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**Jeannette Gavilanes** **Websites for Historical Figures** 1. Edison National Historic Site http://www.nps.gov/edis This site includes facts about Edison. It also includes his inventions and even the first version of the talking doll. There are sections for both kids and teachers. 2. National Inventors Hall of Fame http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame/1_0_0_hall_of_fame.asp It is a whole site devoted to the men and women who have created inventions. There is a section to view all inventors who have been inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame. 3. Ben’s Guide to U.S Government http://bensguide.gpo.gov/k-2/index.html This site is devoted to Ben Franklin helping students understand the government. There are activities for every grade and even a section for parents to view. He even has a section on America’s ABC’s. This site would be a great addition to any social studies lesson. 4. Young Inventor History http://www.ideafinder.com/features/classact/young.htm This site is completely devoted to young individuals who have created an invention. It provides a timeline including each event. Towards the bottom of the page there is a booklist and some websites that students can explore. 5. By Kids for Kids http://www.bkfk.com/inventor/inventors.asp This page offers a complete a-z list of inventions that have been created overtime. It includes everything from the inventor of the band aid to the inventor of the Barbie Doll. Kids will really have fun exploring and reading about modern day inventors. 1. Who Was Thomas Alva Edison? Author: Margaret Frith This book is part of a collection. The cover shows Edison resembling a bobble head. It shares information in a way that young students will understand about the life and accomplishments of Edison. 2. Women Inventors Author: Jean F. Blashfield This book is all about the women inventors. Students can see that women also played an important part in creating many of the items we see today. 3. The Wright Brothers: How They Invented the Airplane Author: Russell Freedman A Newbery Honor, this book will allow students to view fun pictures of the famous Wright Brothers. 4. Famous Americans: 22 Short Plays for the Classroom Author: Liza Schafer This book offers students the chance to act out scenes from famous historical happenings. This is great to use while incorporating Reader’s Theatre into the classroom. 5. Now and Ben: The Modern Inventions of Ben Franklin Author: Gene Barrette This book talks about the modern inventions created by Ben Franklin. It is a picture book that students will be sure to enjoy.
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By Kids For Kids: [] This site has lists of inventors and you are able to click on the inventors name to get more information. It brings you to a site that has the inventor and their inventions. Inventive Genius: [] This site has a list 19 different inventors and their inventions from a resource class at Brisas Elementary. The site lets you click on each inventor to find out more information about their invention. American Inventors: [] This site gives a list of 12 different inventors and their inventions. It also has links to other websites that relates to each inventor/invention which I found very helpful because it links you to more websites about that certain inventor/invention. Famous Black Inventors: <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; text-align: left;">[] <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; text-align: left;">This site has a list of black inventors and their inventions. It gives a biography about each inventor and about their inventions and also at the end of the page they give you a couple of links that relate to that inventor. Famous Inventors Report: <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; text-align: left;">[] <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; text-align: left;">This site is a list of inventors from a 6th grade class at Harding Middle School. If you click on each inventor it comes up with a page about the inventor and invention and also some other links related to the inventor/invention.
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The **Wright** **brothers** : How They Invented the Airplane Russell Freedman This book follows the lives of the Wright brothers and describes how they developed the first airplane. It is also a Newberry Honor book with wonderful pictures. A Picture Book of **Thomas** Alva **Edison** David A. Adler ; illustrated by John & Alexandra Wallner. This book is an introduction to the genius with a curious mind who loved to experiment and who invented the phonograph, light bulb, movie camera, and numerous other items. The book captivates you with its pictures and would be very interesting to a young child. Charnan Simon This book relates the story of the founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company in Hershey, Pennsylvania, known for his hard work, perseverance, and charity on behalf of young people. This book is exciting because it talks about what every child loves, Chocolate! It’s very interesting and you can connect a lot of activities to this book. We'll race you, **Henry** : A Story about **Henry** **Ford** Barbara Mitchell ; illustrations by Kathy Haubrich This book is a brief biography of Henry Ford with emphasis on how he came to develop fast, sturdy, and reliable racing cars that eventually gave him the idea for his Model T. I think a lot of the boys will love this book because it talks about cars. Women **inventors** Jean F. Blashfield Each volume of this book presents brief accounts of five women and their inventions, including Sybilla Masters, Madam C. J. Walker, Mary Anderson, and Nancy Perkins. I really liked this book because it incorporates women into the scheme of inventions and not just men!
