Inventing the Light Bulb
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Objective
I can compare and contrast different inventors' contributions to the development of the light bulb.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
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What problem with Thomas Edison's early light bulb did Lewis Latimer solve, and how did he solve it?
Explain the importance of patent drawings, as highlighted in the video, and how Lewis Latimer's skills in this area contributed to the success of other inventors like Alexander Graham Bell.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“What was Thomas Edison's initial contribution to the light bulb, and what was a significant problem with his early design? How did Lewis Latimer improve upon Thomas Edison's light bulb design, and what was the result of this improvement? ”
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