Are You Into Inventor Info?

Are You Into Inventor Info?
An Internet Hotlist on Inventors

created by Mrs. Lithgow and Mrs. Hodak
PBL Eastlawn Elementary School

Introduction | Informational | Interactive | Multimedia

Introduction
In addition to using books and magazines to find out about inventors and inventions, why not also use the power of the Internet? The links below will get you started.

The Internet Resources

Informational

African American Inventors - Scholastic Magazine presents interesting facts about ten African American inventors.
Famous Inventors and Inventions - This site includes information about ten inventors. Click on the photos.
Forgotten Inventors - Read about the people who invented everyday items.
Invention and Design - Students will find details about five important inventions. This site also includes information about the design process.
Inventions Change Our Lives - The World Almanac for Kids provides information on inventors and inventions.
National Inventors Hall of Fame - Students may search for information about inventors and inventions.

Interactive

Amazing Inventors and Inventions - This site was designed by students from Michigan. The quiz is loads of fun!
Eureka! - This site was created by students. They included a quiz and an interactive crossword puzzle.
Innovative Inventions - This site includes three interactive games.
Inventor of the Week - Students can read about hundreds of inventors and inventions in this site sponsored by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Click on the 'Games & Trivia' link on the right site of the screen.
Whatcha Makin' - This site was designed by five students from Michigan. Check out the interactive quiz.
Women Inventors - Here's a multiple choice quiz on women inventors.

Multimedia

Inventive Genius - This site was created by students from an Arizona elementary school. Be sure to check out the Powerpoint presentation.
Telephones Through the Years - Students will the enjoy this photo gallery.

Content by Mrs. Lithgow and Mrs. Hodak, glithgow@pbl.k12.il.us
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listinventormr3.html
Last revised Wed Sep 3 16:54:32 US/Pacific 2008