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Following the reading, students will answer a few questions to help comprehension. Grade Levels: 2nd and 3rd Grade, 4th and 5th Grade, Grades K-12. CCSS Code (s): RI.3.1, RI.4.1. Free, printable reading worksheets about famous African American inventors. Click here to view and print!
African American Inventors Matching Worksheet. Match the name of the inventor in the left column with their invention in the right column! Granville T. Woods (1856–1910) Lewis Latimer (1848–1928) Garrett Morgan (1877–1963) Elijah McCoy (1844–1929) Jan Ernst Matzeliger (1852–1889) George Washington Carver (1864–1943) Sarah Breedlove ...
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Scientists, engineers, and inventors find the solutions to the world's problems. Learn about the work that these Black scientists and inventors have accomplished that make our lives better.
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African American Inventors Matching Worksheet Solutions . Inventor Invention Granville T. Woods (1856 –1910) Telegraphony – a combination of a telephone and a telegraph Lewis Latimer (1848 –1928) Electric filament manufacturing techniques Garrett Morgan (1877 –1963) Traffic signal
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Helping your students see the possibilities of careers in STEM fields means providing them with diverse role models. Black History Month provides teachers with an opportunity to feature the stories and voices of black scientists, engineers and mathematicians in the context of their science instruction. We have made a list of some of the top Black s...
1860s – January 5, 1943 Field: Botanist, Inventor and Teacher Known for: Born into slavery, George Washington Carver became a foremost botanist, inventor and teacher. He invented over 300 uses for the peanut and developed methods to prevent soil depletion. He was made a member British Royal Society of Arts — a rare honor for an American – and advis...
1899–1975 Field: Civil Rights Activist, Medical Professional, Scientist, Chemist, Academic Known for: Percy Julian was a research chemist and pioneer in the chemical synthesis of medicinal drugs from plants, such as cortisone, steroids and birth control pills. He was inducted into the National Academy of the Sciences, National Inventors Hall of Fam...
October 17, 1956 -- Field: Engineer, Physician and NASA astronaut Known for: American engineer, physician and NASA astronaut, Mae Carol Jemison became the first African American woman to travel in space when she went into orbit aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour on September 12, 1992. Resource: The Secret Life of Scientists & Engineers | Mae Jemiso...
August 26, 1918 – Field: Mathematician Known for: Katherine Johnson is best known for her major contributions to the United States' aeronautics and space programs with the early application of digital electronic computers. Her work was recently recognized and featured in the movie Hidden Figures. Resource: Katherine Johnson | NASA Computer | Video ...
1930 -- Field: Mathematician Known for:Born and raised in Virginia, Gladys West leveraged her mathematical and programming expertise to invent an accurate model of the Earth which was used as the foundation for the creation of the Global Positioning System (GPS). She was the second black woman ever to be employed by the Naval Surface Warfare Center...
1921–2003 Field: Chemist, Researcher and Activist Known for: Marie Daly was the first African-American woman to receive a Ph.D. in chemistry in the United States. She worked closely with scientist Dr. Quentin B. Deming and their work opened up a new understanding of how foods and diet can affect the health of the heart and the circulatory system. R...
September 15, 1852 – October 28, 1918 Field: physicist and educator Known for: The first African-American to earn a Ph.D. from any American university and the sixth person of any race to receive a Ph.D. in physics from an American university. He taught science at the Institute for Colored Youth for 26 years. Resource: Historical Detective: Edward A...
April 23, 1933 – June 25, 2011 Field: computer scientist, mathematician, and rocket scientist Known for: Annie Easley worked at NASA as a “human computer,” performing complex mathematical calculations. She evolved with the technology -- becoming an adept computer programmer and helped develop and implement code for numerous projects. Resource: Biog...
March 21, 1911 – August 20, 1992 Field: polymer chemists, scientist and inventor Known for: Walter Hawkins is best known for inventing a plastic coating for telephone wires that made universal service possible. He is a recipient of the National Medal of Technology and an inductee of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Resource: Biography: W. Linco...
African American Inventors Engage students in celebrating Black History Month by having your young historians read up on important African-American inventors! Students will use this worksheet to learn about six notable figures: Thomas Jennings, Sarah E. Goode, George Washington Carver, Frederick McKinley Jones, Otis Boykin, and Charles R. Drew.
Objective. This two-part lesson will introduce students to the lives of black inventors with the aid of media, primary sources, and government documents. The first part invites students to research the lives of notable African American inventors and analyze some of their patents. In the second part, students can create their own invention.