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 * Milton** **Hershey** : Chocolate King, Town Builder


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<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; text-align: left;">**<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Name: Ben’s Guide to U.S Government ** <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">[|**__http://bensguide.gpo.gov/benfranklin/__**] <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">[|**__http://americanhistory.si.edu/kids/index.cfm__**] <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">[|**__http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/aa/scientists__**] <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">[|**__http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids__**] <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">[|**__http://history1900s.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nps.gov%2Fedis%2Fvirtual%2520tour%2Flabmain.htm__**] <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">[|**__http://www.internet4classrooms.com/vft.htm__**]
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 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Summary: **// Ben’s Guide //<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> provides information and activities specifically tailored for educators, parents, and students in K-12. These resources can help teach about our government and how it works. They can also teach about the primary source materials on //GPO Access//, and how citizens can use //GPO Access// in carrying out their civic responsibilities. And, just as //GPO Access// provides locator services to U.S. Government sites, //Ben's Guide// provides a similar service to U.S. Government Web sites developed for kids.
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Name: National Museum of American History **
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 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Summary: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">The Web site offers virtual exhibitions, behind-the-scenes glimpses into collections and an overview of Museum programs and activities. Using the Web site, you can plan your visit to the Museum or go on a tour from your home. The Smithsonian’s History Explorer, the Museum’s new education Web site, offers free, standards-based, innovative resources for teaching and learning American history. They even have their own blog, “Oh Say Can You See,” where you can stay updated on what’s happening at the Museum.
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Name: America’s Story **
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 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Summary: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">This Web site is brought to you from the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., the largest library in the world and the nation's library. Here, you can discover the inventions of Thomas Edison; you will even be able to see his first motion picture!
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Name: Time for Kids **
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 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Summary: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">TIME for Kids (TFK) brings real news and enlightening information to young people so that they can develop a lifelong interest in, and a connection to, world events. TFK enables its readers to become literate, critical thinkers, and informed, responsible citizens.
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Name: National Park Service **
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 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Summary: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Want to learn more about Thomas Edison? Do you need to write a paper about Thomas Edison or one of his inventions? You've come to the right spot! Check out the information about Thomas Edison and his inventions below. Still can't find what you are looking for? You can contact a Park Ranger and ask them your question.
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Name: Internet4Classrooms (I4C) **
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Ashley Schonk Websites: 1. Inventors and Inventions <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; text-align: left;">http://www.teacheroz.com/inventors.htm <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; text-align: left;">This website has links to many different inventions and inventors' websites, depending on the time period, type, etc. A great resource for our unit group to use to find information about the inventors we choose. 2. DMOZ Open Directory Project <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; text-align: left;">http://www.dmoz.org/Kids_and_Teens/People_and_Society/Biography/Inventors/ <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; text-align: left;">This website also has links to websites about inventors that kids would be interested in or that they were learning about in class. 3. Kids Konnect <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; text-align: left;">http://www.kidskonnect.com/content/view/86/27/ <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; text-align: left;">This website has links but is more kid friendly than the other two sites. It has a little more graphics and color and provides links to games about inventors and patent information. 4. Cyberchase Inventors' Workshop <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; text-align: left;">http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/inventions/ <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; text-align: left;">Not only does this website have some great resources for teachers to use in their classroom, it also has an interactive game where kids can create and invent items we use everyday. 5. Enchanted Learning <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; text-align: left;">http://www.enchantedlearning.com/inventors/indexa.shtml <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; text-align: left;">This website has a lot of information about inventions and inventors categorized by location, type, name, and time period. Includes inventions from the pantyhose to the aqualung, and many more. Literature: 1. __The Picture History of Great Inventors__ by: Gillian Clements This book is full of colorful and interesting pictures all about inventors and their inventions. An easy to read format that changes on each page, keeping the reader intrigued. 2. __Girls Think of Everything: Stories of Ingenious Inventions by Women__ by: Catherine Thimmesh A great book to expose inventions that women made, since usually inventions are focused on the males who invented them. This book will help students open their eyes to the possibilities out there for everyone, as well as find out more about inventions they may not have thought about before. 3. __Great Inventors and Their Inventions: Gutenberg - Bell - Marconi - the Wright Brothers - Edison__ by: David Angus Many inventors our group is going to be focusing on are mentioned in this book. This would be a great way to introduce the unit for the week based on historical figures/inventors. 4. __Inventor McGregor__ by: Kathleen T. Pelley This book is a cute little story about "Mend-it McGregor", which would be a fun book to read aloud that the kids would enjoy. 5. __Great Inventors: A Crafty Inventions Book__ by: Gerry Bailey A very colorful and interesting book about famous inventors. Presents the information in a way that is appealing to children and will hopefully spark their interest in inventors.
