What is it?

Focusing on Details: Compare and Contrast

All documents and text associated with this activity are printed below, followed by a worksheet for student responses.

Introduction

Look at the documents very carefully and try to figure out what each one is, what each one was used for and why it was important at the time. Think about whether or not each object is still present in today's world.

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Worksheet

What is it?

Focusing on Details: Compare and Contrast

Examine the documents included in this activity and write your response in the space provided.

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Drawing for an Electric Lamp

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Drawing for a Phonograph

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Drawing for a Kinetographic Camera

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Conclusion

What is it?

Focusing on Details: Compare and Contrast

Drawing 1: Light bulb
Drawing 2: Phonograph (also known as a music player)
Drawing 3: Kinetographic Camera (also known as a video camera)

Thomas Edison was an American inventor. Some of his inventions were the light bulb, phonograph and kinetographic camera. Can you imagine what your life would be like today without the light bulb, music players or video cameras? In what ways do you think Thomas Edison influenced society during his time period? Do you think he has had an impact on today's society as well?