Famous Americans Scavenger Hunt

1. Famous AmericansScavenger Hunt Ashley Craig Fifth Grade Cliffside Elementary Student Worksheet Begin Scavenger Hunt

2. Elizabeth Cady Stanton • Go to: http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/aa/stanton • What did Elizabeth Cady Stanton do that makes her a famous American? • Name another female who Stanton worked with. • What did this other female in this picture do that makes her a famous American? “Elizabeth Cady Stanton, seated, and Susan B. Anthony, standing, three-quarter length portrait.” 1880-1902. Source: Library of Congress – American Memory

3. Elizabeth Cady Stanton had a daugher, Harriot in 1856. What did Harriot do to help with her mother’s work? Elizabeth Cady Stanton and her daughter, Harriot, 1856 Source: Library of Congress

4. Thomas Edison • Go to:http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/aa/edison • What was Edison’s favorite invention? • What do you think the motivation was behind Edison inventing more than 1,000 inventions? “Thomas A. Edison, head-and-shoulders portrait.” 1900-1920. Source: Library of Congress, American Memory

5. Go to:http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/aa/edison/fail_1 • Name a failed invention of Edison’s. • Why do you think he kept inventing even after failures? • Would you have been so dedicated? Thomas Alva Edison visiting Denver, Colorado – 1908 Source: Library of Congress, American Memory

6. Go to: http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgibin/page.cgi/aa/edison/phonograph_1 • What were the first words Edison recorded? • How much did the basic machine cost? Vachon, John. “Farmer examining phonograph.” September 1939. Source: Library of Congress, American Memory

7. Go to: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/mdbquery.html • Type “story of the phonograph” • Click on 1. The story of the phonograph [clipping]. • Click on “View this item”. • Scan page one to find answers to the questions on the next slide.

8. The Story of the Phonograph • When was the phonograph invented? • What is the phonograph as an invention compared to? (What other invention is the phonograph compared to?) • What do you think a patent is? • Who is the author?

9. Thomas Jefferson • Go to: http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/aa/jefferson • Why do you think Jefferson is said to be the primary author of the Declaration of Independence? • How many languages did Jefferson know? • Which two do you think he knew best? Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States.” 1828(?). Source: Library of Congress, American Memory

10. Go to: http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/aa/jefferson/library_1 • How many volumes did the British burn in the library? • What was Jefferson’s quote about books? “Washington, D.C., Library of Congress.” 1897-1910. Source: Library of Congress, American Memory

11. How many volumes did Jefferson sell? How much did he sell them for? • What did Jefferson’s collection include? • What is the main library named? “Reading Room in rotunda, Library of Congress.” 1901. Source: Library of Congress, American Memory

12. Harriet Tubman • Go to: http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/aa/tubman • Harriet Tubman became known as __________. • What was the Underground Railroad? • On the above web address - Click on “Freeing the Slaves”: What do you think Conductor of the Underground Railroad means? Portrait of Harriet Tubman Source: Library of Congress, American Memory

13. What does this picture say about Harriet Tubman?What were some of her other accomplishments? Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman Source: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Libraries – Documenting the South

14. George Washington Carver • Go to: http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/refpages/refarticle.aspx?refid=761574196 • Using Carver’s birth year and his graduation year, at what age did Carver graduate college? “Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. Dr. George Washington Carver.” March 1942. Source: Library of Congress, American Memory

15. Go to: http://www.nps.gov/gwca/expanded/peanut.htm • While Carver did not invent the peanut, he did invent many uses for the peanut. Scroll down to the list. • What is your favorite item made with peanuts? Source: Microsoft Clip Art Gallery

16. Go to:http://www.africana.com/Utilities/Content.html?&../cgi-bin/banner.pl?banner=Education&../Articles/tt_080.htm • What kind of struggles did Carver have to overcome when he first arrived at Tuskegee Institute? “Carnegie Library, Tuskegee Institute, Ala.” 1906. Tuskegee, Alabama. Tuskegee Institute. Images Source: Library of Congress American Memory

17. Famous Americans Scavenger Hunt - Student Worksheet • What did Elizabeth Cady Stanton do that makes her a famous American? • Name another lady who Stanton worked with. • What was Edison’s favorite invention? • What do you think the motivation was behind Edison inventing more than 1,000 inventions? • Name a failed invention of Edison’s. • Why do you think he kept inventing even after failures? • Would you have been so dedicated? • What were the first words Edison recorded? • How much did the basic machine cost? • When was the phonograph invented? • What is the phonograph as an invention compared to? (What other invention is the phonograph compared to?) • What do you think a patent is? • Who is the author? • Why do you think Jefferson is said to be the primary author of the Declaration of Independence? • How many languages did Jefferson know? • Which two do you think he knew best? • How many volumes did the British burn in the library? • What was Jefferson’s quote about books? • How many volumes did Jefferson sell? How much did he sell them for? • What did Jefferson’s collection include? • What is the main library named? • Using Carver’s birth year and his graduation year, at what age did Carver graduate college? • What is your favorite item made with peanuts? • What kind of struggles did Carver have to overcome when he first arrived at Tuskegee Institute? • Harriet Tubman became known as ___________________________. • What was the Underground Railroad? • What do you think Conductor of the Underground Railroad means?