1. By: Neal Modi

2. Born: February 11 th, 1847, In Milan, Ohio Parents Wives: Mary Stilwell and later Mina Miller Was one of 7 other siblings Little formal education Two Jobs Death: October 18 th, 1931

3. World record of patents Mostly known for is the light bulb. Most of his inventions are still in use today. Contribution: Light Bulb; None of his inventions failed.

4. Only invented useful items He never gave up Achieved many things He also always thought positive.

5. Phobia of the dark and spiders 1,093 patents in lifetime Loss of some hearing Had many titles Producing the light bulb. “It’s very beautiful over there.”

6. Slide 1 Pictures: Bottom Left: http://www.nndb.com/people/333/000022267/edison-in-lab.jpg Top Right: http://jeffrutherford.com/wp-content//thomas_edison2.jpg Slide 2 Picture: http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~orangebrew/websitetesting _i000043.jpg Slide 3 Picture: http://cache2.allpostersimages.com/p/LRG/27/2777/WFUTD00Z/posters/in ventor-thomas-edison-in-his-laboratory.jpg Slide 4 Picture: http://inventionideasblog.com/wp- content/uploads/2010/07/edison.jpg Slide 5 Picture: http://www.calendarlive.com/media/photo/2006- 05/23508885.jpg