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George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver. The “Peanut Man”. Early Beginnings. Born around 1864 Born near Diamond, Missouri Kidnapped by Confederate Raiders as a baby Both parents died Adopted by Moses and Susan Carver Earned nickname “Plant Doctor". Education. Moved to Kansas at age 12 to attend school

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George Washington Carver

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  1. George Washington Carver The “Peanut Man”

  2. Early Beginnings • Born around 1864 • Born near Diamond, Missouri • Kidnapped by Confederate Raiders as a baby • Both parents died • Adopted by Moses and Susan Carver • Earned nickname “Plant Doctor"

  3. Education • Moved to Kansas at age 12 to attend school • Attended Minneapolis High School • At age 30, he was accepted into college • Iowa Agricultural College • Graduated with: • Bachelor of Science Degree in 1894 • Masters Degree in 1897

  4. A Wonderful Teacher • Became first black faculty member of Iowa College • Taught classes about soil conservation • In 1879, moved to Tuskegee Institute • Director of Agriculture

  5. A Brilliant Man • Developed crop rotation method • Invented over 325 products from peanuts • Invented more than 100 products from sweet potatoes • Invented over 75 products from pecans

  6. Inventions • The following slides are all products invented by George Washington Carver • How many of these items do you use on a regular basis?

  7. Invention One • Crayons

  8. Invention Two • Shampoo

  9. Invention Three • Mayonnaise

  10. Invention Four • Paper

  11. Invention Five • Paints

  12. Invention Six • Flour

  13. Invention Seven • Laundry Soap

  14. Invention Eight • Salted Peanuts

  15. Invention Nine • Newspaper Print

  16. Invention Ten • After Dinner Mints

  17. Resources • http://www.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/gwc/resources/furtherresearch.html • http://www.nps.gov/archive/gwca/expanded/gwc.htm • http://www.invent.org/hall_of_fame/30.html

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