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Inventors and Inventions: Scavenger Hunt 1

DIRECTIONS: Read each question below. Each question includes a link to a Web site where you can find its answer. (You might need to surf the site a bit to find the answer.) Write the answer on the line.

http://www.bergen.org/ECEMS/class/welcome.html Academy for the Advancement of Science and Technology
What does the site above say an "invention" is? Write your answer as a complete sentence that begins

"An invention is ______________________________________________________

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http://www.nps.gov/edis/home.htm Edison National Historic Site

How many patents were granted to inventor Thomas Edison? ____________________

What was his favorite invention? __________________________________________
(Hint: If you have trouble finding the answer, you might look on the Frequently Asked Questions page. Remember -- Frequently Asked Questions is often abbreviated as FAQs.)
http://www.cbc4kids.ca/general/the-lab/history-of-invention/flight.html The History of Invention

How long did the first powered flight last? ______________________________________

When and where did it take place? ___________________________________________

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http://www.invent.org/book/book-index.html National Inventors Hall of Fame

Who invented the plow? ____________________________________________
http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/index.html The History Channel
What are the three tallest buildings in the United States?

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http://www.si.edu/resource/faq/nmah/invent.htm The Smithsonian Inventors and Innovations
What was the name of a one-time actor who invented the sewing machine?

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What industry did his machine help start? __________________________________
http://sln.fi.edu/franklin/rotten.html Benjamin Franklin: Glimpses of the Man
Which one of Ben Franklin's inventions helped protect people, buildings, and ships from

lightning? __________________________________________________

Which of his inventions helped people measure distance? _______________________
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/amex/technology/forgotteninv.html The American Experience: Forgotten Inventors
Why did Levi Strauss "invent" blue jeans? ____________________________________

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