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Inventors and Inventions: Scavenger Hunt

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

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invention Wikipedia

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? ____________________

http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/aa/scientists/edison What was his favorite invention?

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http://www.cbc.ca/kids/general/the-lab/history-of-invention/timeline.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://web.mit.edu/invent/h-chapters/h-five.html The Invention Dimension

What are three of the nine questions you might ask yourself to determine whether your invention

is worth patenting?

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5. http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-tallest-buildings-in-the-united-states

What are the three tallest buildings in the United States?

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http://www.150.si.edu/150trav/remember/r822.htm The Smithsonian Inventors and Innovations

What was the name of the gentleman who invented the sewing machine?

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What industry did his machine help start?

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http://www.fi.edu/franklin/inventor/inventor.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?

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http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/telephone/sfeature/index.html The American Experience: Forgotten Inventors

Why did Levi Strauss "invent" blue jeans?

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