Vocabulary Builder Course 7

Lesson 25:

Introduction
The lesson describes static electricity. Students will visit the National Park Service’s Edison National Historic Site.

Destination Title: Edison National Historic Site

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Directions

Scroll down until you have read all three questions at the bottom of your screen.
Then, from the Edifun page, click on the Grade 4 Explore Now link in the middle of the page.
To answer the questions, click on the “Don’t believe everything you read in a textbook!” link. Skim the questions and answers until you find the information you need.
To find out more about Thomas Alva Edison and his inventions, follow the links to a timeline of his life and a brief biography.


1.		Edison’s hearing debilitated throughout his life. What caused his hearing loss?



2.		Edison enjoyed making up stories to tell reporters. What are some of the risible stories he told?



3.		Edison has been accused of stealing the electric light bulb from Lewis H. Latimer. Was there a vendetta between the two inventors?