💡 Inventors & Explorers 2: Thomas Edison

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💡 Thomas Edison

Thomas Edison was an inventor.

In 1879 he made a light bulb that could glow for a long time.

He also invented a machine that could record sound.

1.What did he make that glows?

2.Why do we remember Thomas Edison?

Draw what they did

If I could invent something, it would be

Answer key: a light bulb

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Free famous inventors for kids printable for K & Grade 1 (Thomas Edison): read a short true story about Thomas Edison, answer a question. Skill: Understands contributions of people in history (first-grade readiness). Level: Kindergarten & Grade 1 — also great for Reception / EYFS (UK) and Foundation (Australia).

For teachers: skills & standards

CCSS RI.1.1: Ask and answer questions about key details in an informational text
Works as a morning-work page, a centre/station activity, homework or an early-finisher task.

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