1. Thomas Edison was born in 1847 and died in 1931. He was a famous inventor. Thomas Edison

3. Thomas Edison invented over 1,300 different things. The most important thing that he invented was the practical light bulb! Using the technology available in the classroom can you find other inventions of Thomas Edison? Thomas Edison

4. The light bulb changed people’s lives forever! Light bulbs were put in buildings, houses, and even trains! People could now work at night and in the dark. How does this help the amount that people can get done? Thomas Edison

7. Where do we see light bulbs today? Thomas Edison

8. Did you get these? Buildings Houses Planes Cars ALMOST EVERYWHERE! Thomas Edison

9. Alexander Graham Bell lived between the years 1847 - 1922. He became famous because he invented the telephone! Alexander Graham Bell

11. Before the telephone, people had a hard time communicating. People would have to communicate through telegraph, mail, or by traveling somewhere in person. Think about Paul Revere - What would Paul do today? http://safeshare.tv/w/ZyIaPnjQfA Alexander Graham Bell

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14. Where do you see telephones today? Alexander Graham Bell

15. How did Alexander Graham Bell change the way we communicate? Alexander Graham Bell

16. What inventions could be invented today to make your life easier or better? Inventions