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WorksheetsThe Boy Who Invented Television
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 7mins
Who is this biography about?
Philo Farnsworth
Alexander Bell
American TV
What events on pg. 70 were important in leading Philo to become the inventor of television?
p. 71 Why didn't Philo like school?
He thought it was boring
He was teased by bullies
It was too hard for him
p. 71 What di Philo od in his spare time?
Raising lambs and selling them
practicing his violin
feeding the pigs
p.72 What important event happened to Philo when he turned eleven?
He found he had a talent for singing
He learned how to ride a bike
His family moved from Utah to an Idaho farm with electricity
p. 72 What fun surprise did Philo find in the attic?
A secret door that lead to the other side of the attic
Old science magazines
An old radio he was excited to take apart
P. 72 Why were the magazines important?
It's the first time Philo saw the word television
He learned about generators and how they work
He loved the pictures, they gave him ideas
What events on pg. 74 show Philo's progress toward inventing the television? Check all that apply.
He learned how to fix a generator
He invented machines to help with chores
He continued to read and investigate television
