? When asked what inspired them to become inventors, many adults tell stories about
playing as children. Read and learn about tinkering, exploring, social play and collaboration.
Meet Amazing Americans - America's Story - Discover the
inventors, politicians, performers, activists and other everyday people who made this country what it is
today.
Modern Inventors Documentation
Program - Learn about the beginnings of the bread slicer, the creation of the corn picker
or the makings of the matchstick. You can look up all kinds of inventions in the MIND database.
Natural
Inquirer - (Forest Service) - This journal was created so that scientists can share their
research with middle school students. Each article tells you about scientific research conducted by
scientists in the USDA Forest Service. All of the research in this journal is concerned with nature, trees,
wildlife, insects, outdoor activities and water.
Thomas A. Edison - The phonograph and the motion-picture
projector were only a few of Thomas Alva Edison's more than 1,000 inventions.
Other Resources
Albert Einstein: Image and Impact - Read about the life of the man behind the
theory of relativity.
Andrei
Sakharov - Andrei Sakharov (1921-1989) was a Soviet physicist who became, in the
words of the Nobel Peace Committee, a spokesman for the conscience of mankind.
Exploring Leonardo da Vinci - Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest
painters of the Italian Renaissance, yet he left only a handful of completed paintings. Explore this site
and learn about this fascinating scientist, inventor, and artist.
Ice Stories: Dispatches from Polar Scientists - Visitors will enjoy
learning about the thoughts and experiences of the scientists working in Antarctica and the Arctic. Just
click on the "Check out the dispatches" button. Visitors can learn how penguins function as
barometers of climate change, get up close and personal with a smattering of charismatic marine
mammals, and learn about the fascinating South Pole Telescope.
Linus
Pauling - Check out these famous scientists and explorers
Marie Curie and the Science of Radioactivity - Marie Curie discovered
the mysterious element radium. It opened the door to deep changes in the way scientists think about
matter and energy.
Mars Millennium Project - Take a journey of inspiration and discovery as you
explore Mars through answers to questions asked of artists, scientists, engineers, and astronauts.
Young Scientist Challenge - Do you have what it takes to be America’s Top
Young Scientist? Discovery Education/3M Young Scientist Challenge is the premier national science
competition for students in grades 5 through 8. The Young Scientist Challenge is designed to
encourage the exploration of science among America’s youth and to promote the importance of
science communication.
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