 * __<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Literature List __**
 * __<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">http://www.barnesandnoble.com/index.asp __**
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Title: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">“Listen up! Alexander Graham Bell's Talking Box.”
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Author: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Monica Kulling.
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Summary: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">IT'S 1876 AND THE whole country is celebrating the 100th birthday of the United States. The biggest party is in Philadelphia at the World's Fair, where the latest and greatest inventions are on display for all to see. Alexander Graham Bell is headed to the fair to demonstrate his invention - a talking machine he calls the telephone. But will anyone come to see him at the world's most important science fair? And more importantly, will his machine work?
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Title: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">“Ben Franklin and the Magic Squares”
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Author: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Frank Murphy
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Publisher: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Random House Children’s Books
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Summary: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Shows how Benjamin Franklin, inventor, writer and scientist, created a puzzle called the magic square to keep from being bored while serving as clerk for the Pennsylvania Assembly. It includes step-by-step instructions for creating your own magic squares.
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Title: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">“Benjamin Franklin: A Man with Many Jobs.”
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Author: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Carol Greene
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Publisher: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Scholastic Library Publishing
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Summary: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> Young children can now enjoy a biography series written just for them. "Rookie Biographies" introduce the beginning reader to interesting people who helped shape history. With short, easy-to-understand text, historical photos, and eye-catching illustrations, these introductory biographies will motivate children into wanting to learn more about noted individuals.
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Title: “ **<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">A Picture Book of Thomas Alva Edison” <span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(102,102,102); font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Author: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">David A. Adler
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Publisher: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Holiday House
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Summary: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">This is a fun and easy-to-read book about Thomas Alva Edison and his many experiments and inventions. It's perfect for anyone who wants to learn about one of the greatest inventors of all time!
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Title: “ **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">My Brothers' Flying Machine : Wilbur, Orville and Me.”
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Author: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Jane Yolen
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Publisher: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Summary: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Provides a look at the lives of Orville and Wilbur Wright, as seen through the eyes of their younger sister, Katharine, who provided support and encouragement while they worked on their many inventions.
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Title: “ **<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">A Picture Book of Benjamin Franklin.” <span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(102,102,102); font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Author: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">David A. Adler.
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Publisher: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Holiday House,, Inc.
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Summary: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">This picture-book biography (Holiday House, 1990) by David Adler presents information about Benjamin Franklin's accomplishments as a printer, an inventor, and a statesman as well as his contributions to American history
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Name: Are We There Yet? **
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Website URL: http://shop.history.com/detail.php?a=75111 **
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Summary: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">ARE WE THERE YET? It takes to the road to trace the evolution of the family vacation. From "tin can tourists" in Model Ts to the rise of destinations like Disney World, we'll see how the travel landscape has been transformed--and how it has changed the very face of the nation. Get a hilarious "mule-cam" view of a ride into Grand Canyon in the 1950s and find out how a desire to live like Civil War soldiers spawned the first summer camp for kids. And criss-cross the country on a whirlwind visit to some of the most popular tourist attractions.
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Name: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> **“Inventors of the World: Benjamin Franklin.”**
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Summary: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> //Benjamin Franklin// explores the life and contributions of America’s first great inventor. Students will see that Franklin was a practical man who felt a great obligation to make the world a better place, inventing many useful things that helped improve people’s everyday lives, including the lightning rod, the ‘Franklin stove’ and bifocal lenses. Driven by his patriotism and supported by his skills as a diplomat, Benjamin Franklin also helped create what might be the greatest of all his inventions -- the United States of America! Through the use of dramatic re-creations, archival films, photographs and actual drawings and materials, students will experience the fascinating life and work of Benjamin Franklin.
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Name: “ ****<span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Thomas Edison and the Electric Light.” **
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Summary: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> Enter the laboratory of America's most celebrated inventor in this exciting chronicle of Thomas Edison's legendary career. Through a personalized storyline, learn about the numerous creations that emerged from Edison's lab at Menlo Park, and follow the inventor on his arduous quest to create a working electric lightbulb. Created by former Disney director Richard J. Rich, this award-winning program features stunning animation and original music.
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Name: “Alexander Graham Bell.” **
 * <span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Summary: **<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Learn how Alexander Graham Bell developed the first telephone in this engaging portrait of the famed inventor, featuring an inspiring storyline that accurately portrays the period in which Bell lived. Discover how Bell, along with his partner Thomas Watson, developed his landmark invention through work intended to create a device to amplify sound for the deaf. Created by former Disney director Richard J. Rich, this award-winning program features stunning animation and original music.

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