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Thomas Edison’sBiography
Thomas EdisonBy Caitlin, Jack. W, Alex and Kate
Kate
Birth and Death
Birth:
February 11 1847,Milan,Ohio,United States.
Death:
October 19 1990,West Orange,New Jersey,United States,8 years old.
Early Life
Exploring the Town,Exploring the woods and watching the boats.
Children
He has six children and their names are: Theodore, Charles, Madeline, Thomas, William, Marion.
Marriage He married Mary Stilwell from 1871-1884.She was his first wife.
He married Mina Miller from 1886-1931.She was his second wife.
Highlights of Life
Inventing things like:Turn the page to see.
Thomas Edison’s Inventions
Light Bulb, Electricity, Phonograph, Movie Camera, Carbon, Microphone, Phonograph Cylinder, Inc Andes, Tattoo Maker, an electric car.
Other Interesting Facts
His middle name is Alva.
His dad’s name was Samuel Edison.
He failed 10000 times trying to invent the Light Bulb.
His Nick Name’s were:Wizard of Menlo Park and G-Unit.
He played basketball when he was a child
He played baseball when he was a child.
He invented the Light Bulb in 1809.
How has he changed your live?
Now that he has made the light bulb we can see what are doing instead of falling over.
Now that we have electricity we can use technology instead of reading books all the time.
Now that we have the movie camera we can video things and watch them after.
Thomas Edison Clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyso7_HetyM&safe=active
Created By...Caitlin, Jack.W, Alex and Kate.
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Thomas Edison Quiz
1.Name three inventions that he invented.
2.What was his middle name?
3.How many children did he have?
4.How many women did he marry?
5.When was his birthday?
6.When did he die?
7.When did he invent the Light Bulb?
8.How many times did he fail to invent the Light Bulb?
Answers
1.Electricity, Light Bulb, Microphone, Movie Camera, Phonograph, Electric Car.
2.Alva.
3.Six.
4.Two.
5.February 11.
6.October 19.
7.1809.
8.10000.