Reader Recommendations: Inventing
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June 24, 2008 -- From Brian, a reader, from Pittsburgh, PA, who is affiliated with the site.
This site celebrates the rich legacy of African-American inventors, with biographies and images provided for each entry. Many of these black innovators did not receive the recognition enjoyed by their white counterparts. Famous Black Inventors is an ideal site for students and teachers to learn about inventions by people of color in the United States.
May 15, 2006 -- From Aaron, a reader, from Spokane Valley, Wa., who is affiliated with the site.
This is an array of short biographies of famous inventors and their inventions.
May 5, 2006 -- From Scott Mills, a teacher from San Francisco, CA who is affiliated with the site
The history of everything from the invention of bullet-proof vests to frisbees can be found on the site. This is one of the most interesting sites on the Web for kids.
July 31, 2000 -- From Dave, a reader from Akron, Ohio who is affiliated with the site
National Inventors Hall of Fame in Akron, Ohio is more than a hall of fame for the world's most important inventors. The Hall of Fame also operates a great summer camp program for kids called Camp Invention. This camp presently operates in over 30 States and 360 school districts. The camp is for students in grades 2 through 6 and offers a variety of fun and educational activities that bring out the creative and inventive juices in everybody. Check the National Inventors Hall of Fame site for Camp Invention, and other programs.
April 27, 2000 -- From Ed, 14 years old from Washington DC who is not affiliated with the site
This is a good research site.
January 25, 2000 -- From Steven Grotsky, 15 years old from Virginia, United States who is affiliated with the site
This is an interactive educational website showing the progression of communication from the prehistoric to the present. Family safe. Interesting and novel sections on inventors, inventors, videos, foreign language samples and many resources for the student and educator alike. There is a quiz, survey, message board and a guestbook.
November 12, 1999 -- From Steve Restelli, a reader from Barre, Vermont who is affiliated with the site
Come and view the photographs that belonged to the "Father of Modern Television". You will see the first television screen images of baseball, football and Mickey Mouse!
October 19, 1999 -- From Margaret M. Parr, a parent from Arlington, VA who is affiliated with the site
These new Patent and Trademark Office Kids' Pages are rich with fun materials to encourage kids to be creative. We have games, puzzles and contests for kids of all ages and educational materials for kids, parents and teachers about patents, trademarks and copyrights. We have lots of stories about inventors and inventions and a calendar showing an interesting patent, trademark or copyright which was granted or registered each day of the year. Check out our Halloween pages -"The Little Shoppe of Patent and Trademark Horrors!
October 10, 1999 -- a teacher from Saipan, Commonwealth of The Northern Marianas Islands who is not affiliated with the site
Site describes how different inventions work. You get detailed but, understandable information about every day inventions and their technology .
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