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Scientists and Inventors

Can you name some of the great American scientists and inventors?

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human face is made up of icons of science

The research and innovations made by scientists and inventors of the past have led to the amazing inventions all around you today. Study the slides below to review some important scientists and inventors you learned about in this course.

Benjamin franklin demonstrating the identity of lightning and electricity from which he invented the lightning rod

Benjamin Franklin researched electricity and the lightning rod. He also invented things like bifocals and the Franklin stove.

Cartoon caricature portrait of Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein developed the theory of relativity, and he is also famous for creating the equation E = mc2.

Barbara McClintock (1902-1992)

Barbara McClintock was a scientist who researched genetics and DNA.

Thomas A. Edison (1847-1931)

Thomas Edison invented the first incandescent light bulb and the phonograph.

Henry ford 1919

Henry Ford founded the Ford Company and created the first assembly line for making automobiles.

Alexander Graham Bell in color

Alexander Graham Bell invented the first telephone.