Scientists and Inventors

__________________ studied space and correctly predicted a solar eclipse.

• Benjamin Banneker

• Benjamin Franklin

• Maddie Knight

• Carlos Finlay

Margaret Knight was only ___________ years old when she started inventing things.

• 18

• 12

• 9

• 7

________________ is responsible for inventing a new way to care for African American women’s hair.

• Benjamin Franklin

• Maddie Knight

• Madame C.J. Walker

• Thomas Edison

Which of the following people might you think of when you think of when you eat a peanut butter sandwich?

• George Washington Carver

• Madame C.J. Walker

• Wright Brothers

• Thomas Edison

Who can we thank for the way we communicate with people today?

• Alexandar Graham Bell

• Carlos Finaly

• Thomas Edison

• Benjamin Washington Carver

Which of the following people is responsible for changing the way we travel? They invented the first airplane.

• Maddie Knight

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Edison

• Wright Brothers

Benjamin Franklin invented ____________________ , which are responsible for helping people see.

• Bifocals

• Contacts

• Banks

• Cups

______________________ is best known for inventing the light bulb and film projector.

• Thomas Edison

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington Carver

• Maddie Knight

___________________ proved that yellow fever was carried by mosquitos.

• Madame C.J. Walker

• Benjamin Franklin

• Wright Brothers

• Carlos Finlay

What invention has helped make your life easier?