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Thomas Edison: The Inventor Who Changed History

Explore the life of Thomas Edison, a famous inventor born in 1847 in Ohio. Discover his groundbreaking inventions, including the electric light bulb, and learn how his work continues to impact our lives today.

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Thomas Edison: The Inventor Who Changed History

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  1. Thomas Edison: Inventor By Ms. Brandon July 2013

  2. Who is Thomas Edison? • Famous inventor • Born in Ohio in 1847 • Very curious • Loved to read and do science experiments • Home schooled

  3. Where Did He Live? • Menlo Park New Jersey • Built first research laboratory

  4. Why Is He Famous? • Most famous invention: electric light bulb

  5. Other Inventions Other inventions: • Telegraph machine • Phonograph • Movie camera • Type of copy machine

  6. Timeline of His Life • Born in 1847 • Invented phonograph in 1877 • Invented light bulb in 1879 • Died in 1931

  7. Reason for the Invention • Improved lighting • Able to work longer because of available light

  8. How did Invention Change Lives? • Light in homes after dark without candles • More efficient • Provides better light in workplace • Longer hours of work possible • Still important today

  9. Works Cited • Pebble-Go • World Book for Kids • Wikipedia for Images • ThomasEdison.com • Biography.com

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