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Teacher's Guide for COBBLESTONE ® Inventions of the 1800s

January 2005

Teacher's Guide prepared by: Mary Shea, Ph.D. Dr. Shea teaches graduate literacy courses and directs the Graduate Literacy Program at Canisius College in Buffalo, NY.

Summary Organizer for Awesome Inventions That Changed our Lives
(teacher's modeling transparency)
Need or ProblemInventionInventorHow Invention Changed our Lives
Waking up on time in the morning1876 Alarm clockSeth ThomasWe can be confident that we'll be awakened in time to get ready for our day or any planned activity.
Efficient, safe, and convenient light source1879 Electric light bulbThomas EdisonWe can light large and small spaces quickly, safely, and efficiently as well as control the brightness of the light.
Light bulbs burned out quickly1881 Light bulb filament that lengthened the 'life' of the bulbLewis Howard LatimerLight bulbs lasted longer, making them more affordable.
Softer paper for bathroom purposes1857 Toilet paperJoseph GayettyWe have soft paper that is sanitary and easily flushed away.
More efficient way to harvest grain1831 Horse-drawn reaperCyrus Hall McCormickFarmers could harvest acres of grain more quickly with less man-power.
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