Inventors and Their Impact on Communities

Mrs. Williams introduces third-grade students to the concept of inventors and their impact on communities. The lesson includes a reading of 'Have You Thanked an Inventor Today?' by Patrice McLaren, highlighting various inventors and their contributions. The discussion covers inventors like Benjamin Banneker, Pierre Charles L'Enfant, and Benjamin Franklin, emphasizing their roles in shaping society. The lesson concludes with a review of key points and encourages students to think about the importance of inventions in their daily lives.

What is the main focus of today's social studies lesson?

• The history of the United States

• The impact of inventors on communities

• The geography of Europe

• The life of ancient civilizations

Who invented the first clock in the United States?

• Thomas Edison

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Benjamin Banneker

Which inventor is credited with improving the refrigerator?

• Frederick Jones

• George Washington Carver

• Garrett Morgan

• John Standard

What did Garrett Morgan invent that helps keep our streets safe?

• The telephone

• The airplane

• The light bulb

• The traffic light

Which invention is attributed to John Love?

• The pencil sharpener

• The washing machine

• The typewriter

• The sewing machine

What was Benjamin Banneker known for besides inventing the clock?

• Creating the first computer

• Inventing the telephone

• Surveying land for Washington D.C.

• Writing novels

Pierre Charles L'Enfant was an architect who helped design which city?

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• New York City

• Washington D.C.

What was one of Benjamin Franklin's contributions to the United States?

• He was the first President

• He invented the airplane

• He helped write the Declaration of Independence

• He discovered penicillin

Why are most inventions created according to the lesson?

• To compete with other countries

• To make inventors famous

• To fulfill a need in the community

• To entertain people

What should students do as they reflect on the lesson about inventors?

• Think about what they would like to invent

• Create a new language

• Forget about the inventors

• Write a book about inventors