Black history month printable reading comprehension passages. He was inducted in the national inventors hall of fame in 1990 for us patent 2,752,339 for preparation of cortisone. Woods 18561910 lewis latimer 18481928 garrett morgan 18771963 elijah mccoy 18441929 jan ernst matzeliger 18521889 george washington carver 18641943. Walker became the first female african american millionaire by inventing a line of cosmetics and hair products aimed at black consumers in the first decades of the 20th century. Smith in a book written especially for kids, kareem abduljabbar shares fascinating stories you probably dont know about 16 historical and contemporary african american inventors. Celebrate black history month with a packet of materials on african american inventors. Downing, an african american, designed a metal box with four legs which he patented on october he called his device a street letter box and it is the predecessor of todays mailbox. African american inventors and inventions education world. These innovators were never properly recognized for transforming the world we live in.
Discover famous african americans whose inventions have changed the worlds of medicine, technology, and transportation. With patents or without, black inventors reshaped american industry american slaves couldnt hold property, including patents on their own inventions. The african american inventors curriculum uses george washington. Black or afroamerican inventors patent and invention index inventor invention date patent page 4 of 10 hearness, r.
This list of african americans inventors and scientists documents many of the africanamericans who have invented a multitude of items or made discoveries in the course of their lives. The united states and canada observe black history month in february. Inventors study guide an invention is a new thing that someone has made. Lewis latimer 18481928 is arguably the most famous historic.
These biographies include information on the persons early life, what contributions they made to industry and interesting or unique facts about the person free rubric builder and assessment tools. African american inventors reading comprehension passages. There are many unsung african american heros and heroines in science and technology. The following three men are notable african american inventors of the 18th century. Students discover famous african americans whose inventions have changed the worlds of medicine, technology, and transportation. Daniel hale williams was an african american physician who made history by performing the first successful open heart surgery operation. List of africanamerican inventors and scientists wikipedia. Your job is to use the super 3 method to find out more about an inventor and create a poster that teaches us about your inventor. Dorticus, clatonia joaquin clatonia joaquin dorticus was an african american inventor who received many patents. H enry blair was the second african american to be issued a patent, in 1834. The computer was an invention when it was first made. She is the first african american woman to have earned a doctorate at the massachusetts institute of technology mit.
Norbert rillieux 18061894 born the son of a french planter and a slave in new orleans, rillieux was. Lost histories of african american inventors february 2, 2018 by monica m. Match the name of the inventor in the left column with their invention in the right column. Other inventors tried to copy mccoys oildripping cup.
African americans have made extraordinary contributions throughout history. Jun 20, 2019 the following three men are notable african american inventors of the 18th century. Walker pioneered the use of female sales agents, who traveled door to door across the u. Test your african american inventor aai knowledge with this short fun 5 question quiz. Dorticus, clatonia joaquin clatonia joaquin dorticus was an africanamerican inventor who received many patents. Africanamerican inventors i national geographic society. Have you thanked an inventor today mclaurin, patrice. See more ideas about african american inventors, african and african american history. Tell students that african americans invented many of the devices we use today and used in the past. This list of black and africanamerican inventors have certainly earned their place in history. There were many more african americans, men and women, enslaved and free, who designed, manufactured, and sold inventions. Phillip bell downing was an african american inventor best known for his patent on the modern day letter box.
Famous african american women in stem susie king taylor first african american female us army nurse and teacher born a slave in 1848, just 35 miles from savannah, ga, susie king taylor, was educated in secret by freed slaves and white tutors alike. Black inventors the complete list of genius black american african american inventors, scientists, and engineers with their revolutionary inventions that changed the world and impacted history. New things that are made or created are called inventions. Shirley ann jackson, freng born august 5, 1946 is an american physicist, and the eighteenth president of rensselaer polytechnic institute. List of known african american inventors 18451980 page 1 of 10 the following pages represent a unique and rare collection of african american inventors and their inventions dating from 18451980. It chronicles the school day of a little boy, highlighting different inventions that he uses throughout the day, all of which were invented by africanamericans.
Norbert rillieux 18061894 born the son of a french planter and a. An african american inventors curriculum introduction the african american inventors curriculum uses george washington carver, african american scientist, teacher, and inventor, as a role model for creative problemsolving, invention, creative thinking, and analysis. African american patent holders database adapted and verified from black history inventors patent holders list index by mary bellis by mrs. Masonmiddleton, black studies library the ohio state university libraries. He graduated at the top of his class from the university of tennessee. She is the inventor of the illusion transmitter improving television screen as well as a lead project manager for one of nasas most utilized technologies landsat satellite series, wh. The patent, which was issued in 1821, was for a drycleaning process. I realize there are schools that may not have the technology needed for the powerpoint presentation in their classrooms. Black or afro american inventors patent and invention index inventor invention date patent page 1 of 10 a abrams, w. African american women scientists and inventors, by otha richard sullivan boys and girls alike will gobble up this book on the african american women scientists and inventors. With only an elementary school education, black inventor and son of a slave, garrett morgan came up with several significant. Readers discover several inventors character traits, their inventions, and their lives. Hiding the truth of african american greatness is directly linked to the poor ranking that america has in global educational standing.
