Thomas Edison 4.7C

Who is returning to anchor the panel of judges on Eureka! Student Inventor?

The producers were concerned about not having a big name like Thomas Edison on the show because:

• They believed it would affect the show's credibility.

• They thought it would increase production costs.

• They were worried about scheduling conflicts.

• They felt it would limit creative freedom.

How many inventions did Thomas Edison patent in the United States?

• 1,093

• 500

• 750

• 1,200

When and where was Thomas Edison born?

• February 11, 1847, in Milan, Ohio, USA

• April 15, 1850, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA

• January 1, 1845, in New York City, New York, USA

• March 3, 1848, in Chicago, Illinois, USA

What was Thomas Edison's first job?

• Telegraph operator

• Newspaper seller

• Inventor

• Electrician

What did Thomas Edison do in his free time?

• Read books

• Invent new gadgets

• Play the piano

• Go fishing

What did Edison invent in his laboratory at Menlo Park?

• Light bulb

• Telephone

• Radio

• Television

How many inventions had Edison patented in the United States by the time he died?

• 1,093

• 1,500

• 1,200

• 1,000

Where did Edison open his laboratory?

• Menlo Park

• Palo Alto

• Silicon Valley

• Redwood City

Technology is a set of tools invented to make life easier. Talk about one type of technology that would be difficult to live without and explain why it is important.