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Thomas Edison

Added: 24 Apr 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Experiment / Guide/notes

Biographical notes about Thomas Edison and his inventions. Covers his early life, his business acumen and his invention of the light bulb.

How it maps to the curriculum

5-6
SESE History

Strand: Continuity & Change Over Time

Strand unit: Energy and Power

Suggestions for use: The Make a Light Bulb page could be used in SESE Science while the biographical notes are good teacher background information. Might also be used for project work on Edison.

5-6
SESE Science

Strand: Energy & Forces

Strand unit: Sound

Suggestions for use: The Make a Light Bulb page could be used in SESE Science while the biographical notes are good teacher background information. Might also be used for project work on Edison.

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