Therefore, the majority of african americans, who were enslaved, were not able to file for patents. This list originates almost entirely with some exceptions from the rare list compiled by mr. Two early african american scientists, namely mathematician and astronomer benjamin banneker and agricultural chemist george washington carver, have become legendary for their intellect and ingenuity. Use the buttons above to move through the super 3 research method. Feb 04, 2020 the light bulb itself was invented by thomas edison, but the innovation used to create longerlasting light bulbs with a carbon filament came from african american inventor lewis latimer.
An overall project outline with details of each step of the project point allotment for each stepa short list of african american inventors es. African american history is all the more remarkable considering the obstacles of oppression. But none of the other cups worked as well as his, so customers started asking for the real mccoy. List of known africanamerican inventors 18451980 page 1 of 10 the following pages represent a unique and rare collection of africanamerican inventors and their inventions dating from 18451980. Free, printable reading worksheets about famous african american inventors.
Think about what kind of obstacles they may have faced, both personally and professionally. Many of these inventions were fundamental in engineering, agricultural, and medicine. It chronicles the school day of a little boy, highlighting different inventions that he uses throughout the day, all of which were invented by african americans. While the commemorative month is a good time to celebrate the achievements and culture of the black community, this focus should not be limited to only one month. To extend our learning about these important inventors, we will conduct research about them. Inventors list group 1 for this inventoropen to this bookmark bessie blountthe lemelson mit prize program. Cars and plastics are inventions that everyone knows. Discuss the meanings of the words invention, inventor, and patent. The extraordinary journey of africanamerican inventors and scientists from the 19th and 20th centuries whose inventions and discoveries have. Wed like to introduce you to some people who truly made history.
With patents or without, black inventors reshaped american. Detachable car fender july 4, 1899 628,003 hilyer, a. African american inventor elijah mccoy elijah mccoy invented an oildripping cup for trains. Use this lesson plan with the famous african american inventors activity to teach students about african americans whose innovations directly impacted culture and society. Research each inventor on your list by finding the web site in the bookmarks. The az list of black inventors interesting engineering. The threelight traffic light, invented by garrett morgan in 1923. Black or afroamerican inventors patent and invention index.
As a child, he loved building things and did well at school. Have you thanked an inventor today mclaurin, patrice, wang. Black inventors the complete list of genius black american. Just in time for black history month, this multistep project allows students to learn more about an african american inventor. An overall project outline with details of each step of the project point allotment for each. If thats your case, just print this book instead and read it to. These have ranged from practical everyday devices to applications and scientific discoveries in diverse fields, including physics, biology, math, plus the medical, nuclear. To create a stronger america, we must refuse to hide the contributions of its founding citizens. There are 26 women featured in this book, which spans from some of the earliest inventions to modern times. Provide each student with a copy of the education world teaching master african american inventors and inventions and copies of printouts from index of african american inventors. Carver, africanamerican scientist, teacher, and inventor, as a role model for creative. How black inventors shaped us pin you can easily use my pr african american inventors for kids good for black history month or anytime. Valerie thomas is an africanamerican physicist and mathematician. Feb, 2017 these innovators were never properly recognized for transforming the world we live in.
Meet 14 inventors who changed history with their contributions to science, industry, business, agriculture, transportation, and communication. Daniel hale williams was born in 1856 in hollidaysburg, pennsylvania, the fifth of eight children. Mark dean 1957 dean coinvented the personal computer, dramatically changing the way people work. This resource african american inventors book is an alternative to my african american inventor powerpoint. Maddam cj walker elijah mccoy andrew beard john lee love 2. Black or afroamerican inventors patent and invention. Born free in maryland, banneker was largely selftaught. These have ranged from practical everyday devices to applications and scientific discoveries in diverse fields, including physics, biology, math, plus the medical, nuclear and space science.
Percy lavon julian 18991975 developed a method of synthesizing cortisonea drug used to reduce swelling and painfrom the soy plant, which made it much cheaper and widely available. This list of black inventors and scientists documents many of the african americans who have invented a multitude of items or made discoveries in the course of their lives. Their contributions are often unknown to most people, although their inventions are of great importance. Water evaporator attachment for hot air registers august 26, 1890 435,095. He constructed the first striking clock to be made in america, helped survey the. Check out how these black inventors defied racial stereotypes and paved the way for future inventors. These black inventors sites are intended for your use, enjoyment, and general historical reference. Lost histories of african american inventors lemelson.