INNOV> [Innovative-Teaching] ITN: Inventors <February 2, 2003>
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Subject: [Innovative-Teaching] ITN: Inventors <February 2, 2003>
Go to http://surfaquarium.com/newsletter/inventor.htm for the html
version of this week's newsletter:
Here is the promised edition on inventors, following up last week's
inventions issue of the newsletter. Together you have quite a cache
of online resources with which to augment your class work on the
scientific method, simple machines, or any other topic which lends
itself well to the creation of new ideas and products. One alluring
feature of studying inventors and inventions is the way they
integrate easily across the curriculum and across intelligences in
your classroom. Integration is the key to successful instruction!
As we mourn the loss of Columbia and her crew, let us be mindful
that the spirit of pioneering new frontiers in all areas of life is
full of dangers, challenges and rewards, and that it is only through
the courage and vision of our inventors and pioneers that we as a
world have been able to make the advances we have throughout human
history. In grieving our loss, let us also persevere to continue the
work these brave astronauts have begun for us; for in realizing
their goals we will honor their sacrifice and celebrate their memory.
Thanks to Jerry B. for his input on this week's topic. Happy
Groundhog's Day!
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Built in America - http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/hhhtml/hhhome.html
This site houses the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) and
the Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) collections of the
Library of Congress online. Whether you are looking for inventions
are architectural innovation, this site has lots to offer.
Edison National Historic Site - http://www.nps.gov/edis/home.htm
WWW presence of Edison's home, covering everything from Edison's
life and education to actual photos and patent lists. Be sure to
check out the link on Edison's invention process, which gives young
inventors insight into the working genius of this great inventor.
Einstein - http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/einstein/
The American Museum of Natural History presents this site based on
their current exhibit which lasts through August 2003. For an even
more in-depth view of the man's life and achievements, be sure to
visit A. Einstein: Image and Impact at
http://www.aip.org/history/einstein/ .
Exploring Leonardo - http://www.mos.org/sln/Leonardo/
The Boston Museum of Science hosts this well-crafted site on the
many facets of da Vinci's genius; I especially like the Inventor's
Workshop which gets into close-ups on gadgets and machines as well
as classroom activities. Definitely worth your consideration.
Famous Inventors A - Z -
http://inventors.miningco.com/cs/famousinventors/
About.com has put together this impressive collection of online
resources about hundreds of inventors, listed alphabetically or by
nation. Each link not only offers an overview of an inventor, but
offers additional online resources for further research.
The Great Idea Finder - http://www.ideafinder.com/
Here's a great site for learning more about creative ideas that are
being shared by innovators around the world. There's hot products,
inventors at work, facts and myths, an idea showcase and even a
resource center for students who want to dig deeper.
The History of Invention - http://www.cbc4kids.cbc.ca/general/the-
lab/history-of-invention/default.html
Awesome timeline of very practical inventions that have effected our
lives over the centuries: plywood, swimming pools, vaccinations,
electric guitar, computer mouse, space shuttle, the v-chip and so
much more - and the dates and sequence of some of these makes you
look twice!
Inventing Modern America: From the Microwave to the Mouse -
http://web.mit.edu/invent/www/ima/
This site profiles thirty-five inventors and their creation of
everyday objects, exploring the life and work of five of these
scientists. Choose one of the inventors' qualities: courage,
insight, know-how, vision, and perseverance, and learn more about
them.
The Inventor's Museum - http://www.inventorsmuseum.com/
This site is set up like a Web directory with categories that are
common themes students use for reading up on inventors and
inventions. Categories include time periods, sciences and
demographic groups. There's even games and an online quiz.
The National Inventors Hall of Fame -
http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame/1_0_0_hall_of_fame.asp
This is the online presence of the actual Hall, containing "exhibits
and presentations which allow visitors to experience the excitement
of discovery, creativity, and imagination." It can be viewed by the
name of the invention itself or by the inventor's name
alphabetically or chronologically.
Smithsonian: Inventors and Innovation -
http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/nmah/invent.htm
These limited high quality links on the topic of inventing. The
table of links to inventions and inventors offers a succinct look at
some prominent people and machines of the last 150 years, including
African American Inventors, Women Inventors of the 20th Century and
Edison's Timeline of Invention.
Wacky Patent of the Month - http://colitz.com/site/wacky.htm
Unusual and amazing contraptions featured every month (this month
it's a man-catching tank by Stanley Valinski!) along with
information on patents and invention links - sponsored by a law
office so there's a uniquely legal point of view.
The World of Benjamin Franklin -
http://sln.fi.edu/franklin/rotten.html
Presented by the esteemed Franklin Institute, this online exhibit
takes the viewer through a tour of BF's life and accomplishments;
hey - if you're going to talk inventors you might as well talk about
the best!
Zoom Inventors and Inventions -
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/
Enchanted Learning touts this easy to use A - Z listing of
inventors, including a number of sub-categories by era, nation and
high-interest topic such as communication, transportation and
undersea inventions.
Find More Great Resources at http://surfaquarium.com/it.htm
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You can email URL's of high quality sites which may be of interest
to our readers as well as new topic ideas and input and feedback!
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